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Morocco holidays from the UK

Riads and souks in Marrakech and Fes, Agadir’s long sandy beach and the blue lanes of Chefchaouen. A UK consultant arranges your flights, hotel and transfers as one ATOL protected holiday.

Packages from £329 per person, with return flights, hotel and transfers

About 3 hrs 30 mins away

Direct flights from UK airports to Marrakech and Agadir, and to Fes from Stansted.

Muslim-majority country

Halal food is the norm, with a mosque in every town and medina.

City, desert and beach

Pair Marrakech with Agadir or a night in the Agafay desert.

ATOL protected

Holidays that include a flight are protected under ATOL 10416.

Morocco holiday packages

Morocco holiday packages

Flights, hotel and transfers in one price. Every package can be changed: more nights, a different hotel or another UK airport.

6 packages · guide prices per person

Overview

Morocco holiday guide for UK travellers

Morocco holidays from the UK pair a flight of around three and a half hours with the old walled cities of Marrakech and Fes, a long Atlantic beach at Agadir and trips into the desert and mountains. Most UK travellers fly to Marrakech or Agadir. Spring and autumn suit touring, and Agadir stays mild through the winter.

Marrakech is the usual first visit. Stay in a riad, a traditional house built around a courtyard, inside the medina, and walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa, the souks and the Bahia Palace. Add a night in a tented camp in the Agafay desert, approx. 45 minutes away, or a week on the beach at Agadir, approx. 3 hours by road.

Fes and Chefchaouen suit a slower trip in the north: the craft quarters and tanneries of Fes el-Bali, then the blue lanes of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. With a private driver you can link Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes and Fes in a week.

Where to stay

Where to stay in Morocco

Six areas to choose from, from the medinas to the coast and the desert. Transfer times are approximate and depend on your hotel.

Marrakech rooftops with the Koutoubia minaret and the Atlas Mountains behind

Marrakech

City breaks · Riads · Souks

Riads inside the old walled medina, a short walk from Jemaa el-Fnaa, the souks and the Koutoubia Mosque. Good for three or four nights, or the first half of a twin-centre trip.

Nearest airport: Marrakech Menara Airport, approx. 20 mins

Packages from £329 pp
Agadir’s bay and long beach seen from the hill above the town

Agadir

Families · Beaches · Winter sun

A long sandy beach with a seafront promenade and large beach hotels, below the old kasbah on the hill. Daytime highs stay at around 20–26°C all year.

Nearest airport: Agadir Al Massira Airport, approx. 30 mins

Packages from £539 pp
Rooftops of the Fes medina with a minaret and a green-tiled roof

Fes

Culture · Crafts · History

Fes el-Bali is a huge walled medina with the Chouara tannery, carved madrasas and lanes too narrow for cars. Stay in a riad inside or close to the old city.

Nearest airport: Fes–Saïss Airport, approx. 30 mins

Packages from £679 pp
Blue houses of Chefchaouen on a hillside below the mountains

Chefchaouen

Couples · Photography · Mountains

A small town in the Rif Mountains, known for its blue-washed houses and lanes. Usually paired with Fes, approx. 4 hours away by road.

Nearest airport: Tangier Airport, approx. 2 hrs 30 mins

Packages from £679 pp
Saddled camels resting in a stony desert

Agafay Desert

Couples · Desert camps · Short trips

A stony desert of low hills about 45 minutes from Marrakech, with views of the Atlas Mountains. Stay a night in a tented camp, with dinner under the stars.

Nearest airport: Marrakech Menara Airport, approx. 45 mins

Packages from £449 pp
The walls of the Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat, with white houses above

Rabat & Casablanca

Touring · Mosques · Atlantic coast

The capital and the largest city, approx. 1 hour apart on the Atlantic coast. See the Hassan II Mosque and Rabat’s Kasbah of the Udayas, usually as part of a tour.

Nearest airport: Casablanca Airport, approx. 45 mins

Packages from £1,049 pp
Things to see

Places to see in Morocco

A few of the sights to plan your trip around. We can suggest hotels close to the ones you most want to see.

