A Canadian company, Inkas, has proposed an artificial intelligence-powered system to Morocco for controlling passengers. This system is part of a partnership with One Atlantic Solutions, announced on October 9, 2026, during the Marrakech Air Show. The proposed system would utilize data provided by transporters before each trip to enhance passenger screening.
Morocco serves as a significant entry point for migrations to Europe, particularly with the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, which are the only land borders of the European Union with Africa. Additionally, Morocco is a major hub for travel, having received 19.8 million tourists in 2025, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The Inkas project focuses on these passenger flows.
The Inkas system would centralize passenger lists provided by various transport operators, including air, sea, and land. These data would be accessible up to three days before departure and would rely on facial recognition and AI tools to assess passenger profiles. Inkas describes a comprehensive platform covering prior travel authorization, border control, boarding, and post-departure verification, with biometric identification.
Inkas presents its mission as providing governments with domestic security capabilities based on intelligence. The company also offers to operate passenger controls itself within the framework of public-private partnerships, investing in the infrastructure of the host country. This approach aims to enhance security while leveraging private sector efficiency.
Inkas, founded in Toronto in 1995, specializes in manufacturing armored vehicles and developing defense activities. The company's stand at Marrakech featured three models launched over the past year: an armored vehicle (M1 MRAP), a tactical vehicle (MLTV), and a drone (ANURI). This showcases the company's diverse capabilities in defense technology.
The Marrakech Air Show, in its eighth edition, took place from October 7 to 10, 2026, on a military base of the Royal Air Forces. The event provided a platform for companies like Inkas to showcase their innovations and proposals for enhancing security and defense, particularly in the aviation and border control sectors.
The proposed AI-powered passenger control system by Inkas aims to streamline and enhance the security of passenger screening processes in Morocco. By leveraging advanced technologies such as facial recognition and AI, the system seeks to improve the efficiency and accuracy of border control, aligning with Morocco's strategic position as a travel hub and migration route.
Key points
- Inkas proposes an AI-powered system for passenger control to Morocco.
- The system utilizes data from transporters and relies on facial recognition and AI.
- Inkas aims to provide governments with enhanced domestic security capabilities based on intelligence.
