Best time to go to Morocco

The best time to visit Morocco is between July and August, the hottest months in the country’s calendar. The heat reaches an average of 31°C. There’s minimal rainfall and low humidity around this time, too. February is the coolest month, but even then, the daily maximum is in the 20s.

Passports and Visas

British citizens don’t need a visa to enter Morocco but must have a valid passport. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/morocco/entry-requirements.

Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health and safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/morocco/health/travel

Further Reading

  • Overview
  • Things To Do
  • Key Facts

    • Capital - Rabat
    • Language - Arabic, Berber and French
    • Timezone - GMT +0
    • Population - 31,951,412
    • Currency - MAD:Moroccan Dirham
    • Flight Time - 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes from Gatwick

    Travel Aware

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    Travel Aware – Staying Safe and Healthy Abroad
    The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and National Travel Health Network and Centre have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad.

    See gov.uk/travelaware and follow @FCDOtravelGovUK on Twitter and Facebook.com/FCDOtravel – for the latest general FCDO travel advice, including coronavirus travel guidance, security and local laws, and passport and visa information.

    See gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice – for FCDO travel advice about individual destinations.

    Sign up for FCDO travel advice email alerts, so you automatically receive the latest travel advice updates and travel requirements for the destinations you want to know about.

    See Travel Aware page – for travel advice from First Choice.

    See travelhealthpro.org.uk – for current travel health news.

    The advice can change so check regularly for updates.