Jemaa el-Fnaa square in Marrakech from above, with stalls and parasols
Jemaa el-Fnaa
The Koutoubia minaret with palm trees in Marrakech
Koutoubia Mosque
The tiled courtyard and fountain of the Bahia Palace in Marrakech
Bahia Palace
The blue villa of the Jardin Majorelle among cacti and palms
Jardin Majorelle
The dye pits of the Chouara tannery in Fes
Fes tanneries
A blue-washed lane and steps in Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen
The Hassan II Mosque and its minaret beside the sea in Casablanca
Hassan II Mosque
Roman columns and arches at Volubilis
Volubilis
Weather

Morocco weather by month

Average daytime highs in Agadir and Marrakech, with the sea temperature at Agadir. The band marks March to May; September to November is just as good. Hover over or tap a month for the figures.

Average daytime highs and sea temperature AgadirMarrakechSea at AgadirBest months
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Average temperatures by month (°C)
MonthAgadirSea at AgadirMarrakech
Jan20°C17°C18°C
Feb20°C16°C20°C
Mar21°C17°C22°C
Apr21°C17°C24°C
May23°C17°C27°C
Jun23°C18°C31°C
Jul26°C19°C36°C
Aug26°C20°C36°C
Sep26°C20°C32°C
Oct25°C20°C27°C
Nov22°C19°C22°C
Dec20°C18°C19°C

Long-term averages from weather2travel.com. Actual weather varies year to year.

Spring and autumn

March to May and September to November bring 22–32°C in Marrakech, comfortable for the medinas, and 21–26°C in Agadir.

Summer

Marrakech averages 36°C in July and August. Agadir is cooled by the Atlantic, at around 26°C, with the sea at 19–20°C.

Winter

December to February average 18–20°C in both Marrakech and Agadir, with cold nights inland, around 6°C in Marrakech.

Halal holidays

Halal holidays in Morocco

Morocco is a Muslim-majority country, so halal food and a nearby mosque are easy to find in most places. If you need more than that, such as an alcohol-free riad, tell your consultant and we’ll confirm it with the hotel before you book.

  • Halal foodHalal food is the norm in riads, hotels and restaurants
  • Near a mosqueRiads in the medinas are usually a short walk from a mosque
  • Alcohol-free riadsMany riads do not serve alcohol; we confirm this before you book
  • Separate hammam timesHammams have separate areas or times for women and men
  • Modest swimwearBurkinis are common on Agadir’s beach; hotel pool rules vary, so we check
  • Prayer facilitiesQibla direction and prayer mats on request at many hotels
Ask about halal-friendly hotels
Morocco holiday FAQs

Questions about Morocco holidays

Quick answers for UK travellers. For anything else, our UK team is happy to help.

020 7871 4545
How long is the flight to Morocco from the UK?
Flights from London take approx. 3 hours 30 minutes to Marrakech and approx. 4 hours to Agadir. Direct flights to Fes leave from London Stansted and take approx. 3 hours 15 minutes. Morocco is usually 1 hour ahead of the UK in winter and on the same time in summer; its clocks go back an hour during Ramadan.
When is the best time to visit Morocco?
March to May and September to November, when Marrakech averages 22–32°C. July and August are hot inland, at around 36°C in Marrakech, while Agadir stays at around 26°C. In winter Agadir averages around 20°C, which suits a winter-sun break.
Can I combine Marrakech with a beach holiday?
Yes. Agadir is approx. 3 hours from Marrakech by road. A popular plan is three nights in a Marrakech riad, then a week at a beach hotel in Agadir, flying into Marrakech and home from Agadir.
Do I need to change money before I go?
No. The Moroccan dirham (MAD) is a closed currency, so you can’t buy it in the UK. Change money or use a cash machine on arrival, and change leftover dirhams back before you fly home. Cards are accepted in many hotels, but carry cash for the souks and taxis.
Can I visit mosques in Morocco?
Most mosques in Morocco are open only to Muslims, so other visitors see them from outside. The main exception is the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, which runs guided tours for visitors outside prayer times. Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered.
Are Morocco holiday packages ATOL protected?
Yes. Holidays that include a flight are protected under ATOL 10416, and you’ll receive an ATOL Certificate when you pay.
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