Royal Air Maroc has launched a twice-weekly direct service between Brussels Airport and Tetouan-Sania R’mel Airport in northern Morocco, with the inaugural flight departing on March 27.
The route operates on Mondays and Fridays and aims to improve access to northern Morocco while supporting tourism and economic activity in the region. The flight is operated using the Embraer E190 regional jet.
The Brussels service is one of six direct European destinations served from RAM’s new operational base at Tetouan Sania R’mel Airport, alongside Barcelona, London Gatwick, Madrid, Paris, and Malaga, all launched on March 27.
The new service adds to Royal Air Maroc’s existing routes from Brussels to Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Nador, and Tangier.
The inaugural flight, operating under flight numbers AT1630/AT1631, was marked by a celebration at Brussels Airport. Tetouan’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed medina has long attracted tourists, but the city had no direct air link with Europe until now.
Ahead of the launch, Royal Air Maroc ran a one-month promotional campaign in Brussels, including advertising in metro stations near Moroccan communities, visuals on trams, and radio spots.
Mohamed Ameur, Morocco’s ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg, said the new route was “more than just a flight,” adding that it strengthens ties between the two countries and their people.