RAK · 31.63° N · 8.00° W · Morocco
Souks, riads and gardens a short flight from London, with the High Atlas about an hour away. A first taste of North Africa, planned and looked after by our London team.
Marrakech is close enough for a long weekend and different enough to feel like a proper journey. That makes it a good first trip to North Africa, with our team in London a phone call away.
Each evening Jemaa el Fnaa, the great square of the medina, fills with food stalls, musicians and storytellers, and the souks around it sell leather, lamps, spices and rugs. By day, look up at the Koutoubia minaret, the city's landmark, then see the craftsmanship of the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the Majorelle Garden.
The High Atlas is about an hour away for mountain walks, an easy day out from the city.
Most visitors choose a riad, a traditional house built around a courtyard, or a resort hotel among the palm groves. We offer four nights at Royal Mansour Marrakech, a private riad inside the medina walls, with British Airways from Heathrow, or four nights at La Mamounia with easyJet from Gatwick. For flights only, British Airways flies direct from Heathrow to Marrakech in about 3 hours 45 minutes.
Entry rules depend on your passport and the reason for your trip, and they change from time to time. Check the official sources below before you book, including how long your passport must stay valid.
Read TravelHealthPro's Morocco page and book a travel health appointment well before your trip. Summers are very hot, so drink plenty of water, use sun protection and rest in the shade in the afternoon. Take care with food and water hygiene.
The currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD). Carry some cash for the souks and small purchases, tell your bank before you travel and check its fees for card payments and cash withdrawals abroad.
General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.
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Spring, from March to May, and October to November are warm, with average highs of about 23 to 29°C. July and August average about 37°C. In December and January the days stay mild, but nights are cool, with average lows of about 6 to 7°C.
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From London Gatwick Airport · Four nights at La Mamounia, a palace hotel just inside the medina walls, with direct flights from Gatwick. The souks and Jemaa el Fnaa are a short walk from its gardens.
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From London Heathrow Airport · Four nights, bed and breakfast, in a private riad at Royal Mansour Marrakech inside the medina walls, with direct British Airways flights from Heathrow.
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Morocco uses the Moroccan dirham (MAD). Take some cash for the souks and small purchases, and check what your bank charges for using your card abroad.
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That depends on your passport and why you are travelling. Check the official entry information for Morocco before you book, and if you need a visa, use only official government channels.
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Generally not. With few exceptions, mosques in Morocco do not admit non Muslims, and the Koutoubia Mosque is one of those that do not. You can still admire the Koutoubia's minaret from the streets around it.
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Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) is about 3 km southwest of the city centre.
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March to May and October to November, with average highs of about 23 to 29°C. July and August are the hottest months, averaging about 37°C, and winter nights can be cool.
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