Casablanca (CMN) is Morocco's largest airport and the gateway to Marrakech, Fez, and the rest of the country. Royal Air Maroc joined Oneworld in 2020, opening cheap awards on AAdvantage. Delta runs direct JFK-CMN service. Air France connects via CDG. Here is the practical 2026 picture for getting to Morocco on points.
Direct US-Casablanca service in 2026
| Route | Carrier | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| JFK-CMN | Royal Air Maroc, Delta | Daily combined |
| IAD-CMN | Royal Air Maroc | 4x weekly |
| BOS-CMN | Royal Air Maroc (seasonal) | Up to 3x weekly |
| MIA-CMN | Royal Air Maroc (seasonal) | Up to 3x weekly |
Award routings: cheapest paths in 2026
| Routing | Mile cost (each way business) | Cash YQ |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Maroc direct JFK-CMN via AAdvantage | ~70,000 AA miles (Region MEA) | ~$80-$120 |
| Royal Air Maroc via BA Avios (Oneworld) | ~50,000-80,000 Avios depending on routing | ~$200-$400 (BA-side YQ) |
| Delta direct JFK-CMN via Flying Blue | ~75,000-90,000 Flying Blue (no Promo typically) | ~$310 (AF YQ) |
| Air France via CDG-CMN on Flying Blue | ~75,000 Flying Blue + ~$310 | ~$310 |
| Star Alliance via FRA/MUC-CMN on Aeroplan | ~75,000 Aeroplan | ~$280-$340 |
The Royal Air Maroc Oneworld sweet spot
Royal Air Maroc joined Oneworld in 2020. The published AAdvantage Region MEA business class rate of 70,000 miles each way + ~$80-$120 in YQ is among the cheapest premium-cabin awards from the US to North Africa. Royal Air Maroc operates 787-9 service on JFK-CMN with a competitive business class product (full-flat, direct aisle access). For Citi-anchored points travelers (Citi ThankYou transfers 1:1 to AA), this is the cleanest path.
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Hotels in Casablanca and Marrakech on points
- Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca: Cash-only; bookable via Amex FHR with $100 credit.
- Hyatt Regency Casablanca: Category 4, 15,000 World of Hyatt points/night — exceptional value.
- Hilton Casablanca: ~50,000-70,000 Hilton points/night.
- Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca: ~30,000-50,000 (independent program).
In Marrakech (3-hour train from Casablanca):
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- The Royal Mansour Marrakech: Cash-only ultra-luxury; bookable via Amex FHR.
- Mandarin Oriental Marrakech: Cash-only luxury.
- Sofitel Marrakech Lounge & Spa: ~30,000 (independent program).
- Hilton Tangier: ~40,000-60,000 Hilton points/night (alternative city).
The Marrakech and Fez onward by train
Most US travelers visit Casablanca as a stopover en route to Marrakech (3 hours by train) or Fez (3.5 hours). Morocco's ONCF rail network is modern and reliable:
- Casablanca-Marrakech: 3-hour Al Boraq high-speed train, 2nd class ~$25, 1st class ~$40.
- Casablanca-Fez: 3.5-hour conventional train, ~$15 in 1st class.
- Casablanca-Tangier: 2-hour Al Boraq high-speed train, ~$30 in 1st class.
Bottom line
For most points travelers, Royal Air Maroc direct via AAdvantage at 70,000 miles + ~$80 each way business class is the cheapest path to Casablanca. The Oneworld migration in 2020 made this an accessible redemption for AAdvantage cardholders and Citi ThankYou-anchored points travelers. The Hyatt Regency Casablanca at 15,000 World of Hyatt points/night is the cleanest hotel-points value in the city. Plan onward to Marrakech or Fez via ONCF train.
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Last verified by the Pointify research team on May 1, 2026, against current AAdvantage Oneworld region rates and Royal Air Maroc partner saver inventory. RAM joined Oneworld in 2020; verify current partner saver availability before transferring miles.
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