Royal Air Maroc is seeking to launch direct flights to Libya as part of a major expansion of its international network starting in 2026, in a move that could restore an important air link for Libyan travellers, according to Morocco’s H News.
According to announcements by the Moroccan national carrier, Tripoli is among several new destinations planned from Casablanca from April 2026. The proposed route would mark the return of direct commercial flights between Libya and Morocco, offering Libyan passengers wider access to Africa, Europe and the Americas through Casablanca’s hub.
For Libya, the move is significant amid the continued European ban on Libyan aviation. Since 2014, Libyan airlines have been barred from European airspace due to safety concerns, forcing travellers to rely on indirect routes through neighbouring countries. As a result, foreign carriers operating flights to and from Libya have become a vital alternative for business travel, medical trips and the Libyan diaspora.
Royal Air Maroc’s plan comes as Libya continues efforts to rehabilitate its aviation sector and modernise airport infrastructure, particularly at Tripoli’s Mitiga airport. However, the European Union has yet to lift its restrictions, despite repeated Libyan assurances of improved security and technical standards.
The Moroccan airline’s wider expansion includes new routes to Africa, the Middle East and Europe, supported by the acquisition of long-haul aircraft. Within this framework, Tripoli is viewed as a strategic destination, reflecting Morocco’s intention to strengthen air connectivity with North Africa.
If implemented as scheduled, the Casablanca–Tripoli route would ease travel for Libyans and enhance regional mobility. It would also underline Libya’s continued reliance on foreign carriers while efforts to end the European aviation ban remain unresolved.
