Marvellous  Morocco holidays & tours

Our Morocco tours have been perfectly designed to give you a real flavour of this captivating country. Marrakech excursions reveal the city's historic treasures, for example, and we've made sure to include time in the magical Morocco desert. A Titan tour manager will be with you throughout the trip, ensuring everything runs as it should, and you’ll enjoy our signature shared chauffeur service to and from home – the perfect start and end to your holiday.

The biggest risk for tourists in Morocco is normally pickpocketing or bag-snatching, so it pays to take precautions in the souks and other busy areas. Avoid carrying large amounts of money or valuables where possible, and keep any valuable items concealed otherwise. It’s wise to avoid isolated areas, particularly after dark. Tourists can also be targeted by scams, including people posing as tourist guides and substituting inferior goods to the ones you bought, as well as credit card fraud. Joining a Morocco guided tour is a good way to stay safe while you explore.

With temperatures ranging from city heat to coastal breezes to desert highs (and lows), as well as cooler mountains, your packing list for Morocco should include plenty of lightweight fabrics which you can layer. Tourists will be expected to dress relatively modestly, with shoulders and knees covered, as well as looser clothing rather than anything too close-fitting. Rural areas will also be more conservative than the cities or beach. Head coverings aren’t essential for women except at religious sites, where you will need to be covered to the wrists and ankles, but a scarf is also a good plan when you’re exploring. Morocco can be cooler than you might expect in the mornings and evenings, especially during spring and autumn, so a lightweight jacket or fleece may also come in handy. You’ll also need comfortable footwear, including walking shoes if you’re planning to go hiking or some sturdy sandals otherwise, as paths can often be uneven. Roads can often be dusty, so you may want closed-toe shoes like trainers as well. A hat and high-factor SPF against the strong sun are also essential for Morocco holidays. For more tips, check out our packing guide.  

Absolutely. Moroccans love children and you’ll find families are welcomed across the country, so you’ll have no trouble exploring Morocco with kids. Restaurants rarely have children’s menus, but you’ll often find western staples as well as a willingness to cater to younger guests. While infrastructure is lacking in some places, you’ll generally find it easy to explore the country with well-connected cities and plenty of options to help tourists get around on their Morocco holidays. The exotic atmosphere of the medinas and souks, the adventure of the desert and mountains, and some very family-friendly hotels also help to make it a great place to explore with children. 

UK citizens can visit Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days if they’re travelling as a tourist. You also need three months validity remaining on your passport before it expires, and the passport itself must be undamaged. Requirements can change, though – for the most up-to-date information on visas, please use the quick-check tool on our visa requirements page. 

The country’s two official languages are Arabic and Amazigh, spoken by the Berber people. However many Moroccans also speak and understand French, while Spanish is commonly understood in northern Morocco and other parts of the country. In tourist areas and cities, more people are likely to speak some English as well, especially younger generations. 

Morocco has a good train network that connects the major cities, including Marrakech, Fes, Meknes, Casablanca and Rabat. Outside the cities, there are long-distance bus routes connecting other areas, or shared grands taxis which run on fixed routes but which usually have a maximum of six people. Otherwise, roads are generally in good condition, although driving in Morocco isn’t for the fainthearted and driving after dark isn’t recommended. You’ll also need a 4WD vehicle if you’re headed to the desert or into the mountains. There are also some internal flights, including between Marrakech and Fes, to cut down time travelling between the two. 

In general, Moroccans are very tolerant and hospitable, so unintentional errors tend to be forgiven. But attitudes are more conservative across the country than in western Europe, so public displays of affection and wearing revealing clothes will be frowned upon. The country’s motto is ‘God, king and country’, and speaking disrespectfully about Islam or the king is illegal. The only mosque which non-Muslims may enter is the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca with a guided tour, and the courtyard of Moulay Ismail in Meknes. If you’re taking photos, always ask before you snap a shot of one of the locals, and be prepared for requests for payment if you photograph performers in Djemaa El Fna. 

Yes, tipping is expected in many situations in Morocco, including leaving small amounts of change in cafes as well as around 10-15% in restaurants. Tipping taxi drivers is not expected, although a small amount is appreciated if you want to give one. Your tour manager can advise on tips for drivers and guides; you can also find suggested amounts in our useful information sheet, which will be sent to you before you travel. Porterage is included in our Morocco escorted tour. 

Currently our Morocco tours depart from London Gatwick. For the most up-to-date flight information, speak to our travel advisors or take a look on the individual holiday pages. 

The best time to visit Morocco is during the spring, from around mid-March to May, or the autumn, in September and October. The weather is warm and dry, but you won’t have the high temperatures of the summer months which can make sightseeing and visiting the desert unbearable. You’ll also avoid the rain and cooler temperatures of the winter, which brings snow in the Atlas mountains. If you’re visiting the coastal cities, the temperature stays warm for most of the year, but strong sea breezes can mean it feels colder during the winter months here too. 

We fly in and out of Marrakech for our Morocco package holidays. Flight time from London to Marrakech is 3 hours 40 minutes.

Morocco is blessed with some fascinating cities, including the ever-popular Marrakech with its bustling souk, colourful scenes in central square Djemaa El Fna and its cultural attractions. For a taste of traditional life, the labyrinthine medina at Fes is equally enticing but less overwhelming, tucked away in this smaller city. The Imperial city of Meknes was said to rival Versailles, and you can still discover the remains of its one-time grandeur amid the modern streets on our Morocco tours. The country’s more modern cities can often be overlooked, but Casablanca’s melting pot of influences and seafront location are also tempting, while the capital Rabat has its own unmissable landmarks, including the intricately decorated Mohammed V Mausoleum. 

Design-led hotels with spectacular valley views, traditional kasbahs, hillside hotels overlooking historic cities – there are some fantastic options when it comes to places to stay in Morocco. To see where you’ll be staying on our holidays, visit the individual tour pages or ask our travel advisors for details.

We tend to travel by coach and 4WD. Outside the main cities, bear in mind that roads can be uneven and winding (especially in the Atlas Mountains). 

Yes, but only in licensed premises, which tend to include hotels and bars or restaurants in tourist areas. You can also buy alcohol in some major supermarkets to drink in your hotel room. However, drinking alcohol in the street, or unlicensed restaurants is illegal and can lead to arrest.