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Royal Air Maroc

In Compartment: Dogs, Cats, Birds In Cargo: Dogs, Cats, Birds Pet Shipping: Yes Microchip: No Health Certificate: Yes Vaccinations: Rabies Airline Pet Policy Link
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Pet Policy Summary

Royal Air Maroc Pet Policy Summary

  • Pets such as dogs, cats, and birds are allowed to travel in the cabin or hold under specific conditions.
  • The weight of pets for cabin travel, including their container, should not exceed 8kg.
  • Pet containers must be solid, have air holes, and dimensions should not exceed 115cm (55x40x20cm).
  • Animals must possess valid health and vaccination certificates.
  • Service dogs are exempt from weight and container restrictions, but require pre-booking and proper documentation.
  • Starting August 1, 2024, U.S. CDC regulations apply to dogs entering the U.S. to mitigate rabies risk.
  • Pets are not permitted on flights to the UK, Bilbao, or on Qatar Airways-chartered flights.
  • Passengers must ensure pets meet vaccination and microchip requirements for EU travel.
  • Fees are applicable based on the pet's weight and travel class (e.g., 290 MAD for cabin pets under 8kg).
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Health Requirements

Microchip: No

Health Certificate: Yes

Vaccinations: Rabies

Restrictions

Brachycephalic Breeds: Dogs: Bulldogs (American, English, French, Dutch), Boxers, Boston Terriers Cats: Persians, Exotics, Himalayans, British Shorthairs

Dangerous Breeds: Dogs: Affenpinscher, American Cocker Spaniel, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, Bulldog , all breeds including the American, English, French and Dutch Bulldog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua (apple-headed), Chow Chow, English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Chin, Lhasa Apso, Mastiff (all breeds), Pekingese, Pit-bull (all breeds), Pug (all breeds), Shar-Pei, Shih Tzu, Tibetan Spaniel, Bull mastiff, Cane corso, Carlins (all breeds), Dogues (all breeds), Epagneuls (all breeds), Mâtin napolitain, Pékinois, Petit brabançon, Staffordshire bull terrier, Brussels Griffon, Griffon bruxellois Cats: British Shorthair, Burmese, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan, Persian, Scottish Fold

Support Animals

Service Animals:

Service Animal Travel Rules

  • Service dogs are exempt from the 8 kg weight and carrier size limits in cabin.
  • Passengers traveling with service dogs on flights to/from the United States must provide completed U.S. Department of Transportation and Service Animal Relief Attestation Forms.
  • Forms should be submitted at least 48 hours before the flight if booking in advance; otherwise, at the departure gate.
  • Service dogs accompanying passengers who are partially sighted, hard of hearing, or physically disabled travel free of charge in the hold, including their crates and food, in addition to normal baggage allowance.
  • Guide dogs travel free on the entire Royal Air Maroc network in addition to baggage allowance.

Note: New CDC requirements effective August 1, 2024, apply for flights to/from the U.S. regarding dog-maintained rabies virus variant (DMRVV).

Emotional Support: Not specified.

Carrier Details

Compartment:

In-Cabin Pet Carrier Rules

  • Pets allowed in cabin: dogs, cats, birds.
  • Booking must be made more than 48 hours in advance and passenger must indicate pet travel.
  • Maximum combined weight of pet and container: 8 kg (except service dogs).
  • Carrier must be solid with air holes and total dimensions not exceeding 115 cm (55 x 40 x 20 cm).
  • Valid health, vaccination certificates, and entry/transit permits required.
  • Dogs under 6 months and those without proper vaccination records are not accepted for U.S. entry.
  • Pets in cabin are subject to an additional surcharge.
  • Pets are not accepted in cabin on flights to the UK, on Qatar Airways chartered flights, or flights to/from Bilbao.

Certain snub-nosed breeds of cats and dogs are prohibited.

Cargo:

Checked/Cargo Pet Transport Rules

  • Animals must be placed in a fully secure container: robust, watertight floor, lockable, with air holes, suitable size.
  • Container must have luggage tag with owner name and address.
  • Damaged containers or faulty locks are not accepted.
  • No hay or straw inside the container.
  • Passenger must indicate pet travel when booking.
  • Animals and their food in hold are not included in baggage allowance; fees apply.
  • Weight limits for animals in hold: up to 70 kg; above 70 kg must be transported as freight.
  • Service dogs and their crates/food travel free in hold.
Transport TypeDomesticTo/From Europe/MaghrebTo/From Africa/America/Middle East
Pet in cabin (up to 8kg incl. carrier)290 MAD640 MAD / 70 €1150 MAD / 120 € / 120 USD / 120 CAD
Pet in hold up to 23 kg580 MAD580 MAD / 60 €1730 MAD / 180 € / 180 USD / 180 CAD
Pet in hold 24 to 46 kg1150 MAD1730 MAD / 180 €2880 MAD / 290 € / 290 USD / 290 CAD
Pet in hold 47 to 70 kg2300 MAD2880 MAD / 290 €5180 MAD / 520 € / 520 USD / 520 CAD

Pets are not accepted in hold on flights to the UK, Qatar Airways chartered flights, or flights to/from Bilbao.

Passengers must allow at least 2 hours between connecting flights to collect and re-check pets.

Passengers are responsible for compliance with destination country regulations including rabies vaccination and microchip requirements.

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