Royal Air Maroc Launches Its First Direct Flight Connection Between Casablanca and Los Angeles
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Royal Air Maroc Expands International Reach with First Direct Flight to Los Angeles
On June 7, 2026, Royal Air Maroc took a significant step in its international development by launching its inaugural direct flight from Casablanca to Los Angeles. This new route positions the national airline as the first African carrier to connect Morocco directly to the West Coast of the United States.
The aircraft, operating under flight number AT250, landed at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after nearly twelve hours of flight, officially marking the opening of this strategic new route.
A Symbolic Welcome at Los Angeles Airport
Upon arrival, the plane was greeted with a spectacular water cannon salute, a tradition reserved for major events in the aviation industry. This tribute was accompanied by a particularly symbolic radio exchange between the Royal Air Maroc crew and the air traffic controllers in Los Angeles.
The control tower officially welcomed the inaugural flight from Casablanca, acknowledging both the crew and passengers of this historic connection. This gesture reflects the importance placed on this new air link between the two continents.
Flight AT250: A Nod to Moroccan-American Relations
The flight number AT250 was not chosen randomly; it references the 250 years of diplomatic relations and friendship between Morocco and the United States, as Morocco was the first country to recognize American independence.
This new air connection is part of a broader initiative to strengthen economic, tourist, and cultural exchanges between the two nations.
Three Weekly Flights between Casablanca and Los Angeles
Royal Air Maroc will operate this new route with three flights per week.
Departures from Casablanca are scheduled for Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 4:00 AM, arriving in Los Angeles at 8:20 AM (local time). Return flights will leave Los Angeles at 10:20 AM, arriving in Casablanca the following day at 5:25 AM.
A New Gateway to North America
The launch of this direct flight to Los Angeles enhances Royal Air Maroc’s transatlantic network and solidifies Casablanca’s position as an air hub connecting Africa, Europe, and North America.
This new service is also expected to boost tourist traffic, commercial exchanges, and travel for the Moroccan diaspora based on the American West Coast.
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