Marrakech Air Show
| Marrakech Air Show | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Air show |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| Location(s) | Marrakech |
| Country |  Morocco |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Attendance | 30,000 |
| Website | marrakechairshow2024.com |
The Marrakech Air Show, formerly known as AeroExpo Marrakech, is an international event dedicated to the aerospace and space sector. It has been held biennially since its inception in 2008, at the military air base in Marrakech, Morocco.[1]
The air show is co-organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the National Defense Administration, and the company MEDZ. It attracts both civilian and military delegations, decision-makers, and major aerospace companies from around the world.[2]
Objectives
[edit]The event aims to encourage dialogue and cooperation among stakeholders in the aerospace industry, with a focus on the African continent. It serves as a platform for technological innovation, industrial partnership development, and the promotion of foreign and domestic investment in Morocco’s aviation sector.[3]
Content and proceedings
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The show features static and flying displays of civil and military aircraft. It includes professional conferences, technical workshops, and business meetings between companies, institutions, and armed forces. Flight demonstrations cover a wide range of operations, such as aerobatics, in-flight refueling, parachute drops, and specialized missions including aerial firefighting and rescue hoisting.[4]
The aerial component regularly includes foreign aerobatic teams and the Moroccan national display team, "La Marche verte."
Development and editions
[edit]Since 2008, the Marrakech Air Show has seen steady growth in the number of exhibitors and represented countries.[5]
The 2024 edition took place from October 30 to November 2, drawing 194 exhibitors and nearly 30,000 visitors. Major international aerospace manufacturers such as Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Thales, Embraer, Safran, CATIC, Tata Advanced Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, General Electric, and Air France Industries participated in the event.[2][6]
This edition was marked by the signing of several industrial agreements, including a strategic partnership between Boeing and the Moroccan government for the creation of an advanced manufacturing facility.[1] Additional agreements focused on maintenance and training were signed with companies such as Embraer and Safran.[7]
Impact
[edit]The Marrakech Air Show contributes to the growth of the Moroccan aerospace industry by supporting the development of industrial ecosystems in areas such as Nouaceur and Midparc. It also facilitates Morocco’s integration into global aerospace value chains.[8]
See also
[edit]Notes and references
[edit]- ^ a b Tony Osborne, “The magnificent seventh,” Times Aerospace, October 30, 2024.
- ^ a b “World leaders in aeronautics, defence and aerospace to attend the Marrakech Air Show,” Military Africa, October 27, 2024.
- ^ "Le Marrakech Air Show 2014 ouvre ses portes". JeuneAfrique.com (in French). Retrieved 2025-06-16.
- ^ “Daring aerial displays mark start of Marrakech Air Show,” Africanews, November 1, 2024.
- ^ “Official site of the 2024 Marrakech Air Show.”
- ^ Ben Driss, Yassine (31 October 2024). "Morocco signs aerospace deals with Boeing and Embraer at Marrakech Air Show". Yabiladi. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ^ “Safran seals partnerships in Morocco for its future LEAP maintenance shop,” Safran Group, October 30, 2024.
- ^ “Military leaders from the US and Morocco strengthen partnerships at Marrakech Air Show,” United States Air Forces in Europe, October 31, 2024.
