Brussels to Marrakech Flight Delay & Cancellation Compensation

How much compensation for Brussels–Marrakech delay?

Brussels Zaventem (BRU) to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) is approximately 2,100 km — medium-haul tier (1,500–3,500 km). EU261 compensation is €400 per person for a 3+ hour arrival delay or cancellation with less than 14 days' notice. CRITICAL: Belgium's limitation period is only 1 year from the date of the flight — the shortest in Europe. Act immediately.

Belgium's claim deadline is 1 year — how does this affect my Brussels–Marrakech claim?

Belgium enforces a strict 1-year limitation period for EU261 claims based on contractual prescription. This is significantly shorter than France (5 years), Spain (5 years), UK (6 years), or Germany (3 years). If your Brussels–Marrakech delay was 1+ year ago, your claim may be time-barred. Submit immediately if your disruption occurred within the last year. The Belgian enforcement body is the Direction Générale Transport Aérien (DGTA).

Does EU261 apply to Royal Air Maroc from Brussels Zaventem?

Yes, on Brussels departures only. Royal Air Maroc is a Moroccan carrier not registered in the EU. EU261 applies to ALL airlines departing from EU airports, so a Royal Air Maroc flight from Brussels BRU delayed 3+ hours at Marrakech entitles each passenger to €400. However, for the return Marrakech → Brussels on Royal Air Maroc, EU261 does NOT apply — Moroccan carrier departing from a non-EU airport. Brussels Airlines (EU carrier) covers both directions.

I flew from Brussels Charleroi (CRL) with Ryanair — does EU261 apply?

Yes. Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), though located in Charleroi (~60 km south of Brussels), is an EU airport in Belgium. EU261 applies to all flights departing from Charleroi. Ryanair is an Irish EU carrier, so flights from CRL to Marrakech are covered both ways regardless of departure airport. Brussels Charleroi–Marrakech is approximately 2,150 km → €400 per person.

My package holiday from Brussels to Marrakech was cancelled — what are my rights?

For a package holiday (flight + hotel or other services), you have two parallel sets of rights: (1) EU261 against the airline for the flight disruption itself — €400 per person; (2) EU Package Travel Directive (2015/2302) against the tour operator for the overall package — full refund within 14 days or an alternative package of equivalent or higher quality. The tour operator cannot use the airline cancellation to avoid its own refund obligation. Belgium also has specific consumer protection laws under the Consumer Code.