Flights & Arrival
Getting to Morocco from the US, which airport suits your route, and the open-jaw ticket that saves a full day of backtracking.
This page settles one of three. Here they are in the order they actually bind — the exceptions are what the decision manual works through in full.
- 1Marrakech, Fez, or both — which city you fly home from
- 2Getting between them: train, coach, or driver
The rail network stops exactly where this trip actually begins — there's no track south into the desert.
- 3Merzouga or Zagora — the desert you actually have time for
Zagora is closer, which is why it's the trap — the honest third option isn't on the standard menu.
Airport Transfers in Morocco: What to Arrange in Advance
The ride from the airport is your first Moroccan negotiation, at the worst moment. Why a prearranged transfer is worth it, and the options ranked by hassle.
Arriving at Casablanca Airport: Your First Two Hours
Most US flights land at Casablanca, and the train station under the terminal is the key. Immigration, the ATM, and getting straight to Marrakech or Fez.
From Marrakech Airport to the Medina: Every Option Priced
Marrakech Menara is 15 minutes from the medina, and the ride is your first Moroccan negotiation — arriving jet-lagged with fresh cash. The options, in order of hassle.
Flying to Morocco from the US: Routes, Hubs and Fares
How to get from the US to Morocco: nonstop options, the best connecting hubs, which airport to fly into, and how to keep the fare down.