Travel to Morocco from the UK: Flights, Visas and Practical Planning
Getting to Morocco from the UK is mostly a question of which airport suits your trip. This guide uses the UK government’s entry advice, Morocco’s official visa checker and ONDA’s flight board. For budgets see the Morocco travel cost guide.
Sources checked 2026-10-23: the UK government’s Morocco travel advice (gov.uk), Morocco’s official visa checker (acces-maroc.ma), the airports authority ONDA’s live flight board for Marrakech Menara, Royal Air Maroc’s UK page, and Bank Al-Maghrib’s reference rates. Flight schedules change by season, so check the airline for your dates.
Entry rules for British passport holders
The UK government’s advice says you can visit Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism. Morocco’s own checker at acces-maroc.ma gave the same result for a UK ordinary passport and a tourist trip: no visa and no AEVM travel authorization. We found no Moroccan page that states the 90 days directly, so the UK page is our source for that figure.
- Passport validity. The UK page says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after you arrive. The US State Department advises 6 months for its own travelers, so leave a margin.
- Damaged passports. The UK page warns that damaged passports have led to refused entry.
- Entry stamp. The UK page says border officials should stamp your passport on arrival, and that some travelers had trouble leaving without the stamp.
- No return ticket rule found. The UK page does not list a return ticket or proof of funds as a requirement, though immigration can ask where you are staying.
- Staying longer. An extension must be requested at a Moroccan police station.
The full rules, including the e-visa for other nationalities, are in the Morocco visa guide.
Flights from the UK
There is no single official route list, so here is what we could confirm.
Royal Air Maroc shows these UK routes on its booking page: Casablanca to London Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow, Casablanca to Manchester, Tetouan to London Gatwick and Rabat to London Gatwick.
Direct flights landing at Marrakech. ONDA’s live arrivals board for Marrakech Menara on 23 October 2026 showed flights from London Gatwick (easyJet and British Airways), London Stansted, London Luton (easyJet), Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol and Glasgow, with Jet2, TUI and Ryanair group codes among them. That is a one-day snapshot, not a schedule.
We could not confirm current UK routes to Agadir, Tangier or Fes from an official page, so check the airline sites for those airports.
Which airport for which trip
| Airport | Good for | Our guide |
|---|---|---|
| Marrakech Menara | Marrakech and the south | airport to the medina |
| Casablanca Mohammed V | trains to Rabat, Marrakech, Fes and Tangier | Casablanca guide |
| Agadir Al Massira | beach and surf south | Agadir guide |
| Tangier Ibn Battouta | the north | Tangier guide |
From Casablanca airport, the ONCF train to Casa Voyageurs took 41 to 43 minutes and cost 60 DH on our search, and trains then run to Marrakech in 2h54.
Money
At Bank Al-Maghrib’s reference rate on 22 October 2026, 1 GBP was 13.121 MAD, so 100 MAD is about 7.62 GBP. The dirham is a closed currency, and most travelers take dirhams from an ATM in Morocco. Our currency guide has the details and the rules on carrying cash.
Winter sun or city break?
The WMO monthly averages (1991-2020, supplied by Morocco’s national weather service) show why many UK visitors choose Agadir in winter. Its average daily highs are 22.1 C in December, 21.1 C in January and 22 C in February, with lows of 10.1, 8.4 and 10.2 C. In Marrakech the January average is a high of 19.1 C and a low of 5.9 C. Check a forecast before you book, since averages hide cold evenings and rainy days.
Planning the trip
Pick the shape first, then the flight. A few days in Marrakech is the simplest start. A longer trip can link Marrakech, Fes and the north by train, with times and prices in getting around Morocco. The Morocco itinerary turns that into a day-by-day route.
Quick facts for UK travelers
| Question | Answer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visa for tourism | Not needed, up to 90 days | UK government, acces-maroc.ma checker |
| Passport validity | At least 3 months after arrival | UK government |
| Currency | Moroccan dirham (MAD), closed currency | Bank Al-Maghrib |
| Rate on 22 Oct 2026 | 1 GBP = 13.121 MAD | Bank Al-Maghrib |
| Casablanca airport to Casa Voyageurs | 41 to 43 min, 60 DH | ONCF search |
| Casablanca to Marrakech by train | 2h54 | ONCF search |
Prices in pounds
At 13.121 MAD per GBP (Bank Al-Maghrib, 22 October 2026), here is what some figures from our other guides come to:
| MAD | GBP (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 60 (airport train to Casa Voyageurs) | 4.57 |
| 100 | 7.62 |
| 150 (Essaouira airport taxi, ONDA advice) | 11.43 |
| 330 (Majorelle combined ticket) | 25.15 |
| 1,000 | 76.21 |
Your bank will add its own fee and rate, so treat these as a guide.
Before you fly
- Check your passport expiry date and its condition. The UK page warns that damaged passports have led to refused entry.
- Choose the airport from the table above, then check that airline for your dates.
- Get your entry stamp, and keep proof of where you are staying in case immigration asks.
- Take dirhams from an ATM in Morocco rather than looking for them abroad.
- Check a forecast for your dates, since winter evenings can be cold even in the south.
Frequently asked questions
Do UK citizens need a visa for Morocco?
Not for tourism. The UK government says up to 90 days, and Morocco’s official checker agreed on 2026-10-23.
How long must my passport be valid?
At least 3 months after arrival, per the UK government.
Which UK airports have direct flights to Marrakech?
On ONDA’s board on 23 October 2026: London Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol and Glasgow.
What is the exchange rate?
1 GBP was 13.121 MAD on 22 October 2026 (Bank Al-Maghrib).
Can I take dirhams out of the UK?
The dirham is a closed currency, so most travelers withdraw it from an ATM in Morocco. Our currency guide has the rules on carrying cash.
How many days can I stay without a visa?
Up to 90 days for tourism, according to the UK government.
Sources
- ONCF (train timetables and fares)
- WMO World Weather Information Service (climate normals)
- ONDA, Moroccan airports authority
- UK government travel advice for Morocco
- US State Department Morocco travel advisory
- Bank Al-Maghrib (exchange rates)
- Morocco e-visa and visa checker
Last checked: 24 October 2026. Treat the prices here as a guide and confirm them with the provider on the day you book.
