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Essaouira-Mogador Airport

Essaouira, Morocco

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Essaouira-Mogador Airport

Essaouira, Morocco

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Gateway to the Atlantic-coast medina city of Essaouira.

Location

Essaouira, Morocco

Essaouira-Mogador Airport (IATA: ESU, ICAO: GMMI) is a small regional airport serving Essaouira, a historic walled city on Morocco's Atlantic coast. The airport is situated approximately 15 kilometres south of the city centre and handles both domestic and limited international traffic. The airport's passenger volumes are modest, reflecting Essaouira's status as a boutique tourist and cultural destination rather than a major commercial hub. Seasonal and low-cost international services have historically linked Essaouira with European cities, particularly during peak tourism periods. Essaouira itself, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, draws visitors for its medina, wind-sports, and arts scene. The airport supports the region's tourism economy and is managed under Morocco's national airport authority, ONDA.

Terminals

The airport operates a single small terminal building handling all passenger arrivals and departures.

Getting to & from

Taxis and private transfers are the primary ground transport options connecting the airport to Essaouira city centre, approximately 15 kilometres away.

Airlines here

Royal Air Maroc has operated domestic services to Essaouira, while low-cost carriers such as Ryanair have offered seasonal European routes.

Notable facts

›The airport's name references both the modern city (Essaouira) and its historical Portuguese-era name (Mogador).
›Essaouira is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, supporting niche cultural and adventure tourism.
›The airport is managed by ONDA, Morocco's national airports authority.
›Essaouira's strong Atlantic winds make the region popular for kitesurfing and windsurfing tourism.
›International scheduled services at this airport are largely seasonal and limited in frequency.

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

ESU → ORYAT · 738

ESU → MRSFR · 738

ESU → ORYTO · 73H

Aircraft operating here

Boeing 737-8002 routes 73H1 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Essaouira-Mogador Airport is an international airport serving Essaouira, a city in the Marrakesh-Safi region in Morocco. The airport is 15 km or 9.3 miles from the city center.

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