How to Get to Morocco: Flights to Morocco from Asia and Latin America

Morocco looks far away from Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore or Tokyo, and also from Mexico City, Bogotá, Buenos Aires or Santiago. In reality, it is easy to reach with one connection. This guide explains flights to Morocco from Asia and from Latin America in a simple way: the main hubs, the airports in Morocco and how to choose the best one for your tour. We do not sell flights, but we help our guests plan arrivals and departures every week.

Flights to Morocco from Asia: the main hubs

There are no direct flights from South-East Asia or Japan to Morocco at this time. The usual solution is one connection in a big hub:

• Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi: very common for travellers from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Gulf airlines usually fly on to Casablanca, and sometimes to Marrakech.
• Istanbul: a popular hub with connections to several Moroccan cities.
• Paris, Madrid and Lisbon: useful from Japan or if you want a stop in Europe. From these cities there are many short flights to Moroccan airports.

Royal Air Maroc, the national airline, connects Casablanca with many cities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You can check its current network on the Royal Air Maroc website. Schedules change by season, so always check current timetables with the airlines.

Flights to Morocco from Latin America

From Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile and Peru, most travellers connect in Europe: Madrid, Paris and Lisbon are the most common, and Istanbul is another option. From Brazil, Royal Air Maroc has operated direct flights between São Paulo and Casablanca; check whether the route is running for your dates. Some travellers also combine Morocco with Spain or Portugal, for example on our Portugal and Morocco tour.

Morocco airports: which one to choose?

• Casablanca (CMN): the main international airport and the hub of Royal Air Maroc. Ideal for routes that start with Casablanca, Rabat and the north.
• Marrakech (RAK): many flights from Europe and some from the Gulf. Ideal for Marrakech, the Atlas and desert trips.
• Fez (FEZ): good for ending a route that crosses the Sahara from Marrakech.
• Tangier (TNG): the gateway to the north, Chefchaouen and the Strait of Gibraltar.
• Agadir (AGA): on the south Atlantic coast, good for the Anti-Atlas and beach holidays.

Open-jaw flights: arrive in one city, leave from another

An open-jaw ticket saves a lot of time. For example, arrive in Marrakech and fly home from Fez or Casablanca. Then your tour travels in one direction, without driving back on the same road. Our 7-day tour from Marrakech to Fez works perfectly with this kind of ticket.

How to get to Morocco: practical tips

• Book early for Christmas, Lunar New Year, Golden Week, Easter and the summer holidays.
• Leave a buffer between your international flight and any internal connection; delays happen.
• Check baggage rules if you fly a low-cost carrier inside Europe before Morocco.
• Send us your flight details so your driver waits at arrivals with your name.
• Travel insurance is mandatory on our tours and should cover flight problems.

Arriving in Morocco: the first hour

After passport control and baggage, you enter the arrivals hall. Here are a few simple steps that make the first hour easy:

• Money: the Moroccan dirham (MAD) is a closed currency, so you get it in Morocco. Use an ATM or an exchange office at the airport for a small amount; bring some euros or US dollars in cash as a backup.
• Phone: local SIM cards with mobile data are easy to buy at the airport or in town. Bring your passport.
• Transfer: on our tours, your private driver waits with a sign. You do not need to look for a taxi.
• Rest: after a night flight from Asia, the first day of the tour is short, so you can sleep and adjust to the new time zone.

If your flight is delayed, do not worry. We follow your flight number, and the driver adapts to the new arrival time.

Visas and entry: always check before you book

Visa-free entry for tourism is commonly reported for citizens of Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Peru. Citizens of Colombia have needed a visa or an electronic visa. Rules can change at any time, so confirm with the Moroccan embassy or consulate, or on the official Moroccan e-visa portal, before you buy your flights. A passport valid for at least six months is the usual recommendation. Our country pages, for example for Japan and the Philippines, give more practical details.

Which tour fits your flights?

• Arrive and leave from Casablanca: the 10-day Morocco tour from Casablanca returns to the airport at the end. See our 10-day itinerary for the details.
• Arrive in Casablanca, leave from Marrakech: the 9-day halal Muslim-friendly tour is a good example.
• Arrive in Marrakech, leave from Fez: the 7-day route mentioned above.

When to fly

Prices and crowds change with the season. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant months in Morocco, so flights can be busy then. Read our guide to the best time to visit Morocco month by month to match your holidays with the weather. If you already have tickets, send us your arrival and departure cities and we will propose a private tour that fits them, or a fully tailor-made route.