United Airlines officially launched direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New York to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) on October 24

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United Airlines officially launched direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New York to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) on October 24, becoming the first U.S. carrier to serve the iconic Moroccan city.

The move solidifies United’s growing presence in Africa, adding Marrakech as its fifth African destination and underscoring the airline’s commitment to expanding its routes and connectivity to the African continent.

Following a record summer season, during which United Airlines carried nearly 48 million passengers, the airline has unveiled its largest winter schedule to date. With this expanded winter schedule, launching October 24, United plans to operate up to 4,600 daily flights during peak season. One of the highlights is the new direct service from Newark to Marrakech, operated on a Boeing 767-300ER with 46 Polaris Business Class seats and 22 Premium Plus seats for a total of 167 seats. The flight operates three times a week, with outbound flight UA828 departing Newark at 9:45 p.m. and arriving in Marrakech at 11:20 a.m. local time. Return flight UA627 departs Marrakech at 1:20 p.m. and arrives in Newark at 4:25 p.m., providing convenient connections across United’s extensive network.