Like I said earlier, I have flown in and out of Morocco ALOT the last six years. I have spent a lot of time trying to find the cheapest flight, with the right carrier to the right city innumerable times. Recently I stumbled upon Skyscanner, and the ability to search all sorts of carriers and flight options (even the discount ones!) is awesome.
With a big two thumbs up from Morocco, here is their search widget. Enjoy!
Picture Credit: Two Thumbs Up
This is a nifty little gadget from Sky Scanner will put you on your Sahara Camel Trek before you know it! It maps out all the flights from your location to the city you want to go to in Morocco. They have tons of carriers that they sort through (not just the same five they have agreements with like some websites).
To use it
Picture Credit: Around the World in 77 Flights
This is a full list of the airports in Morocco (that I am aware of), with links to the official sites where applicable.
Al Massira Airport in Agadir
Al Hoceima Airport
Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca
Dakhla Airport in Dakhla
Moulay Ali Cherif Airport in Errachida
Mogador Airport in Essaouira
Saiss Airport in Fes
Hassan I Airport in Layoune
Menara International Airport in Marrakech
Nador International Airport in Nador
Ouarzazate Airport in Ouarzazate
Les Angades Airport in Oujda
Ibn Batouta International Airport in Tangier
Sani Ramel Airport in Tétouan
Here is a complete map from the Moroccan Airport Authority
I have flown in, out, and around Morocco for many years. When friends or family come they always have the same questions about the airports and what to expect. So here are some frequently asked questions about flying into/out of airports in Morocco.
Will people understand me at the airport if I don’t speak Arabic or French? You’ll find that Moroccans are very friendly and have a great knack for languages. So its not unusual to find Moroccans that know bits and pieces of dozens of languages. Now, since you are reading this blog in English, I would assume that is your primary concern.
So, around airports, it should be easy to find someone that speaks English and can help you.
Can I change money there or should I do it before? Moroccan airports have money changing stations where you can convert dollars, pounds sterling or euros into dirhams. The exchange rate is plastered on an electronic sign, so, as long as you count your money you don’t need to worry about getting ripped off. Although they recently privatized exchange rates in Morocco, at the airports you can typically find the same or comparable deals as to what you would get at a city bank. ATMs or cash machines are prevalent in Morocco and work well with foreign debit cards.
Are There People to Help With Luggage?
Yes, there will be almost an abundance of people to help you with your luggage. Typically they were gray suits and hats and have carts for luggage. You will need to tip them for their assistance.
How Much Do I Tip The Baggage Help?
My attitude toward Moroccans is typically that of generosity, especially toward more blue collar laborers, and I always got a smile if I would tip 40-100 dhs (depending on how many bags I had, and sometimes I had a lot!).
What Transportation is Available From the Airports?
All airports offer grand taxi transportation from the airports. Unfortunately, the grand taxi drivers often try and really work you on their prices. Their might be signs posted that say what a standard fare is, but if all the grand taxi drivers agree that it is a different, higher fare, you will be hard pressed to find one who will break the ranks and take you for less. You can bargain for lots of things in Morocco, but I have found with airport grand taxi drivers their minds are pretty firm on prices (even when I would negotiate in Arabic). Again, my rule on this is to be laid back and kind, because if you get worked up over things like this in Morocco, you aren’t going to have much fun 
.
Some airports have trains that you can take directly from the airport, and most will have rental cars. If you are staying in an upper end hotel or riad, they will often offer transportation to you as a part of a holiday package. If you would like to arrange transportation beforehand, I can connect you with a trusted agency that will get you a reliable pick up for a decent price and you won’t have to negotiate anything!
How Strict Are They On Luggage Weight?
This all depends, but I have often left Morocco with bags that are grossly overweight and not been charged for them, but on the other hand sometimes I have gotten nailed for being a bit over. Typically as a rule, Morocco is not as tight on weight/size limits as the US, UK, Europe are when traveling. With the discount guys like Ryanair, I have often found them to be very stingy on their baggage allowance out of Morocco, but with an airline like Air France or RAM, they seem a bit more lax.
How Long Should I Be At The Airport Before My Flight?
In the US they ask you to be at an airport 2 hours before an international flight. In Morocco their is no hard and fast rule. Most of the airports are not super crowded or busy like CDG in Paris or Heathrow or Gatwick in London. So you can be a bit more lax about when you arrive. My personal rule of thumb is to arrive about 1 1/2 before the flight.
If you have any other questions please contact me, as this is a running list of sorts and I would love to answer any questions you have.
photo credit: Steve and Jenna Copely
