Canada’s Air Transat announced Thursday that it will offer non-stop flights between Montreal and Marrakech starting next June, making it the only airline in North America to offer non-stop flights to the Moroccan city.
The new route will operate twice weekly in summer (June-October) and once weekly in winter (November-April) on Airbus A321LR aircraft.
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This will be the company’s first destination on the African continent, reflecting its strategic shift.
“We are delighted to make this announcement today, as it marks a milestone in the evolution of our company,” says Annick Guérard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transat. “With the addition of Marrakech to our portfolio of transatlantic destinations, the first in Africa, we are consolidating the diversification of our network. This exclusive, year-round service will meet the growing demand, generated by the significant presence of the Moroccan community in Montreal and the undeniable tourist appeal of Marrakech.”
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