Morocco’s national carrier, Royal Air Maroc Cargo has been named “Airline of the Year – Africa at the 2026 World Air Cargo Awards, a distinction that underscores the company’s ongoing momentum and confirms its position among the leading air cargo players on the continent.”
According to Royal Air Maroc Cargo, “beyond the trophy itself, this recognition sends an important signal for the African cargo industry. It highlights a development model built on operational performance, connectivity, service reliability and the ability to support trade flows between Africa and global markets.”
Royal Air Maroc Cargo noted that “this distinction showcases the growing strength of Casablanca as a robust African hub, at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. It also reflects a clear ambition: to better connect African economies with the rest of the world and to give greater visibility to the know-how, export industries and value chains emerging across the continent.”
Additionally, “as Morocco’s national carrier, Royal Air Maroc Cargo plays an active role in supporting local economic performance, working alongside strategic sectors such as aerospace, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, textiles and craftsmanship. By facilitating their access to international markets, the airline contributes directly to their growth and global reach.”
Royal Air Maroc Cargo stated that “this recognition comes at a pivotal moment in Royal Air Maroc’s development, marked by the launch of the new direct Casablanca-Los Angeles route on 7 June 2026. This direct service between Casablanca and Los Angeles illustrates the growing international reach of the Moroccan hub and its ability to create new bridges between Africa and major global economic centers.”
For Royal Air Maroc Cargo, “this award is above all an incentive to continue investing, enhancing the quality of service delivered to its customers and strengthening its role as a leading African platform for air cargo. Ultimately, it cements the trajectory of an African player that is claiming its full place in the global cargo industry.”