Marrakech airport packed with travelers in viral videos

Videos of a crowded Marrakech Menara Airport have gone viral, showcasing the large number of tourists who decided to spend this Eid al-Fitr weekend in Marrakech.

مطار مراكش اليوم ?… تخيل في كأس العالم شحال تاع السياح غادي يجيو ليها pic.twitter.com/AaX6zaWYW7

— Enissay ?? (@mr_enissay) April 15, 2024

Shared on social media, the videos captured scenes of long lines and large crowds at the entrance of the Marrakech airport. The weekend coincides with Eid al-Fitr celebrations, as Morocco and many other countries celebrated the end of Ramadan on Wednesday, April 10.

هكذا هو حال مطار مراكش ?? في الأول لم أصدق لكن تبين لي انه فعلا مطار مراكش وش السر في ? pic.twitter.com/nwUXb7auOv

— khaledo (@khaledo_m7575) April 15, 2024

Marrakech remains one of Morocco's top tourist destinations. In 2023, 14.5 million tourist entries were recorded.