Royal Air Maroc and Mauritania Airlines Sign Strategic Partnership for Casablanca–Nouakchott Route

Casablanca, April 4, 2025 – Royal Air Maroc and Mauritania Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a free-flow codeshare agreement to jointly develop the direct route between Casablanca and Nouakchott, aiming to deliver a smoother and more comfortable travel experience to passengers of both carriers.

“This strategic partnership is the first of its kind between Royal Air Maroc and Mauritania Airlines,” said Mr. Hamid Addou, Chairman and CEO of Royal Air Maroc. “It will allow us to offer an enhanced travel experience, expand the network of both airlines, and strengthen our African footprint. It also reflects our shared commitment to promoting economic and human exchanges between Morocco and Mauritania.”

Mr. Ahmed Salem Mohamed Vall Ammi, CEO of Mauritania Airlines, emphasized the importance of this cooperation:
“We are proud to take a major step forward in our collaboration with our sister company Royal Air Maroc. This codeshare agreement strengthens travel opportunities between the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and the Kingdom of Morocco. It offers our passengers easier access to a wider range of destinations with greater flexibility and a unified travel experience.”

More Flights, More Connections

Under this agreement, both airlines will increase their weekly frequencies on the Casablanca–Nouakchott route.

• Royal Air Maroc will expand from 7 to 9 direct flights per week.
• Mauritania Airlines will also raise its frequencies from 6 to 9 weekly flights, adding three additional connections.

In addition, four new routes will be included in the codeshare partnership to enhance regional and international connectivity. Mauritania Airlines passengers will be able to connect via Royal Air Maroc’s hub in Casablanca to Madrid, Paris, Dubai, and Luanda.

A Broader Strategic Cooperation

Beyond flight operations, the partnership will encompass several key areas of collaboration:

• Aircraft maintenance
• Ground handling
• Technical and managerial training
• Digital transformation
• Human resources and organizational development

Through this wide-ranging agreement, both national carriers reaffirm their ambition to connect Africa more effectively by facilitating South-South cooperation and providing new international travel opportunities.

This strategic alliance stands as a new milestone in regional integration and confirms the two airlines’ vision of building a modern, reliable, and customer-focused air transport ecosystem.

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📌 Source: Royal Air Maroc official press release – April 4, 2025