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Morocco draws hundreds of travellers every year. Package holidays here are hugely popular with visitors from all over the world, thanks to Arab and African exoticism, superb Atlantic beaches and the vast Sahara desert. Visit once and you won't want to leave, with guests won over by:
- Ancient Fes;
- Dazzling white Casablanca;
- A getaway in Essaouira;
- The beauty of Agadir;
- Colourful markets and incredible food.
What Makes Morocco Special
Behind the facades of luxury hotel complexes sit centuries-old mosques, and behind European-style shopping centres you'll find bustling markets, alive with the intoxicating scent of spices, stacked with delicious ripe fruit and local sweets on offer at every turn.
Travellers here are in for an extraordinary number of discoveries. Because Morocco's terrain varies so dramatically, the climate shifts a great deal across the country. Along the Mediterranean coast, for instance, it's mild, subtropical in the hot summer and temperate in winter, with temperatures ranging from roughly +15 to +35°C depending on the season. In the mountains, night-time temperatures can drop to -15°C.
Sea temperatures reach around +21°C. Mountain peaks are capped with snow in winter, but only above about 2,000 metres. Entry requirements depend on your nationality — check the visa rules for your passport before you book, and note that stays of more than 90 days may require additional paperwork. Medical and travel insurance isn't compulsory, but it's worth arranging all the same.
Why is this remarkable country worth a visit? It's home to countless monumental, mysterious landmarks, and exploring them lets you brush up against thousands of years of history. Most flights land at Casablanca airport, which is where most excursion tours begin.
Hiring a local guide is a good idea if you don't want to get lost in the narrow lanes of the Medina. Few people realise that the Habous quarter was actually built by the French in the 1930s. Casablanca is home to some striking buildings, including mosques, cathedrals and museums.
A splendid reflection of the past is the fortress built by the Moors known as the Kasbah of the Udayas, in Rabat, along with the remains of the mosque of Yaqub al-Mansur and its tower, the Hassan Tower, which was never finished. Be sure to see the mausoleum where Mohammed V is laid to rest. To take in the flavour of local culture and masterpieces from different eras, it's well worth visiting the museums devoted to Moroccan art.
Here, travellers can truly unwind body and soul, heading into buzzing Marrakech, where Jemaa el-Fna square is a particular highlight — a place where performances by fire-eaters, acrobats and snake charmers happen all the time. Fancy discovering these remarkable places for yourself? Search for a tour online on our site, and if you still have questions, our customer support team is on hand to help.
