Royal Air Maroc Boeing 787-9 Seat Guide (2026)

Royal Air Maroc operates the Boeing 787-9 on transatlantic routes from Casablanca Mohammed V Airport (CMN) to New York JFK, Washington Dulles, Montreal, and Miami, as well as on African routes to Dakar, Abidjan, Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, and other key African destinations. The airline joined the oneworld alliance in 2020, which added BA, American, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas as codeshare and mileage partners - a meaningful change for frequent flyers using these programs.

Why Royal Air Maroc matters for African routing

The Casablanca hub occupies a specific geographic position that creates efficient connections to West Africa, the Maghreb, and parts of East Africa that are poorly served by other transatlantic carriers. A New York to Dakar routing via CMN on Royal Air Maroc is typically the most direct option available - a nonstop alternative from JFK to Dakar doesn't exist at most times of year. For travelers to Abidjan, Accra, Conakry, or Bamako, the CMN connection is often the only realistic itinerary that avoids a longer routing through Paris or London.

Business Class

Royal Air Maroc Business Class on the 787-9 uses a 1-2-1 reverse herringbone layout with direct aisle access from every seat. The bed is fully flat at 78 inches. There is no privacy door - the product is open-suite. Seat width is 21 inches with a 15-inch IFE screen. The odd/even row rule applies: odd-numbered window seats (A and K) are flush against the fuselage - the better solo sleeping position. Even-numbered window seats face the aisle more directly. The centre D and G seats in odd rows face each other - the couples configuration.

The Royal Air Maroc Business Class soft product reflects the airline's Moroccan identity - the tagine and pastilla options on Casablanca-departing flights are consistently rated as genuine highlights by passengers who expect generic airline food and receive something considerably more considered. The mint tea service is genuine rather than ceremonial. This is one of the areas where the airline's cultural specificity creates a differentiated experience over European carrier Business Class on the same routes.

Economy Class

Economy on the Royal Air Maroc 787-9 uses a 3-3-3 layout with 31 inches of pitch. IFE screens are 9 inches - functional for shorter segments but smaller than most modern widebody competitors. The Dreamliner's lower cabin altitude and higher humidity apply across all cabins, which matters on the 7-8 hour New York to Casablanca crossing. Exit rows offer extra legroom. The forward Economy section is the acoustic sweet spot.

Casablanca Mohammed V Airport - connection intelligence

CMN is a manageable transit airport for connections of 90 minutes or more. The international terminal is a single building and walking distances are short - a significant practical advantage over Paris CDG, London Heathrow, or Frankfurt for tight connections. Business Class passengers have access to the Royal Air Maroc lounge in the international terminal, which is a functional space with Moroccan food offerings. The connection to domestic Morocco and to regional African destinations is efficient. The main practical note for US-connecting passengers: CMN uses the same terminal for arrivals and departures, so the flow from an incoming transatlantic flight to an outbound African connection is typically under 15 minutes of walking.

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Business Class features a stable tray table adequate for a 15-inch laptop. Royal Air Maroc uses Panasonic satellite Wi-Fi - availability and speeds vary by route and aircraft. Business seats have AC outlets and USB-A. Economy has USB-A at most seats.

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