Hello from Morocco! I just flew Royal Air Maroc’s Boeing 737 business class on the 45-minute flight from Malaga (AGP) to Casablanca (CMN).
Let’s be honest, North African airlines (and airports, and maybe countries?) and I don’t get along particularly well. 😉 Egypt doesn’t care for me, and my Air Algerie flight on the outbound of this trip might just earn my lowest star rating ever, when I publish my full review.
So by comparison, I have to give Royal Air Maroc some credit, as I had a pleasant flight with the carrier, especially for a short haul. I’ll have a full review soon, but would like to share some initial thoughts.
Royal Air Maroc’s 737 business class seats are comfortable
Credit where credit’s due, I appreciate how Royal Air Maroc’s 737 business class consists of “real” business class seats. That’s the case throughout the dual-class 737 fleet, and it’s quite the contrast to what you’ll find on European carriers, as well as some other North African carriers, operating comparable routes.
It’s nice to have that assurance, rather than simply economy seats with a blocked middle. Now, the cabin wasn’t necessarily in great condition — there was a lot of wear and tear, and the toilet seat in the lavatory wouldn’t stay open without being held, which is less than ideal. But hey, that’s minor in the scheme of things!
Also note that there’s no Wi-Fi and no streaming entertainment, but there are some cartoons on overhead monitors (though Royal Air Maroc is introducing Starlink as of early 2027).
Royal Air Maroc’s business class food is quite good
Given that this was a flight of under an hour, I was very impressed by the quality and quantity of the food. A snack was served after takeoff, consisting of burrata, prawns, some veggies, a cheese plate, and a dessert.
There was even time for a cup of tea. Royal Air Maroc also serves alcohol on these flights, though I didn’t have anything on that front.
While limited in choice, there were also pre-departure drinks, which most European carriers don’t serve. One can’t really ask for a lot more on a flight like this.
Royal Air Maroc’s business class service was decent
North Africa is tricky when it comes to service, because I find in places like Egypt and Morocco, people are genuinely hospitable in a non-transactional or work setting, while otherwise, it’s more of a mixed bag. On this flight, the supervisor was a really nice guy, though he wasn’t the primary person serving the cabin.
Meanwhile the flight attendant working business class had the charm of a robot, but at least she wasn’t rude? This was a short flight and she went through the motions, so I’m hardly going to complain about that!
Another nice aspect of Royal Air Maroc’s “service” is that the airline offers a dedicated business class bus if you arrive at a remote stand in Casablanca, which makes the arrivals experience much more pleasant, in terms of speed and comfort.
Bottom line
Royal Air Maroc offers a pleasant business class experience on its Boeing 737s. The best part of the experience is the “real” business class seats, rather than just economy seats with a blocked middle. For a flight of this length, I thought the snack service was also very good.
It does feel like Royal Air Maroc tries a bit harder than carriers like Air Algerie and Tunisair, which isn’t surprising, given that Morocco is a big tourist destination, the airline is in oneworld, etc. I’d also say it’s much better than EgyptAir, though I’ve heard the carrier is improving, not that I’ll experience it firsthand any time soon…
What’s your take on Royal Air Maroc’s 737 business class?
The meal served on that flight is more substantial and better looking than the meal Delta served me in first class between DTW and SEA earlier this week.
I like the idea of a business class bus to a remote stand. Didn't get that on Qatar which is supposed to be one of the best.
Royal Air Maroc is not an European airline, then why reference them?
And why always this shitstorm on European business class. I get it, just a blocked middle seat. But then also mention you get served food (most of the time more substantial than in the US), and - most importantly - regular lounge access just with the ticket.