๐ฒ๐ฆ Casablanca, Morocco
Mohammed V International Airport operates two main terminals connected by an automated internal train system. Terminal 1 primarily handles international and Royal Air Maroc operations, while Terminal 2 serves domestic, regional, and some international flights. The internal train system provides free transfers between terminals and takes approximately 3-4 minutes, with trains running every few minutes.
Terminal 1 is the larger, more modern facility with extensive check-in areas on the ground level and departures accessed via escalators. Security screening involves multiple checkpoints with separate lanes for different flight types. Wait times can vary significantly, ranging from 15-25 minutes during normal periods to 45 minutes or more during peak times, especially for international departures. The terminal features long concourses, so walking times from security to the furthest gates can reach 15-20 minutes.
Passport control is required for all international flights, with separate booths for Moroccan nationals, EU/Schengen citizens, and other foreign nationals. The airport processes a high volume of European traffic, particularly from France and Spain. Immigration for international arrivals occurs before baggage claim, with visa services available for eligible nationalities.
Both terminals feature extensive duty-free shopping with Moroccan crafts, argan oil products, traditional textiles, and international brands. Dining options include traditional Moroccan restaurants, international fast food, and numerous cafes. The Royal Air Maroc lounges in Terminal 1 provide premium services for eligible passengers. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout both terminals, though connectivity can be inconsistent in some areas.
Ground transportation includes the ONCF airport express train service to Casa Voyageurs and Casa Port stations, providing direct connections to Casablanca city center and onward rail connections to Rabat and other Moroccan cities. Taxis, buses, and rental car services are also available. Accessibility features include wheelchair assistance, accessible restrooms, and elevator access, though some older areas may have limited accessibility.
Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) is one of the few African hub airports where the official transit process is spelled out quite clearly, and that helps a lot when you are making a same-day connection. ONDA's airport guidance says the international transit zone is accessed through Terminal 1 after you pass through the airline's transit service, while the domestic transit area is accessed through Terminal 2. Royal Air Maroc separately tells transit passengers to follow the ground markings, pass the police filter, and check screens again before heading to the next gate. In practice, that means CMN rewards passengers who follow the airport's routing system rather than trying to improvise a shortcut.
The airport is also large enough that you should not confuse connected terminals with instant transfer CMN handles a significant Royal Air Maroc hub bank, passport and police controls can add time, and some connections involve moving between the airport's domestic and international processes rather than just walking to the next gate. If you are ticketed on one itinerary with RAM or a partner, stay inside the formal transit flow and verify whether your baggage is checked through. If you are on separate tickets, assume a landside process unless the airline tells you otherwise.
CMN is also useful if your onward journey continues by rail rather than by plane. ONDA states that the ONCF train station sits in the basement of Terminal 1 and offers direct service to Casa Voyageurs and Casa Port. That makes CMN a practical air-to-rail handoff point, but only if your arrival is early enough for the train schedule. For late-night arrivals, have a taxi or private transfer plan ready instead of assuming the rail link will still be running.
โข Casablanca's Terminal 1 has long walkways at this airport.
โข Use the internal train between terminals and plan for multiple security checks.
โข Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.
โข Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.
โข Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.
Minimum domestic connection:
40 minutes
International connections:
70 minutes
Interline transfers:
120 minutes
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Last updated: April 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources