National carrier to reinforce fleet to serve Africa

Morocco's national flag carrier, Royal Air Maroc (RAM), is mulling the reinforcement of its fleet to serve new lines especially in the African continent, revealed, here Wednesday, Mohamed Berrada, RAM Chief Executive Officer.

Berrada told national TV "TVM," his company tends also to multiply its direct investments in Africa, owing to the importance of this market.

Recalling the successful experience of RAM in creating the new Senegalese carrier, Air Senegal International, the CEO said that the Moroccan airliner will soon contribute to the establishment of a similar company in Gabon: Air Gabon International.

Berrada went on to say that the Royal Air Maroc is now working to set up new airlines from Marrakech and Agadir to Moscow, and to other countries neighbouring Russia, with a view to attract more tourists.

A daily line will ensure the link between Morocco and New York, Atlanta and Montreal, he said, adding that the state-owned company has cut ticket prices and reinforced its services to facilitate Moroccan expatriates' holidays in Morocco.