Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc expand partnership

Qatar Airways is increasing its presence in Morocco with a new service to the nation’s capital of Rabat and an expanded joint business agreement with oneworld alliance partner Royal Air Maroc. Qatar Airways currently operates a 5X-weekly Boeing 777 Doha-Casablanca-Marrakech-Doha service, plus a 2X-weekly direct Doha-Casablanca link. On April 30, the carrier announced plans to add a 3X-weekly 787 Doha-Marrakech-Rabat service, beginning May 29. Royal Air Maroc operates a 5X-weekly Casablanca-Doha service, in partnership with Qatar, which will increase to daily from June 17. “Our close partnership with Royal Air Maroc will also provide our passengers access to their comprehensive network in North and West Africa, while enabling Royal Air Maroc passengers to enjoy seamless connectivity to Qatar Airways’ extensive global network,” Qatar Airways group CEO Akbar Al Baker said.<br/>