Flights & airports
Average flight time: 3 h 30 to 4 h direct. Main origin airports: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh. Recommended arrival: Marrakech (RAK) or Casablanca (CMN).
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Morocco trip from United Kingdom.
Everything to know before you go: flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham, paperwork, best season, and an itinerary designed for you.
Why Morocco for travellers from United Kingdom
Why Morocco for travellers from United Kingdom
A few reasons travellers from United Kingdom keep coming back to Morocco — and choose Moroccan Guide to plan their journey.
- 1
British Airways and easyJet fly direct from London (LHR, LGW, STN) — under 4 hours door-to-door.
- 2
No visa, no time difference (or just 1 hour in summer). A perfect long-weekend or half-term destination.
- 3
A British colonial trace lingers in Tangier and the riads of the medina — familiar yet exotic.
- 4
Winter sun: while London is grey at 3pm, Marrakech offers 18°C and clear skies most days from November to March.
Paperwork
No visa required for British citizens — tourist stay up to 90 days.
When to go
Spring and autumn. Winter is mild and a great escape from London grey.
Time difference
Same time as Morocco in winter, 1 hour ahead in summer
Currency
GBP → MAD (Moroccan dirham). Live rate available in our converter.
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Top destinations to explore
The Morocco our travellers love
From the red walls of Marrakech to the dunes of the Sahara, here are the destinations most chosen by travellers from United Kingdom.
The imperial south
Marrakech
The red medina, the Majorelle and Secret gardens, the riad dinners.
Morocco’s memory
Fez
The largest inhabited medina in the world, the tanneries, the Al Quaraouiyine university.
The Rif
Chefchaouen
The blue city clinging to the mountain, its stairs, its weaving workshops.
The Atlantic
Essaouira
The fishing harbour, the Venetian ramparts, the trade wind and the thuya marquetry.
Merzouga · Zagora
Sahara
The dunes of Erg Chebbi, the night in camp, the encounters with nomadic families.
Toubkal · Ourika
Atlas
Berber villages, flowering valleys, gentle walks from Imlil.
Frequently asked questions
Morocco from United Kingdom — the essentials
Do I need a visa to travel to Morocco from United Kingdom?
No visa required for British citizens — tourist stay up to 90 days.
How long is the flight from London to Morocco?
3 h 30 to 4 h direct. Recommended arrival airports: Marrakech (RAK) or Casablanca (CMN).
When is the best time to visit Morocco?
Spring and autumn. Winter is mild and a great escape from London grey.
What is the time difference between United Kingdom and Morocco?
Same time as Morocco in winter, 1 hour ahead in summer
What currency is used in Morocco?
The Moroccan dirham (MAD). Plan GBP → MAD at the daily rate to estimate your budget.
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