The National Airports Office (ONDA) announced today the opening of a new transit zone at the Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, specifically dedicated to passengers making international stopovers.
Designed to offer more space and better functionality, the new zone aims to enhance operational efficiency and traveler comfort.
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, this modern transit area enhances security, reduces wait times, and streamlines processes to provide a pleasant transit experience.
The new facility addresses the growing traffic at Mohammed V Airport, thereby strengthening its position as a major hub.
The transit zone covers 5,000 square meters and features 11 new check-in counters for transit passengers.
The security equipment includes 10 explosive detection systems (EDS) for carry-on luggage with automated lines, 7 metal detector gates, handheld metal detectors, and 3 body scanners.
To improve passenger mobility, the zone is equipped with 7 elevators and 8 escalators.
“Today we are opening a new international transit zone for passengers. This new 5,000 square meter zone improves passenger flow and the performance of the civil aviation control and security system,” said Abdelhak Mazour, Director of Mohammed V Airport, in a press statement during the opening ceremony.
Mazour added, “The airport welcomes a significant number of transit passengers, traveling from south to north and from east to west. Faced with this increase in traffic, it was essential for us, in collaboration with Royal Air Maroc (RAM), to provide a sufficiently large zone that can handle up to two million passengers per year, which is substantial.”
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Regarding enhanced security measures, Mazour stated that ONDA has installed high-quality equipment capable of detecting both liquid and solid explosives to ensure the most comfortable transit conditions.
“This equipment is available for our security partners so they can work under optimal conditions,” he emphasized.
With this new transit zone, Mohammed V International Airport continues to expand and adapt to the growing needs of passengers as it prepares for the major sporting events that Morocco will host.
Morocco World News
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