Tailored private journeys for American travellers, with Royal Air Maroc nonstop service from JFK and Washington Dulles, English-speaking driver-guides, hand-picked riads and luxury hotels, and every quote issued in USD with no foreign transaction fees.
Why usWhy Americans Book Morocco With Gateway2Morocco
We're a North-American-licensed travel agency operated by a founder born in Morocco's High Atlas. You get USD pricing, English-speaking guides, a BC-licensed agency behind your booking, and a team that knows exactly what U.S. travelers expect — Wi-Fi that works, ice in your drinks, and itineraries that respect your vacation days. Every private Morocco tour we build starts from a real conversation about your dates and interests.
Getting thereU.S. to Morocco — Flight Options by Gateway
Our preferred routing for American travelers is Royal Air Maroc's nonstop service from JFK or IAD into Casablanca (CMN). For the rest of the country, we sequence one-stop European connections through Madrid, Lisbon, Paris, or Frankfurt.
Booking from north of the border instead? See our guide to Morocco tours from Canada, priced in CAD and booked under BC consumer-protection law.
JFK / EWR (New York): Royal Air Maroc direct to Casablanca (CMN), approximately 7 hrs 30 min — nonstop
IAD (Washington Dulles): Royal Air Maroc direct to Casablanca (CMN), approximately 7 hrs 45 min — nonstop
BOS (Boston): Connect via JFK on Royal Air Maroc, or via Lisbon / Madrid / Paris, approximately 10–12 hrs total — 1 stop
MIA (Miami): Connect via Madrid (Iberia) or Lisbon (TAP) to Casablanca / Marrakech, approximately 11–13 hrs total — 1 stop
ORD (Chicago): Connect via JFK on Royal Air Maroc, or via Paris (Air France) / London (British Airways), approximately 12–14 hrs total — 1 stop
ATL (Atlanta): Connect via JFK / Paris / Amsterdam to Casablanca or Marrakech, approximately 13–15 hrs total — 1 stop
DFW / IAH (Texas): Connect via Paris (Air France) or Frankfurt (Lufthansa) to Casablanca / Marrakech, approximately 14–16 hrs total — 1 stop
LAX / SFO (West Coast): Connect via Paris (Air France) or London (British Airways) to Marrakech / Casablanca, approximately 16–19 hrs total — 1 stop
Tip: We can fold flight sourcing into your itinerary if you'd like, or work alongside your own travel-rewards booking. Many of our American clients use Amex Membership Rewards on Air France/KLM partners for SkyTeam connections.
Your protectionWhat Our BC Licence Means for Americans
Gateway2Morocco Travel is licensed by Consumer Protection BC (licence #80460), the regulator for travel agents in British Columbia. That puts a North American regulator behind your booking. Most Morocco-direct operators answer to none.
✓Dispute Resolution: if something goes wrong, you have a North American regulator to escalate to — not just a small-claims court in Casablanca
✓Card payments: you pay a Canadian company by Amex, Visa or Mastercard, with your card issuer's usual protections
✓Written T&Cs in English: cancellation policy, payment schedule and inclusions in clear English — not translated supplier contracts that lose meaning in transit
Best time to goWhen Americans Should Travel to Morocco
Morocco runs approximately 4–5 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern time. Spring and fall are peak — book 4–6 months ahead. Summer is hot inland but excellent on the Atlantic coast. Winter is mild in the south and stunning for desert nights under the stars.
Spring (Mar–May): peak season — perfect temperatures, blooming oases, ideal for the Sahara. Book early.
Summer (Jun–Aug): hot inland (35–40°C). We pivot itineraries to the Essaouira coast and Atlas mountains.
Fall (Sep–Nov): best season for first-timers — warm days, cool nights, harvest in the Atlas valleys.
Winter (Dec–Feb): mild south, snow-capped Atlas. Magical desert nights. Christmas/New Year books out fast.
The differenceSix Reasons American Travelers Choose Us
We're not a re-seller. We're a North-American-licensed agency with an in-country Moroccan operation — designed for the way Americans actually plan and travel. Explore our full range of tailor-made Morocco tours to see how a private itinerary comes together.
