Cheap flights to Morocco from $289

The flight to Morocco, depending on point of departure will be from 23h and 40m, with two stops (in New York and Madrid) after departing Los Angeles to a shorter 6h 45m nonstop flight departing New York. Most flights will have a stopover or two, with the longer flights coming in at a lower price when multiple stops are built into the journey. Some common stopovers are Madrid, New York, Lisbon, Paris, and Barcelona.

Morocco has several international airports to which flights from Europe and the United States can arrive, including Casablanca, Marrakesh, Agadir, and Tangier. However, the biggest and busiest of them all is the Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca. Most long-distance flights arrive in this airport, and some of the most common cities with departures include New York’s JFK, Washington DC’s Dulles, Boston’s Logan International Airport, Chicago’s O’Hare, Los Angeles International Airport, and Orlando’s International Airport.

Trains are often noted as the best way to traverse the mountainous and desert regions that dominate Morocco’s landscape. Songs have even been written about them, including the trains from Marrakech. There are routes from Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca and separate networks between Meknes and Fez. Buses are not for all, but luxury travel buses are now becoming commonplace and a good option for general sightseeing and touring. A taxi can be shared or hired independently, and there are some domestic airlines that can make travel faster and easier, though it is not common for travelers to use this form of transportation.

Most of the activities in Morocco emphasize the natural landscape or the excitement of the exotic and beautiful cities. With authentic souqs (open-air markets) in major cities, stunning medieval and crusader era towns and fortresses, and the panoramic beauty of the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara, and the seaside, it is possible to spend an entire journey exploring only the landscapes and walking through the towns and cities.However, there are enormous mosques to view, ancient fortresses, squares, and promenades to explore. Shopping and dining are essential, and there are many world-class gardens, such as the famous Majorelle in Marrakech. What cannot be missed, however, is the Jemaa Al Fnaa, a tremendous market and square in the Medina quarter, or Old City, of gorgeous Marrakesh. For amazing shopping and bargaining, sightseeing and general experience, it is an essential part of a visit to Morocco.

Citizens of the United States will require a valid passport (good for 90 days) in order to enter Morocco, but will not need a visa if they will be staying 90 days or less. Visas are challenging to obtain, however, and it is essential to consider this when travel planning as many describe a visa extension as time-consuming and deeply frustrating.

Morocco’s climate has extreme temperatures in the inland areas, but cooler, more pleasant temperatures closer to the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Marrakesh temperatures average 70 F in the winter and 100 F in the summer. The Atlas Mountains have snow nearly all year round, and temperatures sometimes fall below zero. During the winter, the north is wet and rainy, but the south is dry and very cold as it approaches the Moroccan Sahara.

Royal Air Maroc offers domestic Morocco flights from Casablanca. There is a limited train network in Morocco, but fares are reasonable. Shared taxis – carrying up to six passengers – are very popular and are a cheap way to get around the country. The bus system is regular and cheap with a good network. Ferries operate from Algeciras to Tangier and from Sete in France to Tangier. There are also services between Gibraltar and Tangier. The following chart gives approximate journey times from Casablanca (in hours and minutes) to other major cities and towns in Morocco.AirRoadRailRabat0.301.301.00Marrakech0.304.004.00Tangier0.506.006.00Laayoune1.3020.00–

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Morocco on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Vueling is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Morocco.

Casablanca Mohamed V Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Morocco. One-way flights to Casablanca Mohamed V Airport typically cost $16, while round-trip flights cost around $20.

A round-trip flight to Morocco will typically cost around $50, however they can be found for as little as $32.

For those looking to save time traveling to Morocco, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (7 hours 5 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Marrakech Menara Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Marrakech Menara Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hostel sarsar artistic airport is the closest property to Marrakech Menara Airport (0.0 mi away from Marrakech Menara Airport).