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Koda flies cargo, and Royal Air Maroc is one of the carriers where the hold limit is actually useful for a big dog — 70 kg with the crate is a lot of headroom. The catch is the snub-nosed list, which closes both cabin and hold. Done this 14 times: on a carrier that bans a breed from every mode, the breed question has to be settled before anything else gets booked.
Royal Air Maroc's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.
How Royal Air Maroc handles your pet
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In the cabin✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breedsNot accepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted✓ Acceptedverified 2026-10-17
Snub-nosed breeds banned✗ Yesverified 2026-10-17
Snub-nosed breeds list
Affenpinscher
American Cocker Spaniel
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Brussels Griffon
Bulldog (all breeds)
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chihuahua (apple-headed)
Chow Chow
English Toy Spaniel
Japanese Chin
Lhasa Apso
Mastiff (all breeds)
Pekingese
Pit-bull (all breeds)
Pug (all breeds)
Shar-Pei
Shih Tzu
Tibetan Spaniel
Bullmastiff
Cane Corso
Dogue (all breeds)
Spaniel (all breeds)
Neapolitan Mastiff
Petit Brabançon
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
verified 2026-10-17
Advance booking notice48 hoursverified 2026-10-17
Advance booking required✓ Yesverified 2026-10-17
Booking methodindicate it when booking the tripverified 2026-10-22
Banned destinations✗ Yesverified 2026-10-22
Embargoed routesUnited Arab Emiratesverified 2026-10-22
Carrier size55 × 40 × 20 cmverified 2026-10-17
Max weight (pet + crate)8 kgverified 2026-10-17
Crate must have/beventilated, a carrierverified 2026-10-17
Health certificate required✓ Yesverified 2026-10-17
Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance when travelling with a pet. That is the floor for the animal's space, separate from the passenger ticket. Make the pet reservation the same day the flight is booked, because 48 hours leaves no margin if a schedule change moves the departure forward.
Royal Air Maroc prohibits snub-nosed animals, naming British Shorthair, Burmese, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan, Persian and Scottish Fold among cats, and Affenpinscher and American Cocker Spaniel among dogs. The American Cocker Spaniel on that list surprises people, since it is not a flat-faced breed in the usual sense. Read the carrier's own list rather than assuming which breeds it covers.
So Royal Air Maroc: a 70 kg hold allowance including the crate, 8 kg in the cabin, a 48-hour reservation floor, and a snub-nosed ban that covers both modes. The useful part is the crate allowance; the part that ends trips is the breed list, and it includes breeds you would not predict. Build a personalized plan and we'll check your breed against every carrier on the route.
ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
FAVN
Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
Brachycephalic
Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
AVIH
Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.
Auto-generated from verified data · Last updated: August 20, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Royal Air Maroc?
Yes, Royal Air Maroc allows dogs in the cabin. Your pet and carrier combined must weigh under 8 kg. For your specific pet's eligibility, check Pawgo at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Royal Air Maroc allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
Royal Air Maroc bans brachycephalic breeds from cabin. Breeds like French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Persian cats are affected. Verify your breed at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What are the pet carrier size limits for Royal Air Maroc?
The cabin carrier limit on Royal Air Maroc is 55 x 40 x 20 cm (L x W x H). Exact limits vary by aircraft. Compute your carrier fit at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Royal Air Maroc require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, Royal Air Maroc requires a health certificate for pets. Your destination country may have additional requirements — check www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What is the cabin weight limit on Royal Air Maroc?
Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly Royal Air Maroc?
Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the cabin.Build my pet's travel plan →
What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.Build my pet's travel plan →
What happens if I forget a document?
At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.Build my pet's travel plan →
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