Morocco Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Direction Generale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC)
- Website: https://www.aviationcivile.gov.ma
- Contact: Avenue Azzaitoune, Hay Riad, Rabat | Tel: +212 5 37 77 30 07 / +212 5 37 77 30 15 | Fax: +212 5 37 77 30 20 | Operating hours: 0900Z-1500Z
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Private flights require advance notification. Generally processed within 2-3 days.
Non-scheduled flights require DGAC permit, 5 business days.
Bilateral agreements via DGAC Morocco. Open Skies with EU.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: DGAC Air Transport Department
- Lead Time: 48 working hours
- Validity: +24 hours from approved schedule
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; route navigation charges apply
Mandatory for all operations (private, GA, charter, scheduled, non-scheduled). AFTN must be included in flight plan. Provide: aircraft registration, airworthiness, noise certificate, crew/passenger lists, insurance, schedule with entry/exit points.
1. Submit overflight request to DGAC Air Transport Department at least 48 working hours before 2. Provide: aircraft registration, airworthiness certificate, noise certificate, crew & passenger lists, insurance certificate 3. Include: flight schedule with entry/exit points and ATC route 4. Include AFTN in flight plan 5. No CAA processing fees; navigation charges apply 6. DGAC operates 0900Z-1500Z 7. Permit valid +24 hours
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: DGAC
- Lead Time: 48 working hours
- Validity: +24 hours from approved schedule
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; landing and parking fees apply
Required for ALL operations. Morocco is a popular business aviation destination with well-equipped airports. Marrakech (GMMX), Casablanca (GMMN), Rabat (GMME), Tangier (GMTT) all receive bizav. Lead passenger details required.
1. Engage a local handler 2. Submit landing permit to DGAC at least 48 working hours before 3. Provide: AOC (charter), certificate of airworthiness, certificate of insurance, certificate of noise compliance, certificate of registration 4. Provide: flight schedule, lead passenger details, crew & passenger manifests 5. Include AFTN in flight plan 6. DGAC operates 0900Z-1500Z 7. No government processing fees; standard landing/parking fees 8. Permit valid +24 hours
Cabotage
No
General Remarks
Popular business aviation destination. Marrakech (GMMX) and Casablanca (GMMN) are the most popular GA airports. Well-established FBO and handling services. AFTN inclusion in flight plan is essential.