Morocco has one of the best rail networks in Africa, a comprehensive long-distance bus system, and the continent’s first high-speed train. Once in Morocco, getting between cities is easier than most travelers expect.

Royal Air Maroc domestic flights connect Casablanca (CMN) to Marrakech, Agadir, Fez, Tangier, Ouarzazate, Laâyoune, and other secondary cities — useful for reaching destinations not on the rail network. As a Oneworld carrier, Oneworld employees with non-rev access can use RAM domestic service the same way they’d use any other Oneworld carrier’s domestic routes.

CTM buses cover most of Morocco including the routes to the Sahara (Merzouga) and the south that are beyond the rail network. The bus from Marrakech to Merzouga takes approximately 10 hours — a longer commitment but entirely viable for travelers with flexible time.

Do US citizens need a visa for Morocco?

No. US citizens can enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. No advance application required — just a valid passport. Canadian citizens also enter visa-free. Always verify current requirements at iatatravelcentre.com before travel.

Is Royal Air Maroc in an alliance?

Yes — Royal Air Maroc joined Oneworld in April 2020. This means Oneworld employees (American, British Airways, Iberia, Cathay Pacific, JAL, Finnair, Qatar Airways, Alaska, and others) have reciprocal non-rev access to RAM metal. Verify your specific airline’s agreements through your travel portal, but RAM’s Oneworld membership makes it genuinely accessible for a large group of non-rev travelers.

Should I fly to Casablanca (CMN) or Marrakech (RAK)?

For most non-revs, CMN is the better choice: more flights, more carriers, more routing options, and Royal Air Maroc’s entire North American network. CMN is also the hub for domestic connections to any other Moroccan city. RAK makes sense if you’re going directly to Marrakech, your airline flies there nonstop (Delta from ATL, United from EWR), and the loads look favorable. If loads on both CMN and RAK are heavy, use the European positioning strategy — Paris, Madrid, or London will almost always give you an onward option.

Is the Moroccan dirham easy to access?

The dirham (MAD) is a controlled currency — it cannot be legally exported from Morocco or exchanged outside the country in most cases. Exchange at the airport on arrival, at banks, or at official exchange bureaus (bureaux de change) in the medinas. ATMs are widely available in Casablanca, Marrakech, Fez, and Agadir and dispense dirhams. Credit cards are accepted at hotels, restaurants, and larger shops, but cash is essential in souks and smaller towns.