Historic New Flight Route Will Connect Africa and US West Coast

Image: Royal Air Maroc Boeing 787 Dreamliner. (Photo Credit: Adobe/IanDewarPhotography)
Image: Royal Air Maroc Boeing 787 Dreamliner. (Photo Credit: Adobe/IanDewarPhotography)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 11:40 AM ET, Fri December 12, 2025

Morocco’s flag carrier, Royal Air Maroc, has announced a new nonstop service between Los Angeles and Casablanca beginning June 7, 2026.

The historic route is the first connecting Africa and the U.S. Pacific Coast with an 11-hour connection.

The new service will be offered three times a week from each location in anticipation of the travel demand ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Flight schedules currently available for booking include:

Los Angeles (LAX) to Casablanca (CMN) - Flight AT251, Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays, Departure: 10:20 a.m. Arrival: 5:25 a.m. (next day)

Casablanca (CMN) to Los Angeles (LAX) - Flight AT250, Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays, Departure: 4:00 a.m. Arrival: 8:20 a.m.

Royal Air Maroc’s new service strengthens Casablanca’s position as a major hub linking Africa, Europe and the Americas and aligns with the airline’s plan to expand its fleet, open new routes and increase domestic and international service.

The airline currently serves North American destinations like New York, Washington, D.C, Miami, Montreal and Toronto. The Los Angeles route complements increased frequencies on other strategic long-haul gateways, including Miami, Washington, D.C., São Paulo and Dubai.

This new Los Angeles expansion represents a strategic anticipation of the FIFA World Cup 2030, hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal.


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