Delta Announces Atlanta–Marrakech Route: Southern Charm Meets Moroccan Spice
Hold on to your mint tea — Delta Air Lines has officially made Marrakech just one flight away from the U.S. The airline has launched its first-ever nonstop service between Atlanta (ATL) and Marrakech (RAK), marking its grand debut in Morocco and its first return to North Africa in more than a decade. That’s right — Americans can now swap sweet tea for mint tea without a single layover.
From the Peach State to the Red City
The inaugural flight, operated on a Boeing 767-400ER, touched down at Marrakech Menara Airport on Sunday to much fanfare (and probably a few tired but thrilled passengers clutching their Delta One amenity kits).
The route operates three times weekly — Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from Atlanta, and Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from Marrakech — with an extra treat during the holidays: daily flights from December 18 to January 6, 2026. Because nothing says “festive spirit” like haggling for rugs in the Medina or riding a camel at sunset.
Onboard, travelers can expect all the Delta comforts: Delta One lie-flat suites, Premium Select, Comfort+, and good old Main Cabin, complete with seat-back entertainment, Wi-Fi, and probably at least one person watching Casablanca for the full experience.
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A Milestone for Morocco (and Your Bucket List)
This shiny new route not only expands Delta’s African map but also gives U.S. travelers one-stop access to Marrakech from dozens of American cities via Atlanta’s massive hub. According to Christine Marchand-Pardo, Delta’s Managing Director for EMEAI Operations, this connection is “a milestone for U.S.–Africa travel” — or, in less formal terms, a dream come true for anyone who’s ever wanted to trade airport pretzels for tagine in under ten hours.
The 4,363-mile flight clocks in at about 9 to 10 hours, depending on wind direction and how many passengers can’t resist standing up when the seatbelt sign is still on.
A Transatlantic Trend in the Making
Delta’s new flight also cranks up the friendly competition with United Airlines, which launched its own Newark–Marrakech service last year. Now, both coasts have a direct link to Morocco’s most magical city — meaning Americans from both sides of the country can easily wander through spice markets, riad rooftops, and palm-filled gardens.
So, whether you’re more sweet tea or skyline, Delta’s got you covered. Atlanta to Marrakech: where Southern hospitality meets Moroccan magic.
