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Morocco World
2 days ago
- Business
- Morocco World
RAM to Launch Direct Flights to Zurich, N'Djamena, Sal Island, Munich in September
Rabat – Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced the launch of four new direct international routes from Casablanca starting in September 2025. The new destinations include Zurich (Switzerland), N'Djamena (Chad), Sal Island (Cape Verde), and Munich (Germany), the airline said in a statement on Monday. Starting September 17, RAM will open a new route to Zurich, with two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Sundays. The flight will depart from Casablanca's Mohammed V Airport at 8 a.m. local time, arriving in Zurich at 12:10 p.m. local time. The return flight will leave Zurich at 1:10 p.m. and arrive in Casablanca at 3:25 p.m. On the same day, RAM will also strengthen its African network by launching a new route to N'Djamena, the capital of Chad. Flights will operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Departure from Casablanca is scheduled for 11:10 p.m., arriving in N'Djamena at 4:35 a.m. the next day. The return flight will leave N'Djamena at 5:35 a.m. and land in Casablanca at 10:55 a.m. Then, on September 18, RAM will begin a new route to Sal Island in Cape Verde, with two flights per week, on Thursdays and Sundays. The flight will depart Casablanca at 11:00 p.m. and arrive at Amílcar Cabral International Airport at 12:45 a.m. the next day. Return flights will be on Fridays and Mondays, leaving Sal at 1:45 a.m. and arriving in Casablanca at 7:05 a.m. Finally, starting October 20, the Moroccan national carrier will launch a direct route to Munich, Germany, also with two flights per week, on Mondays and Fridays. The flight will leave Casablanca at 1:30 p.m. and arrive in Munich at 6 p.m. local time. The return flight will depart Munich at 7 p.m. and land in Casablanca at 9:35 p.m. With these new connections, Royal Air Maroc aims to expand its international network and offer more travel options for passengers and support stronger ties between Morocco and Europe and Africa. In addition to expanding its flight network, Royal Air Maroc is also strengthening its presence in the world of sports through a landmark partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The airline has been named the 'Official Global Partner' of several major CAF tournaments, including the upcoming AFCON 2025 and Women's AFCON 2024 in Morocco.
Ya Biladi
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Morocco announces women's squad for AFCON 2024 hosted on home soil
The head coach of the national women's football team, Jorge Vilda Rodriguez, revealed on Tuesday in Salé the list of players selected to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2024), scheduled to take place from July 5 to 26 in Morocco. The host country has been placed in Group A, alongside Zambia, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Group B includes Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana, while Group C consists of South Africa, Ghana, Mali, and Tanzania. The Moroccan players called up: Defenders: Hanane Ait Elhaj (Valencia CF/Spain), Zineb Redouani (AS FAR), Sabah Seghir (FC Basel/Switzerland), Aziza Rebbah (AS FAR), Nouhaila Benzina (AS FAR), Siham Boukhami (AS FAR), Yasmin Mrabet (Valencia CF/Spain), Soumia Hady (Wydad Casablanca) Midfielders: Ghizlane Chebbak (Levante/Spain), Najat Badri (AS FAR), Elodie Nakkach (Al Ahly/Saudi Arabia), Salma Bouguerch (Wydad Casablanca), Anissa Lahmari (Levante/Spain), Sarah Kassi (Fleury 91/France), Imène El Ghazouani (Servette FC/Switzerland), Sanaa Messaoudi (AS FAR)
