You can leave Manchester after breakfast and be in the Sahara by dinner.
Direct flights to Morocco from the UK make it one of the easiest short-haul escapes into North Africa.
From 3h 20m
London to Marrakech
easyJet · Ryanair · Jet2 · TUI · RAM · British Airways
LHR · LGW · STN · MAN · BHX · EDI · GLA · BRS · LVP
No visa required — stays up to 90 days for UK travellers
| Route | Airline | Flight time | Flights per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR)→ Casablanca (CMN) |
Royal Air Maroc | ~3h 30m | Daily |
| London Gatwick (LGW) → Marrakech (RAK) |
easyJet · TUI |
~3h 20m | 4–7 |
| London Stansted (STN) → Marrakech (RAK) |
Ryanair | ~3h 20m | 5–7 |
| Manchester (MAN) → Marrakech (RAK) |
Jet2 · Ryanair |
~3h 40m | 3–5 |
| Manchester (MAN) → Agadir (AGA) |
Jet2 · TUI |
~4h | 2–4 |
| London (LGW/STN) → Tangier (TNG) |
Ryanair · Air Arabia |
~3h | 3–5 |
| London (LGW/STN) → Rabat (RBA) |
Ryanair · British Airways |
~3h 10m | 2–5 |
These flights to Morocco from the UK run year-round, with more frequency during spring and autumn.
Where you land in Morocco shapes your entire trip. Some cities drop you straight into the desert routes, others are better for coastal stays or exploring the north. Here’s how to choose the right arrival point based on how you want to travel.
Best for:
First trips, desert routes, Atlas Mountains
Best for:
Starting a north-to-south journey, coastal cities
Best for:
Beach stays, winter sun, relaxed trips
Best for:
Northern Morocco, short stays, culture
Most flights from the UK land between midday and early evening. Our itineraries start gently. So you arrive, settle in, and begin properly the next day.
From Marrakech across the Atlas Mountains to the Dades Valley, with camel rides and a night in a Sahara desert camp.
From Casablanca down the Atlantic coast to Essaouira and Agadir, with a return through Marrakech.
From Tangier through Casablanca, Marrakech, the Sahara, Fes, Chefchaouen and back to Tangier.
Weather, flight prices, and travel conditions throughout the year.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date
No mandatory vaccines, but standard travel vaccinations are recommended
You may be asked to show a return or onward ticket on arrival
Entry is usually quick and smooth through major airports
British passport holders can stay in Morocco for up to 90 days without a visa
We flew from Gatwick to Marrakech and everything felt easy from the start. The timing worked perfectly with the tour, and we were in the desert the next day without any stress.
First time in Morocco and it exceeded expectations. The route was well planned, no rushing, and the Sahara part was honestly the highlight of the whole trip.
I was unsure at first, but it turned out to be one of the smoothest trips we’ve done. Flights, arrival, and the tour all connected naturally without any confusion.