Morocco Tours from the UK: Flights, Entry Rules, Itineraries
Short answer: from the UK, Marrakech is a direct flight of about 3 hours 40 minutes from London and several regional airports. British citizens need no visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. A long weekend covers Marrakech and the Atlas, a week adds the Sahara, and two weeks the whole country with a private driver.
We are a Marrakech-based agency running private tours only: your own vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide, pick-up at the airport or your riad, and a route built around your flight times. Because flights from the UK are short and frequent, our British guests often come more than once, starting with a long weekend and returning for the desert.
Flights from the UK to Morocco
- Direct to Marrakech (RAK): flights leave from London Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and Southend, and from Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh, among others. British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, TUI and Wizz Air fly the routes, though not every airline flies from every airport or all year.
- Flight time: about 3 hours 40 minutes from London and around 4 hours from Manchester and the north.
- Other cities: there are also direct flights from the UK to Agadir, Fes and Tangier, which makes a one-way tour easy: fly into Fes or Tangier and home from Marrakech.
- Arrival: Marrakech airport is about 15 minutes from the medina. Our private airport transfer meets you in arrivals and walks you to your riad door, which taxis do not do.
Entry requirements for British citizens
- No visa for tourist visits of up to 90 days.
- Passport: it must be valid for at least 3 months after the day you arrive and must not be damaged.
- Entry stamp: check that the border officer stamps your passport on arrival, as you may be asked for it when you leave.
Always check the latest UK government travel advice before you fly. Rules for other passports are in our Morocco visa requirements guide.
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How long to go for
- 3 to 4 days: Marrakech with one day out to the Atlas Mountains, Essaouira or the Agafay desert. See our Marrakech tours.
- A week: Marrakech plus a 3 or 4-day trip to the Sahara at Merzouga, with a night in a desert camp. The real dunes are 9 to 10 hours from Marrakech, so the desert needs at least three days. See our Sahara desert tours.
- 10 days to 2 weeks: Marrakech, the Sahara, Fes and Chefchaouen, with time on the Atlantic coast. See our 10-day itinerary.
Things that work differently from the UK
- Time: Morocco is on the same time as the UK in summer and one hour ahead in winter. Clocks change during Ramadan.
- Money: the dirham cannot be bought in advance in most UK banks, so use an ATM on arrival. Souks, taxis and small cafés take cash only. See our money and tipping guide.
- Plugs: European two-pin sockets at 220 volts, so bring a UK to EU adapter. No converter is needed.
- Costs: eating out, taxis and guides cost less than at home, while good riads are priced closer to European cities. See is Morocco expensive for a comparison with UK prices.
- Dress: relaxed in Marrakech, more covered in the countryside and around mosques. See what to wear in Morocco.
Best time to go from the UK
October and November, and March to May, are the most comfortable months, which suits October half-term and Easter. Winter is sunny in Marrakech at around 18 to 20°C in the day, a good escape from British weather, but desert nights are close to freezing, so pack a warm layer. July and August are very hot inland. See our best time to visit Morocco guide.
How booking works
Send us your flight times, the number of travellers and the kind of trip you want. We reply with a day-by-day plan and a fixed price per group, adjust it until it fits, and you book only when you are happy with it. Every tour is private, so the dates are yours. Browse all Morocco tour packages or ask for a custom itinerary.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Morocco?
No. British citizens can visit Morocco as tourists for up to 90 days without a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least three months after the day you arrive, be undamaged, and be stamped on entry.
How long is the flight from the UK to Morocco?
Direct flights from London to Marrakech take about 3 hours 40 minutes, and flights from Manchester or Edinburgh around 4 hours. There are direct flights from many UK airports to Marrakech, and some to Agadir, Fes and Tangier.
Is a long weekend in Marrakech enough?
A long weekend is enough for Marrakech and one day trip to the Atlas Mountains, Essaouira or the Agafay desert. The Sahara at Merzouga needs at least three more days, so plan a week if the desert matters to you.
What is the time difference between the UK and Morocco?
Morocco is on the same time as the UK in summer and one hour ahead in winter. The clocks in Morocco change during Ramadan, so check the time difference if you travel then.
Can you pick us up at Marrakech airport?
Yes. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, and a private tour can start straight from the airport, so you do not need a separate transfer.
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