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Royal Air Maroc Launches First Direct Flight Route Connecting Morocco and Los Angeles
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Royal Air Maroc Launches First Direct Flight Route Connecting Morocco and Los Angeles

From Hespress · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Royal Air Maroc launched its first direct flight route between Casablanca and Los Angeles on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
  • The new route operates three times a week, aiming to strengthen air connectivity between Morocco and the U.S. West Coast.
  • This initiative is part of Royal Air Maroc's development plan to expand its international network and position Casablanca as a key air hub.

Royal Air Maroc has inaugurated its inaugural direct flight connecting Casablanca, Morocco, with Los Angeles, California, marking a significant expansion of air travel between the North African kingdom and the U.S. West Coast. The first flight departed from Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca early Sunday morning, June 7, 2026, completing the journey in approximately 12 hours.

Hamid Addou, CEO of Royal Air Maroc, hailed the launch as a "historic milestone" for the airline and for African air connectivity. He emphasized that the new route underscores the national carrier's commitment to enhancing Morocco's international presence and broadening communication channels with American markets.

The Casablanca-Los Angeles route will operate three times weekly, on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Flights depart Casablanca at 4:00 AM local time, arriving in Los Angeles at 8:20 AM. Return flights leave Los Angeles at 10:20 AM, reaching Casablanca at 5:25 AM the following day. The airline is utilizing long-haul aircraft equipped with amenities tailored for intercontinental travel.

This new service is a key component of Royal Air Maroc's strategic development plan, agreed upon with the government in 2023. The plan aims to broaden the airline's international flight network and solidify Casablanca's role as a vital aviation hub linking Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

The launch of this route constitutes a historic milestone for the company and for African air connectivity.

— Hamid AddouDescribing the significance of the new Casablanca-Los Angeles flight.
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Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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