I remember sitting with my coffee one morning in New York, scrolling endlessly through travel blogs, and thinking of Morocco. The colours, the chaos, the calm of the desert nights. But before you even hit that “book” button, there are a few things you must know about traveling from the USA to Morocco.
It is not complicated, but it is not like hopping over to Mexico either. You need your passport, but most US citizens don’t need a visa if they are staying less than 90 days.
One night, I tried to search on the internet and came across Morocco-Excursion.com, and let me tell you, I was totally hooked. They mentioned all about all these Morocco desert tours, where they displayed many pictures of Camel rides, sleeping under the stars, and sweet mint tea. I immediately booked my tour.
Everything can be customized. You can make it short, long, luxury, budget, whatever fits your vibe. They don’t throw out random fixed prices either, which I liked.
They actually quote you based on your:
- Group size
- Travel dates
- What kind of experience do you want
- Private driver
- Shared tour
- Something fancy.
Prices roughly start around maybe $400–$500 for shorter desert trips, but it really depends.
And the thing is, Morocco is not just sand dunes and camels. The country is like layers. Marrakech hits you with sounds, scooters buzzing, spices sizzling, that call to prayer echoing across rooftops. Then you go south, and suddenly it is quiet. The Sahara feels infinite.
There is this strange peace in the middle of all that emptiness. And then, a guide handed me a cup of hot tea, and it was like the universe saying – Relax. Just be here.
But ok, logistics. If you are travelling from the USA, then you can get a very convenient flight by planning in advance. There is a direct flight (Royal Air Maroc) that starts from JFK, New York, and lands in Casablanca. You can proceed from there to Des or Marrakech, from where your Morocco tours will start.
If you are travelling during the summer, remember, it will be too hot. Better plan during the fall or spring seasons unless you are comfortable with high temperatures.
Also, you must be mindful of the local culture. Avoid exposing your body too much, particularly if you are travelling in rural areas. People are, as such, quite friendly and respectful to foreigners, so you must also respect their culture.
Bargaining is normal, not rude, actually kind of fun once you get the hang of it. And food, don’t even get me started. Tagine, couscous, those flaky little pastries, I still dream of them sometimes.
Final Word
Don’t overthink it if you are travelling to Morocco from the USA. Of course, you may find Morocco a bit chaotic and calm, but it is quite a welcoming place, too. Better discuss with the people on Morocco-Excursion.com and be a little flexible about a few unexpected things once you are there. Because that is where Morocco really happens.
