Paris to Marrakech Flight Delay & Cancellation Compensation
Paris–Marrakech (~2,300 km) is a busy medium-haul route operated by Royal Air Maroc, Air France, Ryanair and Transavia. EU261 entitles you to €400 per person for a 3+ hour delay or cancellation. Royal Air Maroc is covered on Paris departures only. France's 5-year deadline.
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Distance Paris–Marrakech: ~2,300 km → medium-haul (1,500–3,500 km). Compensation: €400 per person (EU261). Royal Air Maroc: Paris departure only. Air France/Ryanair/Transavia: both directions. France deadline: 5 years.
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Airlines and EU261 Coverage
| Airline | EU261 coverage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Maroc (AT) | EU departures only | Moroccan carrier — EU261 on Paris CDG/ORY departures at €400. Return Marrakech → Paris not covered. |
| Air France (AF) | Both directions | French EU carrier — EU261 Paris→Marrakech and Marrakech→Paris. €400 medium-haul both ways. |
| Ryanair (FR) | Both directions | Irish EU carrier — EU261 both ways (Paris Beauvais, ORY departures). €400. |
| Transavia (HV/TO) | Both directions | French/Dutch EU carrier — EU261 both directions. €400. |
| easyJet (U2) | Both directions | UK carrier — EU261 on EU dep (CDG/ORY); UK261 on UK dep. €400/£350. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much compensation for a Paris–Marrakech delay?
Paris CDG to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) is approximately 2,300 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. France has a 5-year limitation period, giving ample time to file.
Does EU261 apply to Royal Air Maroc on Paris–Marrakech?
Yes. EU261 applies to all airlines departing from EU airports, including Royal Air Maroc. A Royal Air Maroc flight from Paris CDG or ORY delayed 3+ hours at Marrakech entitles each passenger to €400. For the return Marrakech → Paris on Royal Air Maroc, EU261 does NOT apply (Moroccan carrier, non-EU departure). Air France covers both directions as a French EU carrier.
What about Paris to Casablanca, Fez, or Agadir — are they also €400?
Distances from Paris: Casablanca (~2,100 km), Fez (~2,100 km), Agadir (~2,650 km), Tangier (~1,900 km), Oujda (~1,900 km) — all medium-haul tier (1,500–3,500 km). All qualify for €400 per person EU261 compensation on Paris departures. Royal Air Maroc covers EU departures only; Air France covers both directions.
I flew Paris–Marrakech with Ryanair from Beauvais — am I covered?
Yes. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA), though marketed as 'Paris Beauvais', is located in France and is an EU airport. EU261 applies to all flights departing from Beauvais. Ryanair is an Irish EU carrier, covered both directions regardless of departure airport. Paris Beauvais–Marrakech is approximately 2,350 km — €400 compensation.
My Paris–Marrakech package holiday was cancelled — do I have additional rights beyond EU261?
Yes. If you booked a package holiday (flight + accommodation or other services combined), you have rights under both EU261 against the airline and under the EU Package Travel Directive (Directive 2015/2302) against the tour operator. The tour operator must offer an alternative or a full refund if the package is cancelled. Consequential losses (pre-booked accommodation, car hire) may also be claimable against the tour operator separately from the EU261 flight compensation.
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