Morocco Tours from the USA: Flights, Visa, Itineraries
Short answer: from the USA, fly nonstop with Royal Air Maroc to Casablanca from New York, Washington or Miami, with Los Angeles added in 2026. US citizens need no visa for stays of up to 90 days. A 7 to 10-day private tour covers Marrakech, a night in the Sahara, Fes and Chefchaouen, starting the day you land.
We are a Marrakech-based agency running private tours only: your own vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide, hotel or airport pick-up, and a route built around your flights. Many of our guests fly in from the US on limited vacation days, so the itineraries below are designed to waste none of them.
Flights from the USA to Morocco
- Nonstop to Casablanca (CMN): Royal Air Maroc flies from New York JFK, Washington Dulles and Miami. The East Coast flights take about 7 to 8 hours and most leave in the evening, landing in the morning.
- From the West Coast: Royal Air Maroc's Los Angeles to Casablanca route, announced for June 2026 at three flights a week, takes about 11 hours. Otherwise, connect on the East Coast or in Europe.
- One stop via Europe: Madrid, Lisbon, Paris, London and Frankfurt all connect to Marrakech, Fes and Tangier, so you can land directly in the city where your tour begins.
- Airline miles: Royal Air Maroc is a member of the oneworld alliance, so its flights earn and can be booked with American Airlines AAdvantage miles and other oneworld programs.
- Fly in and out of different cities. An open-jaw ticket, into Casablanca and out of Marrakech, or into Marrakech and out of Fes, saves a long drive back. We plan the route around it.
From Casablanca airport it is about 3 hours by road to Marrakech, so many guests begin with one of our Morocco tours from Casablanca, or with a private airport transfer to their first riad.
Entry requirements for US citizens
- No visa for tourism stays of up to 90 days.
- Passport validity: plan on at least six months beyond your arrival date and one blank page for the entry stamp. Airlines check this before boarding.
- No online form or fee is currently required for US tourists, but always check the latest rules before you fly.
Rules for other passports are in our Morocco visa requirements guide.
9-tägige Private Marokko-Rundreise ab Casablanca: Authentische Kultur, Wüste & Kaiserstädte
Casablanca
Ab € 870,00 bezogen auf 7 person Dieser Preis basiert auf 7 Reisenden. Der Preis variiert je nach Gruppengröße.
7-tägige Private Marokko-Rundreise: Chefchaouen, Fès-Erbe & Merzouga-Wüstensafari
Marrakesch
Ab € 640,00 bezogen auf 7 person Dieser Preis basiert auf 7 Reisenden. Der Preis variiert je nach Gruppengröße.
12-tägige authentische private Marokko-Tour: Tanger nach Marrakesch über die Sahara und Kaiserstädte
Tanger
Ab € 1175,00 bezogen auf 7 person Dieser Preis basiert auf 7 Reisenden. Der Preis variiert je nach Gruppengröße.
10-tägige klassische private Marokko-Tour: Kaiserstädte, Sahara-Wüste und authentische Berberkultur ab Casablanca
Casablanca
Ab € 960,00 bezogen auf 7 person Dieser Preis basiert auf 7 Reisenden. Der Preis variiert je nach Gruppengröße.
11-tägige Exklusive Marokko-Rundreise: Private Erkundung ab Casablanca
Casablanca
Ab € 1060,00 bezogen auf 7 person Dieser Preis basiert auf 7 Reisenden. Der Preis variiert je nach Gruppengröße.
13-tägige Marokko Deluxe Rundreise: Kaiserstädte & Wüste ab Casablanca
Casablanca
Ab € 1260,00 bezogen auf 7 person Dieser Preis basiert auf 7 Reisenden. Der Preis variiert je nach Gruppengröße.
How many days you need
- 7 days: Marrakech, the High Atlas, two days on the road to the Sahara, a night in a desert camp at Merzouga, and Fes. See our 7-day first-timer itinerary.
- 10 days: adds Chefchaouen, the blue city, and a slower pace with fewer long driving days. See the 10-day route.
- 12 to 14 days: the full loop from Casablanca or Tangier, with Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis and the Atlantic coast at Essaouira. See the 14-day grand tour.
The Sahara is the part people underestimate. Merzouga is 9 to 10 hours from Marrakech, so a desert visit needs at least three days. Our Merzouga desert tours explain the options, including Zagora when time is short.
Things that work differently from the US
- Time difference: Morocco is usually 5 to 6 hours ahead of New York and 8 to 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Clocks go back one hour during Ramadan.
- Money: the currency is the dirham. US debit and credit cards work in ATMs and in hotels, but souks, taxis and small cafés are cash only. Our money and tipping guide has the numbers.
- Electricity: 220 volts with European two-pin plugs (types C and E). Bring an adapter, and a converter for anything that only runs on 110 volts.
- Costs: most of daily life costs less than in the US, while good riads and private guiding are priced closer to European levels. See is Morocco expensive for a dollar comparison.
- Safety: Morocco is one of the most visited countries in Africa, and the main hassle for visitors is pushy selling rather than crime. Read our Morocco safety guide.
Best time to go from the USA
March to May and late September to November have warm days and cool desert nights, which suits spring break and Thanksgiving trips. The Christmas and New Year weeks are popular in the Sahara, but desert nights are cold, so pack a warm jacket. In July and August the interior often passes 40°C. Month by month details are in our best time to visit Morocco guide.
How booking works
Send us your flight times, the number of travelers and the kind of trip you want. We reply with a day-by-day plan and a fixed price per group, adjust it until it fits, and you only book when you are happy with it. Every tour is private, so the dates are yours. Start from any of the tours above, browse all Morocco tour packages, or ask for a custom itinerary.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Morocco?
No. US passport holders can visit Morocco for tourism for up to 90 days without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least six months after you arrive and have a blank page for the entry stamp.
Are there direct flights from the USA to Morocco?
Yes. Royal Air Maroc flies nonstop to Casablanca from New York JFK, Washington Dulles and Miami, in about 7 to 8 hours, and announced a Los Angeles route from June 2026. Many travelers also connect through Europe to land directly in Marrakech or Fes.
How many days do I need in Morocco?
Seven days is enough for Marrakech, one night in the Sahara and Fes. Ten days adds Chefchaouen and a gentler pace, and 12 to 14 days covers the imperial cities, the desert and the Atlantic coast.
Is it better to fly into Casablanca or Marrakech?
Casablanca has the nonstop flights from the USA, so it is usually cheapest and fastest. Marrakech is closer to the Atlas and the desert road. Many travelers fly into Casablanca and home from Marrakech, and we start the private tour at the airport.
Can a private tour pick us up at the airport?
Yes. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall at Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes or Tangier and the tour starts from there, so you do not need a separate transfer or a first night near the airport.
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