This update focuses on Royal Air Maroc Dreamliner upgrade. Royal Air Maroc is taking a new step in modernising its long-haul fleet by teaming up with Boeing to refurbish the cabins of seven 787-8 Dreamliners, a move that could directly improve the travel experience of many Moroccans living abroad.
Royal Air Maroc Dreamliner upgrade: what to know
A partnership agreement was signed on Thursday between Royal Air Maroc and US aircraft manufacturer Boeing on the sidelines of the 8th Marrakech Airshow, held from 7 to 10 October at the Royal Armed Forces air base in Marrakech.
The document was signed by Fahad Al Mheiri, Boeing’s regional president for the Middle East and North Africa, and Naoual Ait Hammou, head of flight operations at Royal Air Maroc.
The deal covers the renewal of the cabins of seven Boeing 787-8 aircraft, delivered new to the airline between 2015 and 2018. With this Royal Air Maroc Dreamliner upgrade, the company aims to raise the level of comfort on board, especially on long-haul routes.
What changes on board for passengers
The agreement provides for a full refresh of the interior layout of these Dreamliners. The stated goal is to improve travel conditions and align these aircraft with the latest comfort standards already deployed on other long-haul jets in the fleet.
Technical details of the new layout have not yet been released, but the intention is clearly to bring these seven 787-8s closer to Royal Air Maroc’s newest long-haul aircraft in terms of comfort.
For passengers who regularly fly back and forth between Morocco and their country of residence, this Royal Air Maroc Dreamliner upgrade could mean:
- more modern and consistent cabins across the main long-haul routes,
- greater comfort on overnight flights,
- a smoother, more unified experience between different long-distance destinations.
The Boeing 787-8s involved have a capacity of 274 seats. They operate alongside six larger-capacity Boeing 787-9s, which together form the airline’s long-haul fleet.
Key for long-haul routes used by Moroccans abroad
The aircraft covered by the agreement operate Royal Air Maroc’s major long-haul routes out of Casablanca to distant cities. These include destinations in North America, such as Los Angeles and New York, in South America, such as São Paulo, and in Asia, including Beijing.
For many Moroccans based in these regions, these flights are the most natural direct link for trips home, whether in summer, during religious holidays or school breaks.
This this case comes as Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup, an event that is expected to boost air traffic to the country, including from nations with large Moroccan communities.
Impact on bookings and what comes next
The Marrakech agreement sets the framework for cooperation between Royal Air Maroc and Boeing, but the detailed retrofit schedule has not yet been made public. The airline still has to clarify how the work will be phased aircraft by aircraft, and whether some frequencies might be temporarily adjusted.
Moroccans living abroad who are planning long-haul travel in the coming years can expect a gradual improvement in comfort on these routes, as the seven refurbished aircraft return to service.
While waiting for further official details on the upgrade, travellers can keep track of practical information, schedules and seat availability directly on Royal Air Maroc’s website: royalairmaroc.com.
This retrofit operation underlines the airline’s ambition to strengthen its international competitiveness and enhance the customer experience, at a time when Morocco is banking on the quality of its air hub to support tourism growth and major events on the horizon.
For more context, readers can follow Canal212 news for Moroccans abroad.
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