New York to Marrakesh (JFK–RAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–RAK had nonstop service from Saudia, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,637 miles in 6h 11m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Marrakesh from New York
| Metric | JFK→RAK | EWR→RAK | HPN→RAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | – |
| Flight time | 6h 11m | 7h 30m | 6h |
| Departure OTP | 24% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · RAK: +01
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 11:00 PM in Marrakesh.
US passport holders enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) in Casablanca, Marrakech Menara (RAK), or any Moroccan airport, immigration stamps your passport after you fill out an arrival card. The card asks for your name, passport number, accommodation address, and profession.
The 90-day stay cannot be extended without leaving the country. For longer stays, exit to a neighboring country (Spain is a 35-minute ferry from Tangier to Tarifa) and return for a fresh 90 days. Morocco spans from Mediterranean beaches in the north to Sahara dunes in the south. Marrakech, Fez, Chefchaouen, and Essaouira are the main tourist cities. The medinas of Fez and Marrakech are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Atlas Mountains between Marrakech and the Sahara reach 4,167m at Jebel Toubkal, North Africa's highest peak.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Casablanca run about 7 hours on Royal Air Maroc. Seasonal nonstop service operates to Marrakech from New York on Royal Air Maroc and other carriers. Morocco uses the Moroccan dirham (MAD), trading at roughly 10 MAD per $1. ATMs are common in cities and tourist towns. Card payments work at hotels and larger restaurants. Riads (traditional guesthouses) in the Marrakech medina cost MAD 400 to MAD 1,500 ($40 to $150) per night. ONCF trains connect Casablanca to Marrakech in 2 hours 30 minutes for MAD 149 ($15) first class and to Fez in 3 hours 30 minutes. CTM and Supratours buses cover routes not served by rail. A tagine at a local restaurant costs MAD 40 to MAD 80 ($4 to $8).
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–RAK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to RAK
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) had nonstop service from Saudia, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
JFK to RAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to RAK is about 6 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,637 miles (5,853 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Mohammed V. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).