Morocco holidays

Offering a scenic coastline and one of Africa's most sought-after cities, holidays to Morocco give Europe's top tourist destinations a run for their money.

A break from the norm

Morocco’s introduction to the mainstream holiday market in the late Nineties added a new genre to the library of world travel. Suddenly, holidays were scented with spice rather than suncream, and the soundtrack of waves was remixed with calls to prayer. Our holidays take you to the Atlantic coast, as well as blush-coloured Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains.

Agadir and Taghazout

Today, more than 13 million tourists come to the country every year in search of a beach break with a twist. Most people choose Agadir as their base, and for good reason. The stretch of coast here unravels for six miles and basks in 300 days of sunshine a year. Drive 30 minutes north, meanwhile, and you’ll find yourself on the quieter sands of Taghazout. This up-and-coming fishing village is a magnet for surfers and offers an authentic taste of laidback Moroccan life.

Marrakech

Head a little further north from the mountains, meanwhile and you’ll reach Marrakech. Lively is a word that best describes this historic city, which pulses with the energy of its souks, sights and sounds. Take a stroll through the Red City’s higgledy-piggledy streets and you’ll find ornate gardens, monumental palaces and lively bazaars. The market place at Jemaa el-Fna square is the city’s most famous, and at night it comes alive with snake charmers, belly dancers and the flavours of Morocco’s favourite street foods.