Your trip, planned from United States
Travel to Morocco from United States
Flights, visa, the best season and a private trip designed end to end by a Marrakech atelier — so the only thing you plan is what to pack.
Visa
Visa-free · 90 days
Gateways
Casablanca (CMN)
Currency
Dirham (MAD)
Best months
Mar–May · Sep–Nov
Why Morocco
Why American travellers love Morocco.
American travellers come to Rabat for its calm and its culture: the UNESCO-listed capital pairs the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower and the ruins of Chellah with a relaxed Atlantic seafront — and its train station puts Fes, Casablanca and Marrakech within easy reach, so a private trip turns a long-held dream into an easy, well-run reality.
Getting there
Flights from United States
Royal Air Maroc flies nonstop from New York (JFK), Washington (IAD), Boston and Miami to Casablanca (CMN) in about 7–8 hours; from there it is roughly an hour by ONCF train up the coast to Rabat.
Best arrival airports: Casablanca (CMN), one hour to Rabat by train; Rabat-Salé (RBA). We meet every guest in arrivals and drive you door to door — see airport transfers.
Do you need a visa?
United States passport holders do not need a visa for Morocco. You may enter visa-free and stay for up to 90 days for tourism — just bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date.
Time difference
Rabat is about 6 hours ahead of United States (Morocco stays on UTC+1 year-round), which makes for an easy, eastward adjustment.
When to go
The best time to visit.
March–May and September–November are ideal for Rabat — warm, breezy days off the Atlantic, cool evenings, and the best light over the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower and the Chellah gardens. Summers are pleasantly tempered by the ocean; winters are mild and quiet, perfect for the museums and ramparts.
Where to start
Private trips American travellers book most.
Good to know
Morocco from United States — your questions.
Do American travellers need a visa for Morocco?
United States passport holders do not need a visa for Morocco. You may enter visa-free and stay for up to 90 days for tourism — just bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date.
How do I get to Rabat from United States?
Royal Air Maroc flies nonstop from New York (JFK), Washington (IAD), Boston and Miami to Casablanca (CMN) in about 7–8 hours; from there it is roughly an hour by ONCF train up the coast to Rabat.
What is the time difference between United States and Rabat?
Rabat is about 6 hours ahead of United States (Morocco stays on UTC+1 year-round), which makes for an easy, eastward adjustment.
When should American travellers visit Rabat?
March–May and September–November are ideal for Rabat — warm, breezy days off the Atlantic, cool evenings, and the best light over the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower and the Chellah gardens. Summers are pleasantly tempered by the ocean; winters are mild and quiet, perfect for the museums and ramparts.