How to Find Cheap Flights to Morocco

The Quick Answer

You can fly from the US to Morocco for $400-$600 round trip during shoulder season, and sometimes under $400 during sales. There are no nonstop flights from the US to Morocco, so every itinerary involves at least one connection — usually through a European or Middle Eastern hub. The good news is that heavy competition on these connecting routes keeps prices reasonable.

Morocco is closer to the US East Coast than most people realize. Casablanca is about the same distance as London. The flight time is 7-10 hours from the East Coast plus your connection.

Best Airlines for Cheap Flights to Morocco

Best Value Options

• Royal Air Maroc (RAM) — Morocco's national carrier is the only airline with "direct" (one-stop) service from the US, flying from New York JFK and Miami to Casablanca. They're Star Alliance members, so you can earn and redeem United miles. Fares are competitive, and they offer the shortest total travel times.
• TAP Air Portugal — connects through Lisbon to Casablanca and Marrakech. TAP often has the cheapest overall fares to Morocco from the East Coast. Lisbon is a natural stopover too.
• Iberia — connects through Madrid. Spain is right across the strait from Morocco, so the Madrid-to-Morocco leg is just 1-2 hours. Competitive pricing.
• Air France / KLM — connect through Paris or Amsterdam. Reliable service and periodic sales that drop Morocco fares significantly.

Other Carriers Worth Checking

• Turkish Airlines — connects through Istanbul with excellent service. Often surfaces cheap fares on search engines.
• Lufthansa Group — connects through Frankfurt or Munich. Swiss and Austrian Airlines (same group) also route through their hubs.
• United Airlines — sells tickets on partner flights (including Royal Air Maroc). Worth checking for competitive fares and mileage earning.
• Delta / American — codeshare options through European partners. Not usually the cheapest but occasionally competitive.

KLM consistently gets high ratings among airlines serving Morocco, so if price differences are small, they're a solid pick for the connection experience.

Cheapest Months to Fly

Morocco's tourist seasons affect pricing, but the pattern differs from European destinations:

• January-February — among the cheapest months to fly. Cool weather in Morocco (50-65°F in Marrakech) but perfectly comfortable for sightseeing. Not beach weather.
• March-April — shoulder season. Prices start climbing but great weather. Wildflowers in the Atlas Mountains.
• May-June — good value before the European summer travel surge. Morocco gets hot (90°F+) but it's dry heat.
• July-August — peak European vacation season means higher airfares, though Morocco itself is very hot. Fares jump 30-50%.
• September-November — excellent value. Heat breaks in October, tourist crowds thin, and fares drop. This is the sweet spot.
• December — mixed. Holiday travel pushes prices up, but early December before Christmas can be affordable. Morocco is pleasant in winter.

The best value window is October through November. Comfortable weather, lower fares, and thinner crowds at popular sites like Marrakech's medina and the Sahara camps.

Best US Departure Cities

• New York (JFK/EWR) — the most options by far. Royal Air Maroc flies from JFK, and every European carrier connects through their hub. Newark is particularly good for TAP Air Portugal connections through Lisbon.
• Miami (MIA) — Royal Air Maroc flies from here. Also good connections through Madrid on Iberia.
• Boston (BOS) — strong TAP Air Portugal connections through Lisbon.
• Washington DC (IAD/DCA) — good European connections, especially on United partners through Frankfurt or Zurich.
• Chicago (ORD) — Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa connections keep Midwest travelers competitive on price.

East Coast cities have a significant advantage for Morocco flights. If you're on the West Coast, look for positioning flights to a hub like JFK or consider routing through Doha or Istanbul, which can be competitive from western cities.

Which Airport to Fly Into

• Casablanca Mohammed V (CMN) — the main international hub and cheapest to fly into. Most international flights land here. It's well-connected to the rest of Morocco by train and domestic flights. Even if Casablanca isn't your destination, it's often cheapest to fly here and connect onward.
• Marrakech Menara (RAK) — good international connections through European hubs. Sometimes only slightly more expensive than Casablanca. If Marrakech is your destination, flying direct here saves you a 3-hour train ride from Casablanca.
• Tangier (TNG) — limited international service but reachable through Madrid or other European cities. Closest Moroccan city to Europe.
• Fez (FEZ) — some European connections. Worth checking if Fez is your primary destination, but usually cheaper to connect through Casablanca.

Morocco's train system (ONCF) is affordable and efficient. The high-speed Al Boraq train connects Casablanca to Tangier in about 2 hours. Regular trains connect Casablanca to Marrakech (about 3 hours) and Fez (about 4 hours) for under $15.

Booking Strategies

Search Tools

• Google Flights — essential for comparing connection options and dates. Set alerts for your route.
• Skyscanner — good for finding European budget carrier connections within Europe to Morocco (Ryanair flies London to Marrakech for cheap, for example).
• Going.com — regularly flags deals to Morocco. Sub-$400 round trips appear several times per year.
• Momondo — aggregates fares from agencies that book Royal Air Maroc tickets, sometimes at lower prices than the airline's own website.

The European Hub Strategy

Since every US-Morocco flight connects somewhere, your connection city is a lever for savings:

• Lisbon — closest European hub to Morocco. Short connection flights. TAP often has the cheapest through-fares.
• Madrid — just across the Strait of Gibraltar. Iberia and Air Maroc fly to multiple Moroccan cities from Madrid.
• Paris — Air France and Royal Air Maroc both fly CDG to Casablanca and Marrakech. Large Moroccan diaspora community keeps fares competitive.
• London — British Airways and budget carriers (Ryanair, easyJet) fly to Marrakech. Budget carrier tickets are separate bookings, so factor in the risk.

Add a European Stopover

Since you're connecting through Europe anyway, consider extending your layover into a free mini-trip. TAP's stopover program lets you spend days in Lisbon at no extra airfare cost. Iberia has similar options in Madrid. Turn a connection into a two-country trip.

Points and Miles

Royal Air Maroc joined Star Alliance, making miles redemptions easier:

• Chase Ultimate Rewards → transfer to United for Star Alliance awards on Royal Air Maroc
• Amex Membership Rewards → transfer to Aeroplan (Air Canada) for Star Alliance awards
• Capital One miles → transfer to Turkish Airlines for Star Alliance partner awards

Economy awards to Morocco typically run 30,000-60,000 miles round trip depending on the program.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Assuming Marrakech is always cheaper to fly into — Casablanca usually has lower fares. Check both and factor in the train cost.
• Not checking Royal Air Maroc directly — their fares don't always show up accurately on aggregator sites. Check RAM's website separately.
• Ignoring the Lisbon routing — TAP through Lisbon is often $100-$200 cheaper than other European connections
• Traveling during Ramadan without preparation — Morocco is a Muslim country. During Ramadan, many restaurants close during daylight hours and the pace of life slows. It's a fascinating cultural experience, but plan accordingly.
• Skipping travel insurance — Morocco is safe for tourists but healthcare standards vary outside major cities. Good travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage is worth the investment.