As part of the extension of its international network, Royal Air Maroc Cargo, African cargo airline, announces the launch of its new routes to São Paulo (GRU) and Toronto (YYZ), marking a significant expansion of its operations across the Americas.
With flights having commenced in December to São Paulo and Toronto, this milestone reinforces Royal Air Maroc Cargo’s commitment to enhancing global connectivity through its strategic Casablanca hub (CMN).
These destinations expand the airline’s network in the Americas which currently includes direct flights from Casablanca to Montreal, New York, Washington and Miami.
The reopening of the Casablanca – São Paulo route connects the economic and financial capitals of Morocco and Brazil.
Operating three times a week, flights take off from Casablanca on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 16.40 (local time) and land in São Paulo at 22.20 (local time). The return flights depart from São
Paulo on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 00.20 (local time) to land in Casablanca at 13.15.
This relaunch strengthens ties between the two countries whose diplomatic and economic relations have been reinforced in recent years.
M. Yassine Berrada, VP Cargo at Royal Air Maroc said: “Brazil and Morocco have a long-standing partnership, and our new route to São Paulo underscores our ambition to become a driving force in connecting these two dynamic economies.
“This direct service supports trade growth not only between our two nations but also opens doors to broader opportunities in West Africa, Türkiye, and the Middle East via our CMN hub.”
The Toronto service is also flying three times a week, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Flights from Casablanca are scheduled at 16.45 (local time) to arrive in Toronto at 19.25 (local time).
The return flights leave Toronto at 21.30 (local time) and land in Casablanca at 10.50. Toronto is the second direct destination in Canada after Montreal.
The route has already seen immense demand, with the inaugural flight selling out within hours of its announcement.
Mr. Berrada added: “Our Toronto connection strengthens the bond with our community abroad and enhances trade ties by enabling the transport of goods such as citrus, processed foods, and traditional Moroccan crafts while facilitating the import of essential commodities like wheat and aircraft parts”.