Casablanca to Washington (CMN–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

Moroccan passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. Morocco is not part of the Visa Waiver Program. Apply at the US Embassy in Rabat or the Consulate General in Casablanca by completing the DS-160 form online and scheduling an in-person interview.

The application fee is USD 185. Wait times for interview appointments vary but can be several months at busy posts. Bring proof of ties to Morocco, financial documents, and a clear travel purpose. The visa, if approved, is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries.

The Metro station is inside Terminal B/C with covered walkway access; Terminal A requires a short outdoor walk or shuttle. Yellow and Blue line trains run to downtown DC in 15–25 minutes for $2.25–$3.85.

Taxis and Uber/Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones outside each terminal; fares to downtown run $15–30. DCA serves the National Mall area and is well-positioned for the U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, and downtown offices. International arrivals clear customs at DCA only for pre-cleared flights; most international traffic uses IAD (Dulles). Rental cars are in a consolidated facility accessible by shuttle.

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 29–34°C with frequent afternoon thunderstorms causing ground stops and airspace flow programs. The summer storm season is the primary operational disruption risk at DCA. Spring and autumn are transitional with variable conditions and occasional severe thunderstorm outbreaks.

Winters (December–February) bring cold temperatures (−2 to 7°C) with occasional snowstorms that disproportionately affect the DC area due to limited snow-removal infrastructure. Even moderate snowfall (5–10 cm) can shut regional airports for hours. Pack layers for winter; the region's storm response is notoriously inconsistent.