Royal Air Maroc allowance at a glance
| Bag | Maximum size | Maximum weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on | 21.7×15.7×9.8 in55x40x25 cm | 22 (Economy) / 26.5 (Business) lb10 (Economy) / 12 (Business) kg | Same box size both cabins; weight allowance differs by cabin; must go in overhead bin. |
| Personal item | 15.7×11.8×5.9 in40x30x15 cm | No stated limit | Capped at 2 kg (4.4 lb) in both cabins. Must fit under the seat ahead, except exit rows. |
| Checked bag | 80 (approx, from 203cm combined dimension limit) in203 (combined dimensions) cm | 51 (Economy) / 70 (Business) lb23 (Economy) / 32 (Business) kg |
This page goes deeper on one part of the policy. The full record is at Royal Air Maroc Baggage Rules.
The Royal Air Maroc carry-on size is 55 x 40 x 25 cm (21.6 x 15.7 x 9.8 in). The weight cap is 10 kg in Economy and 12 kg in Business.
The personal item gets its own numbers: 40 x 30 x 15 cm and no more than 2 kg. That 2 kg is the figure American travelers miss.
The box is friendlier than most on width and depth and tighter than most on height. This page covers the box, the weight caps, the personal item rules and the powder rule on US flights. It ends with what happens when a bag fails, and which cases clear the numbers by the maker’s own figures.
The box, with wheels and handles
Royal Air Maroc allows one cabin bag up to 55 x 40 x 25 cm in both cabins. The 40 cm width and 25 cm depth are generous by European standards.
The 55 cm height is where US bags run into trouble. A 21 inch case measures 23 inches, or 58 cm, once the wheels are counted.
The cabin bag must go in the overhead bin, in the airline’s own words. It does not go under the seat. Our guide to measuring a carry-on shows how to take the numbers with the wheels on.
Weight: 10 kg or 12 kg
Economy cabin bags are limited to 10 kg (22 lb). Business bags may weigh up to 12 kg (26.5 lb). Both are printed limits, not guidance.
Ten kilograms is workable if the case is light. A 2.4 kg softside leaves 7.6 kg of packing, and a 3 kg hardside leaves 7. Our carry-on weight limit guide covers how to pack to a scale.
The Royal Air Maroc baggage allowance record notes that the weight check varies by route. Do not plan around a quiet counter.
The personal item, and its 2 kg limit
Every passenger gets one personal item alongside the cabin bag. Royal Air Maroc sizes it at 40 x 30 x 15 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 in).
It caps the weight at 2 kg (4.4 lb). Its examples are a handbag, a laptop, a camera and similar items.
The weight is the unusual part. A laptop bag with a 15 inch computer, a charger and a book can pass 2 kg on its own.
The personal item must go exclusively under the seat, except in an exit row, where it goes overhead. Our personal item versus carry-on guide explains how this box compares with the US carriers.
Which fares include the cabin bag
Royal Air Maroc publishes one cabin bag rule for every passenger: one cabin bag plus one personal item. No fare is carved out. What the fares change is the hold.
Eco Essential drops the checked bag on shorter routes. It keeps one 23 kg piece on longer ones, including US flights.
The Royal Air Maroc baggage fees page lays that out by fare.
The powder rule on US flights
On flights to or from the United States, Royal Air Maroc bars powders of 350 ml or more from the cabin. Smaller containers, medically prescribed powders, duty free purchases and infant formula are allowed. Protein powder and large tubs of ground coffee go in the checked bag on those routes.
What happens when a bag fails
A cabin bag over the Royal Air Maroc carry-on size or weight is checked at the counter. The airline does not publish a flat gate fee for it.
Extra baggage from the United States is priced in dollars, at 155 USD prepaid for a first bag. If you know the bag is over 10 kg, buy that bag online before you fly.
Most US itineraries connect at Casablanca, so the bag faces two gates. Pack for the strictest leg. Run the bag through the carry-on size checker before you decide which case to bring.
Cases that clear the Royal Air Maroc carry-on size
The 40 cm width forgives most US bags. The 55 cm height does not. The table uses the maker’s overall dimensions where the maker states them.
| Bag | Maker’s overall size | Against 55 x 40 x 25 cm (21.6 x 15.7 x 9.8 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Travelpro Maxlite 5 21 inch | 23 x 14.5 x 9 in with wheels and handle; 5.4 lb | Width and depth fit with room. Height is 1.4 inches over on paper. Zipped shut it passes most bins, but it is not inside the box. |
| Samsonite Freeform 21 inch | 23 x 15 x 10 in overall; 6.5 lb | Width fits. Depth is a fraction over and height is 1.4 inches over. |
| Delsey Helium Aero 19 inch international | Built for tighter international limits; measure your unit | The 19 inch class clears the height. Confirm the overall figure on the maker’s tag. |
| SwissGear 7366 19 inch | 19 inch hardside sized for smaller bins; measure your unit | Same logic. Weigh it empty against the 10 kg cap. |
Keep the Maxlite 5’s expansion closed. It adds 2 inches of depth and takes the bag past the 25 cm limit.
The Maxlite’s 5.4 lb empty weight is its real advantage here. It leaves the most of the 10 kg for contents.
For the personal item, think smaller than usual. A slim laptop case with a strap, or a small crossbody bag, stays under 2 kg.
A full daypack does not once it holds a laptop. Our carry-on size chart shows how both boxes compare across carriers.
The bottom line
Pack to the Royal Air Maroc carry-on size of 55 x 40 x 25 cm and 10 kg. Keep the personal item inside 40 x 30 x 15 cm and 2 kg.
Prefer a 19 or 20 inch case over a 21 inch American one, because the height is where US bags fail. Royal Air Maroc’s carry-on baggage page states every figure above.
Common questions
What is the Royal Air Maroc carry-on size limit?
One cabin bag up to 55 x 40 x 25 cm (21.6 x 15.7 x 9.8 in), weighing up to 10 kg in Economy or 12 kg in Business, stowed in the overhead bin.
How big can the personal item be on Royal Air Maroc?
40 x 30 x 15 cm and no more than 2 kg. Examples are a handbag, a laptop or a camera, and it must go under the seat except in an exit row.
Does a standard US carry-on fit Royal Air Maroc?
The 40 cm width and 25 cm depth fit most US bags, but the 55 cm height does not. Most 21 inch cases measure 23 inches with wheels, so a 19 or 20 inch case is the safer choice.
Does Royal Air Maroc weigh carry-on bags?
The 10 kg Economy and 12 kg Business limits are printed rules and can be checked at the counter. Enforcement varies by route, so pack to the limit rather than hoping.
Can I bring protein powder in my carry-on on a Royal Air Maroc flight to the US?
Powders of 350 ml or more are barred from the cabin on US flights. Smaller amounts, prescribed powders, duty free purchases and infant formula are allowed.
Is the cabin bag included on every Royal Air Maroc fare?
Yes. The airline publishes one cabin bag plus one personal item for every passenger. Fares differ on checked bags, with Eco Essential dropping the checked bag on shorter routes.
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