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International aviation: Morocco
The first Euro-Mediterranean agreement in the field of aviation was signed on 12 December 2006 between the EU and the Kingdom of Morocco.
It is not merely an agreement to open markets between the two parties but also includes an extensive alignment of aviation legislation with key parts of the EU rules and regulations, including those on safety, economic regulation and in particular competition laws, air traffic management and consumer protection. It also offers a gradual opening of market access between Morocco and the EU, providing substantial opportunities for passengers and industry on both sides.
Between 2004 and 2011, the compound annual growth of rate on the EU-Morocco market has been 12.8%. The impact of the liberalisation contributed to 65% of this growth thanks to the development of new routes and the decrease of fares (-37%). 32 000 jobs (direct, indirect and induced) were created in 2011.
Related documents
Legislation
The Euro-Mediterranean Air Transport Agreement 
Background 
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Communication on external aviation relations (COM(2005)79)
Council Conclusions on developing an agenda for the Community’s external aviation policy [25 KB]
Press room
EU-Morocco aviation agreement: Morocco joins Europe in the aviation field 
Speech of Vice-President Barrot [25 KB] (FR)
Speech of Minister Ghellab [113 KB] (FR)
Marrakesh Conference: new boost for transport cooperation between both sides of the Mediterranean
Picture gallery
Signature of the EU-Morocco aviation agreement on 12 December 2006 
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Links
External relations with Morocco
The Euro-Mediterranean Partnership
Events
Euro-Arab Aviation Conference, 20-21 October 2009, Muscat