From Los Angeles to Casablanca: How Connectivity Is Reshaping Morocco’s Reach 

By Royal Air Maroc

On June 7, 2026, Royal Air Maroc’s inaugural flight from Casablanca touched down at Los Angeles International Airport, greeted by a celebratory water cannon salute, traditional Moroccan mint tea poured from a silver teapot, and a gate ceremony that reflected the warmth and hospitality Morocco is known for around the world. 

For many years, Morocco has held a strong place on travelers’ wish lists, even if reaching it required a bit more effort than more established long-haul destinations. What has changed is not the destination’s appeal, but how travelers reach it. 

Airlines are playing a more deliberate role in shaping travel patterns, particularly as demand shifts toward destinations that offer depth, authenticity and a strong sense of place. In that context, Morocco is emerging differently: not just as a destination of interest, but as part of a broader, more connected network spanning Europe, Africa and Asia. 

That shift is especially visible in Los Angeles. With the June launch, Royal Air Maroc became oneworld’s 11th member airline to serve LAX, strengthening its ties to American Airlines’ and Alaska Airlines’ networks there alongside its own network through Casablanca. The nonstop service operates three times weekly on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, featuring both business and economy class cabins, and connecting the two cities in roughly 11 hours westbound and 12 hours eastbound. 

Earlier this year, the United States Tour Operators Association held its out-of-country board meeting in Morocco, underscoring the growing interest in the destination among travel leaders. It also reinforced the importance of access, particularly as advisors look to design itineraries that move beyond a single country and connect multiple regions. 

Casablanca sits at the center of that access. From Royal Air Maroc’s hub at Mohammed V International Airport, travelers can move easily across Morocco, from Marrakech to Dakhla to Tangier. Casablanca also serves as a bridge to major European capitals including Paris, Madrid and Milan, to cities across Africa such as Dakar, Accra, Lagos, Abidjan and Cairo, and across the Middle East and Asia. That positioning lets Royal Air Maroc support itineraries built around Morocco alone or around a longer, multi-region trip. 

For advisors, this creates real flexibility. Morocco can be positioned as a standalone experience or as part of a journey linking Europe, Africa and Asia, and the structure of the network makes those combinations more practical as direct links from the United States continue to expand. 

Behind the new route is a longer-term growth plan. Royal Air Maroc has been investing in fleet development and network expansion, with plans to significantly scale its global presence and strengthen Casablanca’s role as a hub connecting multiple continents. 

The experience of arriving in Morocco remains unchanged in the ways that matter most. It is still defined by centuries-old medinas, vibrant cities like Marrakech, a growing culinary scene, and a tradition of hospitality that greets every visitor like a guest rather than a customer. What is changing is how easily those experiences fit into a traveler’s plans, whether Morocco is the destination itself or one stop on a longer international itinerary. 

For Royal Air Maroc, the new Los Angeles service reflects a larger trajectory: greater reach, closer alignment with global travel demand, and a more prominent role connecting continents. Morocco’s appeal remains as strong as ever. What is evolving is how travelers get there, and how far they can go once they land. 

ABOUT ROYAL AIR MAROC 

Morocco’s flag carrier Royal Air Maroc, present in Africa since its creation in 1957, is a leading airline on the continent. Royal Air Maroc has a young fleet of 69 planes and connects Morocco’s main airports to over 100 international airports around the world. In July 2023, Royal Air Maroc embarked on a journey toward a new dimension by signing a 2023–37 program contract with the government. The objective is to elevate Royal Air Maroc’s positioning from regional operator to global carrier, quadruple its current fleet to 200 aircraft, and ensure the transportation of 32 million passengers per year by 2037. By joining oneworld in 2020, Royal Air Maroc was the first African company to be part of this prestigious alliance. The partnership with oneworld allows Morocco to connect with a network of more than 520 million travelers and 900 destinations in 170 countries. For more information, visit royalairmaroc.com.  

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