Casablanca · Morocco
Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
Mohammed V International Airport is located in Nouaceur province, approximately 30 kilometres south of central Casablanca. The airport serves as the principal international gateway to Morocco and the primary hub for national carrier Royal Air Maroc. Passenger operations are handled across two main connected terminal buildings.
Terminals
- Terminal 1
- Handles both international and domestic flights, operating as the main hub terminal for Royal Air Maroc.
- Terminal 2
- Dedicated to international passenger arrivals and departures served by international carriers.
Arriving
Upon landing, international passengers proceed through immigration control, collect checked baggage, and pass through customs before entering the public arrivals hall.
- Follow signs to international arrivals and passport control after disembarking.
- Present a valid passport; visa-exempt foreign visitors receive an entry stamp from border officials.
- Proceed to the baggage reclaim area located immediately after passport control.
- Clear customs screening, where checked and carry-on luggage is typically scanned via X-ray machines.
- Exit into the public arrivals area where ground transport, ATMs, and SIM card kiosks are located.
Getting to the city
Train
Train (ONCF)
Direct train connection located in the basement level of Terminal 1.
- Time:
- roughly 45 minutes
- Typical cost:
- typically 50 MAD
Taxi
Official Taxi
Grand Taxis operate from designated ranks outside the arrivals terminal.
- Time:
- roughly 30-45 minutes
- Typical cost:
- typically 250-300 MAD
Car rental
Car Rental
Desks for major international and local car hire agencies are located in the arrivals hall.
- Time:
- roughly 30-45 minutes to city centre
- Typical cost:
- varies by supplier and vehicle type
Connections & transfers
Transfers between international and domestic flights occur within the main terminal complex.
- Connecting passengers with onward boarding passes follow overhead transfer signage.
- If changing between international and domestic flights, passengers must clear immigration and customs at Casablanca.
- Baggage checked through to the final destination will be transferred automatically unless advised otherwise at check-in.
Wi-Fi & staying connected
Free Wi-Fi access is available across terminal areas.
- Select the official airport Wi-Fi network from your device settings.
- Access requires accepting terms on a splash page.
- Local mobile operator kiosks in the arrivals hall offer local SIM cards upon presentation of a passport.
Money, cards & tipping
Currency exchange facilities and automated teller machines (ATMs) are available in arrivals.
- ATMs accepting international Visa and Mastercard cards are located in both terminals.
- Official currency exchange counters operate in the arrivals areas.
- The Moroccan Dirham (MAD) is a restricted currency; retain exchange receipts if you intend to reconvert unspent cash upon departure.
Food & drink
A range of dining options is situated in both landside and airside areas.
- Landside options include cafes and grab-and-go snack bars.
- Airside departures halls feature quick-service eateries and international coffee outlets.
- Moroccan tea and light meals are available alongside standard continental choices.
Lounges & rest
Airline and independent passenger lounges are available airside.
- Royal Air Maroc operates flagship lounges for business class passengers and eligible status members.
- Paid-access independent lounges are accessible to premium cardholders or via walk-up payment.
- Lounges provide comfortable seating, complimentary refreshments, Wi-Fi, and flight display screens.
Airport hotels
On-site transit accommodation and nearby airport hotels are available.
- An airside transit hotel provides short-stay rooms for passengers with long layovers.
- Several international chain hotels operate within a short driving distance of the airport site.
- Hotel shuttle services and taxis connect off-site accommodations with the terminal buildings.
Baggage & customs
Baggage trolleys, wrapping services, and lost property offices are available.
- Luggage trolleys are provided near the baggage reclaim carousels.
- Luggage wrapping stations operate landside prior to check-in desks.
- For misplaced checked baggage, report directly to your airline's baggage handler desk in the reclaim area.
Family & accessibility
Basic family amenities are situated within the terminal facilities.
- Baby care and diaper-changing facilities are integrated into select restroom blocks.
- Lifts connect all public terminal levels to accommodate strollers and wheelchairs.
Facilities
- ATMs
- Currency Exchange
- Train Station
- Car Rental Desks
- Cafes and Restaurants
- Duty-Free Shops
- Prayer Rooms
- Information Desks
Emergency & safety
Local emergency number: Police: 19 | Gendarmerie: 177 | Ambulance: 15
- Contact airport security or information desk staff immediately in case of medical or safety incidents.
- A medical service station is located on-site for emergency health assistance.
- If you lose your passport, report it immediately to the airport police station and contact your embassy.
Before you leave home
- Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
- Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
- Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
- Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
- Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
- Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
- Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
- Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.
Official sources
Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.
- Office National Des Aéroports - Casablanca Mohammed V AirportOfficial airport source
- Administration des Douanes et Impôts IndirectsGovernment source
- ONCF - National Railways OfficeOfficial transit source
- Ministère de la Santé et de la Protection SocialeGovernment source
Guide last reviewed September 13, 2026
Airport information can change. Verify terminal assignments, schedules, fares, entry requirements and operating hours with the official provider before travel.
Land connected
Airport Wi-Fi is slow, time-limited and not private. A travel eSIM activates before you fly, so maps, ride-hailing and your booking emails work the second you switch off airplane mode.
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