Thanks paullevi. On second look there are a handful of flights from SFO to Marrakesh or Casablanca on *A. It appears that all returning flights from Marrakesh have a 9+ hour layover but returning for Casablanca has shorter layovers. I will have to consult with my friend about our itinerary in Morocco and then make a decision. Unfortunately some of the miles needed for this trip won't be credited to my account until early April. Hopefully there will still be availability then.