High Atlas-Born Founder: our founder, Brahim Jounh, was born in Agoudal in Morocco's High Atlas and has been guiding since 1999, so every itinerary reflects insider local knowledge, not Google-trip-planner clichés
USD-Native Pricing: you see and pay in U.S. dollars, with no exchange-rate guessing games and no foreign transaction fees on properly issued USD invoices
English-Speaking Guides: every driver and guide is fluent in English and culturally fluent with Americans, so there's no mid-trip language frustration
24/7 In-Country Hotline: trip support runs on Morocco time, so if your hotel mixes up your room at 11pm, our local team handles it before you finish unpacking
Flexible Payment Options: pay by U.S. credit card, ACH, wire, Zelle or PayPal, with a deposit and balance schedule and no nasty surprise fees
Free 48-Hour Custom Proposal: send us your dates and interests and we respond within 48 hours with a real itinerary and zero high-pressure sales calls
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Good to knowFAQs
Do American citizens need a visa for Morocco?+
No. U.S. passport holders can enter Morocco visa-free for stays up to 90 days for tourism. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your date of entry, and you'll need at least one blank page for the entry stamp. We send a pre-trip prep PDF that walks you through everything Customs may ask.
Are there nonstop flights from the U.S. to Morocco?+
Yes — Royal Air Maroc operates nonstop service from New York JFK and Washington Dulles (IAD) to Casablanca (CMN) year-round. Flight time is approximately 7.5 hours. From most other U.S. cities, you'll connect once — typically via Madrid (Iberia), Lisbon (TAP), Paris (Air France), London (British Airways), or Frankfurt (Lufthansa). We can structure your itinerary around whichever routing makes sense for your home airport.
Is Morocco safe for American travelers?+
Yes — Morocco is one of the safest destinations in North Africa and the broader region for U.S. travelers. The U.S. State Department currently lists Morocco at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, the same advisory level as France, Germany, the U.K. and Italy. Our private itineraries add a layer beyond solo travel: a dedicated English-speaking driver, vetted accommodation, 24/7 in-country support, and curated routes that avoid the small handful of areas the State Department flags.
How do you handle payment for U.S. clients?+
You can pay by U.S. credit card (Amex, Visa, Mastercard), ACH bank transfer, international wire, Zelle, or PayPal. Invoicing is in USD, so your credit-card statement won't show foreign transaction fees. See our sample pricing for what a trip costs. A deposit confirms the booking and the balance is due 90 days before departure; trips confirmed inside 90 days are paid in full at booking. Larger or last-minute bookings can be structured differently — just ask. These are our standard terms — the exact terms that govern your trip are the ones set out in your own trip proposal and confirmation invoice.
What's the time difference between the U.S. and Morocco?+
Morocco runs on GMT+1 year-round. That's typically 4 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern time, 5 ahead of Central, 6 ahead of Mountain, and 7 ahead of Pacific. Most American travelers find the jet lag from the East Coast manageable — similar to flying to Western Europe. We build a relaxed Day 1, or a half-day Casablanca walk, into most itineraries to let you reset.
We're a multi-generational family with kids and grandparents — can you accommodate that?+
Yes — multi-gen American families are one of our most common bookings. We use mid-size or large private vehicles, select accommodation with family suites or connecting rooms, build in slower pacing and rest days, and offer kid-friendly cooking classes, camel rides in the dunes, and Atlas village visits that work for all ages. Tell us the ages and mobility levels of everyone traveling, and we'll design accordingly.
How far in advance should we book?+
For peak season travel (April–May and September–October), we recommend booking 4–6 months ahead — the best riads in Fes and Marrakech sell out fast in those windows. For Christmas/New Year, book 8–10 months out. For shoulder seasons, 8–12 weeks is usually enough lead time. If you're planning closer to departure, we can almost always still build something excellent.
Can you arrange a kosher, halal, vegetarian or other special diet?+
Yes. Morocco is naturally halal-friendly across the board. We routinely arrange vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and kosher meals. For strict kosher, we work with specific Casablanca and Marrakech kosher caterers and restaurants. Just tell us your dietary requirements at the proposal stage and we'll structure restaurant and riad selections around them.
What about travel insurance?+
We strongly recommend U.S. travelers purchase comprehensive travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical evacuation, and lost baggage. We don't sell insurance directly, but we can point you toward U.S.-based providers our clients have had good experiences with, including Allianz, Travel Guard, and World Nomads. Many premium credit cards include baseline trip protection worth checking before you buy a standalone policy.
Send us your dates, your group size, and what you'd like to see — we'll respond within 48 hours with a custom itinerary and real USD pricing.
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