Morocco is one of the easiest "exotic" trips you can take from the United States: nonstop flights, no visa for US citizens and a country that feels a world away after a single overnight flight. Here is what you need to know, from a family-run local agency that hosts American travelers every season.
Nonstop flights to Casablanca
Royal Air Maroc flies nonstop to Casablanca from New York, Washington, D.C. and Miami, and since 7 June 2026 also from Los Angeles, the first nonstop route between Africa and the US West Coast (three flights a week, about 12 hours). From the East Coast it is an overnight flight of roughly 7 hours: leave in the evening, land in Casablanca in the morning.
From other cities you can connect through New York or fly via a European hub such as Madrid, Paris or London.
Do Americans need a visa?
No. US citizens can enter Morocco visa-free for tourist stays of up to 90 days. Your passport should be valid for your whole stay and have a blank page for the entry stamp. If you hold another passport, check the rules for that nationality before you book.
Is Morocco safe for Americans?
Morocco is Africa's most visited country. The US State Department rates it Level 2, "Exercise increased caution", citing the risk of terrorism — the same level it gives to many European countries. Day to day, the hassles travelers actually meet are pushy vendors and unofficial "guides" in the medinas. Traveling with a private driver and licensed local guides removes most of that.
Practical tips for US travelers
- Power: 220 V with European two-pin plugs (types C and E). Bring an adapter and check your chargers handle 220 V.
- Money: the currency is the Moroccan dirham. Use bank ATMs and carry cash for the souks; cards work in most hotels.
- Tipping: expected for drivers, guides and in restaurants, but in smaller amounts than at home.
- Phone: a local SIM with data is cheap and sold at the airport.
- Jet lag: plan an easy first day — a riad in Marrakech or a stroll along the Casablanca corniche.
How long should I stay?
For a first visit we recommend 8 to 11 days: enough for the imperial cities, the Sahara and Marrakech without rushing. With just a week, focus on Marrakech and the desert.
Our most popular itineraries for American travelers
- 8-day Morocco trip from Casablanca — Rabat, Fes, the Merzouga dunes and Marrakech. From €760 per person.
- 7-day tour from Casablanca to Marrakech — from €650 per person.
- Complete Morocco in 11 days, including Chefchaouen — from €1,050 per person.
All our trips are private, in English, with pick-up at Casablanca airport. Send us your dates and we will tailor the route.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from New York to Morocco?
About 7 hours nonstop to Casablanca. From Los Angeles it is around 12 hours.
Do US citizens need a visa for Morocco?
No. US citizens can visit Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days as tourists.
What is the best time to visit Morocco from the US?
Spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) offer the most pleasant weather in the cities and the desert.
