Cheap flights to Morocco

Morocco climate

Morocco’s climate has extreme temperatures in the inland areas, but cooler, more pleasant temperatures closer to the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Marrakesh temperatures average 21 C in the winter and 38 C in the summer. The Atlas Mountains have snow nearly all year round, and temperatures sometimes fall below -17 C. During the winter, the north is wet and rainy, but the south is dry and very cold as it approaches the Moroccan Sahara. 

Getting around Morocco

The country is not overly large, but internal flights are readily available from Royal Air Maroc. There is a limited train network, but fares are reasonable. Shared taxis – which can carry up to six passengers – are a popular and cheap method of getting around. The bus system is regular and cheap with a good network. Ferries operate from Algeciras to Tangier and from Sete in France to Tangier. There are also services between Gibraltar and Tangier.

What is good to know if travelling to Morocco?

• Marrakech is known as the “red city” for the colour of its buildings. This is the arrival point for most flights to Morocco and almost all travellers pass through here. As well as the famous squares and souks, there is a host of other attractions for tourists to visit. There are a number of museums within the old city and the Majorelle Gardens are a beautiful, cool stop in which to relax and unwind.
• The Atlantic Coast of Morocco takes in the towns of Essaouira, very popular with wind surfers as well as sun worshippers, and Agadir, where the kasbah offers fantastic views over the town.
• Fez medina dates from the 8th century. One of the most famous locations is the tanners’ quarter with giant vats of dye and the accompanying smell of curing skins.
• Rabat is the capital of Morocco and it sits on the Atlantic. Tourist must-sees include the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Hassan Tower and Andalusian gardens, popular with the women of Rabat. Nearby, see the Necropolis of Chellah, the medieval ruins.