Carry-On for Casablanca: Airline Limits and Packing

Carry-On for Casablanca: RAM, Ryanair and Air Arabia Maroc Rules

For a Casablanca trip, check the operating airline on every booked segment. The comparisons below describe baggage rules, not a verified list of current routes to CMN.

Airline Quick Reference

Royal Air Maroc permits one 55×40×25 cm cabin bag:10 kg in Economy or 12 kg in Business. One separate personal item up to 40×30×15 cm and 2 kg is included. The maximum width is 40 cm and depth 25 cm; measure the whole packed shape.

Air Arabia includes one 55×40×20 cm cabin bag up to 7 kg plus one 25×33×20 cm personal item up to 3 kg. The combined 10 kg includes duty-free purchases; it is not a 10 kg allowance for one main bag. Check the operating airline and booked fare. The Morocco fare table includes cabin baggage in Basic, Value and Ultimate.

easyJet includes a small underseat bag; a large cabin bag needs an eligible fare, purchased option or applicable benefit. Confirm the booked itinerary and inclusion rather than assuming that any 56×45×25 cm bag is free.

What Kind of City is Casablanca?

Unlike Marrakech or Fes, Casablanca is a business destination. The city centre is modern, European-influenced, and built for commerce rather than tourism. You will not find a vast, labyrinthine medina here — the old medina is small and easily walkable in an hour.

What Casablanca does have:

• Hassan II Mosque — one of the world's largest mosques, built on a platform over the Atlantic Ocean, with a retractable roof and stunning craftsmanship. Open to non-Muslim visitors on guided tours.
• The Corniche — Casablanca's waterfront boulevard with restaurants, cafes, and beach clubs.
• A modern city infrastructure — streets are wide, taxis are metered (in theory), and the tramway is clean and efficient.

Most tourists use Casablanca as a base to reach the rest of Morocco. ONCF trains are excellent, and the high-speed Al Boraq line now reaches Tangier in about 2 hours. Marrakech is 3 hours south.

Modest Dress in Morocco

Morocco is a Muslim-majority country and dress standards are more conservative than Europe, particularly outside the main tourist areas.

Pack at minimum:

• One outfit with covered shoulders and knees for mosque visits and medina exploration
• A lightweight scarf (women) — useful for sun, wind, and respectful coverage; not mandatory at Hassan II for tourists but appreciated
• Closed shoes or sandals with back straps for rough medina streets

In Casablanca's business district and along the Corniche, Western dress is common and unremarkable. In the medina and souks, and especially at religious sites, covered dress is both respectful and will draw less attention.

Airport Tips: CMN (Mohammed V International)

CMN is about 30 km southeast of Casablanca city centre. The CTM express bus and the Al Bidaoui train (line 3 of the suburban rail) both connect the airport to Casa Voyageurs station — the train takes about 35 minutes and costs around 60 MAD (roughly €6). A taxi to the city centre officially costs around 300–350 MAD fixed, but negotiate before getting in.

The airside duty-free at CMN has good Moroccan goods — argan oil, Moroccan spice sets, and tea accessories. These are sealed for purchase and can travel in your carry-on.

Packing for Casablanca

Casablanca is warm but not extreme:

• Spring (March–May): 18–23°C, pleasant. Light clothes plus one layer.
• Summer (June–September): 25–30°C coastal, less humid than inland Morocco. Lightweight clothes.
• Winter (November–February): 12–18°C, rain possible. A jacket is needed.

A 4–5 night Casablanca business or short-stay trip packs easily into a 35–40 L bag within 10 kg if you plan outfits efficiently. If you are day-tripping to Marrakech or Fes, you need only one day's outfit beyond your base Casablanca clothes.

Tips

• Royal Air Maroc uses 55×40×25 cm for the main bag; Business changes the weight allowance, not its dimensions or piece count.
• The dirham is not freely convertible outside Morocco. Use your currency before departure or spend it in airport shops; leftover MAD is hard to exchange abroad.
• Moroccan argan oil and traditional leather goods make excellent small souvenirs that pack flat and stay under liquid limits.
• Book the Hassan II Mosque guided tour in advance during peak season — tours sell out.

Bottom Line

Check the airline operating each segment and the baggage included in its fare. Royal Air Maroc allows 55×40×25 cm for one main bag, with 10 kg Economy or 12 kg Business. Compare any connecting carrier separately.