Flights to Marrakech

Known as the fourth-largest city in Morocco, Marrakech (sometimes stylised as Marrakesh) is renowned as one of the world's most famously luxurious cities. Marrakech is a city steeped in a rich culture that's been influenced by Arab, Amazigh, and European history. On top of this, the Daughter of the Desert is famed for its natural beauty, architecture, and food.

Unsurprisingly, with so many unique gems to offer, Marrakech has established itself as one of Morocco's finest tourist hotspots. A visit to Marrakech can involve a calming walk through the Secret Garden, or throwing yourself into the hustle and bustle of busy markets, filled with food stalls and mementoes. Whatever your preferred method of travel, there's something for everyone in the Pearl of the South, as long as you don't mind a little heat!

Travelling with Opodo means you'll have access to a wide range of cheap holiday deals to Marrakech to suit your time there. Whether you're spending a week on longer excursions or simply a weekend away to relax, unwind, and take in something new, our service makes booking easy, so you can focus more on the exciting times ahead.

Here is a tip for you: booking your flight and hotel at the same time and not separately can make you save up to 40%. Take advantage of a flight + hotel package in Marrakesh to your destination and save time searching for hotels separately. If you have already purchased your flight and you’re only looking for a hotel, you can find it here.

With so many things to do, interesting sights to see, and (as always) delicious food to try in Marrakech, it’s hard to know where to start! To help you out, we’ve put together a handy guide, but we know it's likely you'll be needing a good stretch when you land. With this in mind, we've outlined a more gentle itinerary for the first day of your trip, followed by two other days of authentic Moroccan adventures.

Day 1: Visit the Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech

Flights and airports can be tiresome at the best of times, so consider starting your trip to Marrakech by recharging your batteries. Nothing rejuvenates like nature, and Marrakech offers some of the most stunning examples of cultivated greenery in the world. The Jardin Majorelle, for example, offers beautiful plant life, vibrant blue buildings, and a small museum featuring Berber artefacts.

When it's time to refuel, pigeon pastilla is a great pie-like fix as a sweet, spicy, and savoury dish. Vegetarians can indulge with vegetable tagine, as a warm pot dish accompanied by bread (all the better to scoop the sauce up with!).

Day 2: Explore Marrakech’s local cuisine

Day two provides you with the window of opportunity to explore, so warm up those leg muscles and head out for your first traditional Moroccan breakfast. Msemen is great if you have a sweet tooth - kind of like a crepe, this sweet bread comes with sides like soft cheese, butter, and honey. B'ssara takes the top spot as the more filling of the Moroccan breakfasts, as a hearty bean soup. With chillies, bread, and olive oil, B'ssara should give you the energy you need to set out into the city.

And towards the Bahia Palace. A site of exceptional and intricate marble tiling, this Palace is a perfect photo opportunity, especially on a clear blue day. From a traditional style, you can try something more modern in the stylish Gueliz neighbourhood, filled with art galleries, shops, and famous eateries to explore to your heart's content.

To finish the night, we'd recommend dinner at one of Marrakech's many rooftop bars and lounges. Featuring music and dance performances, a night here under the stars is something you won't forget.

Day 3: Witness Marrakech’s history in the Saadian Tombs

On the third day, you can settle your adventure by turning back the clock for another look at Morocco's long history. The Saadian Tombs are a popular site, dedicated to the Saadian dynasty who ruled around the 16th and 17th centuries. After this sombre necropolis, you might like to pay a visit to a traditional hammam. These bathhouses include steam rooms, saunas, baths, showers, and exfoliating courses to relax your body and mind.

Before heading to the airport, you could also investigate one of the thriving local markets. Areas like Djemaa el-Fna and Souk Zrabi offer a wide range of local goods and foods. Whether trying to stuff yourself for the flight or track down the perfect memento of your time spent, these markets are perfect ways to round out your trip.

In order to discover the beautiful landscapes of the surroundings, you can always rent a car in Marrakesh and travel the open road.

Five main airlines fly to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), including British Airways, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, and TUI Airways. Three terminals serve this airport, with the first two taking passengers.

Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) is fully equipped for modern demands. Their services and business include:

• Restaurants and vending machines
• Retail shops located within the main terminal for clothes, perfume, and other duty-free goods
• Free wi-fi
• ATMs, banking, and currency exchange terminals
• Lost and found
• Medical and emergency services
• Pharmacies
• Prayer room
• Lockers
• Luggage storage

Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) also includes three different lounges, one for Royal Air and two for Pearl Lounge options for arrivals and departures. The airport contains wheelchair and disabled passenger services on demand.

How can I request assistance for children travelling alone?

Children travelling alone will depend on the policies of individual airlines rather than us at Opodo. Be sure to check an airline's policies on their website carefully before booking to ensure they offer child travelling support. Those that do can then be contacted directly via one of their official help channels to organise what's needed to help a child arrive safely, on time, and stress-free.

How can I travel with an assistance dog?

Travelling with assistance animals can vary heavily depending on the booking airline and their policies. Check the airline's websites before booking a ticket to check their policies on assistance dogs. If your flight does offer this option, you can then contact the airline directly via one of their help services to set up travel with your assistance dog.

How do I find cheap flights to the destination city that have flexible change policies at Opodo?

After searching for a flight with Opodo, you're given a list of different options to choose from. Selecting any of these takes you to a new page which lists the different flexible tickets, their prices, and what they offer. This method streamlines cheap flights and hotels to Morocco and Marrakech in one easy package

How can I book cheap hotels on Opodo in my destination city?

Our booking system offers a feature that lets you search for your perfect Marrakech deal for hotels alongside flights. Once you enter your times and destination on our search page, you're given a tab to sort by cheapest options. This can also be used to narrow down the hotels you book into a price range you're happy with.

What baggage do I need to check on my flight?

Anything large and/or heavy over a certain threshold needs to be checked. The exact limits vary depending on the airline and its policies. These are displayed when buying a ticket, but can also be checked by visiting an airline's official webpage.

How can I check in with Opodo?

The simple way to check in with a flight you booked from Opodo is the typical method used through any booking service - print your ticket and take it to the associated airline check-in desk at the airport. Some airlines like British Airways and Emirates also allow customers to check in online as the flight time to Marrakech approaches. Check your airline website to see if this option applies to you.

Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from my departure city to my arrival city?

This will depend on the airline you've booked with. Different airlines will have different cancellation policies, and these policies will often differ based on how expensive the ticket was. Cheaper tickets will tend to have more expensive cancellation fees, while more expensive tickets might not have cancellation fees, and might even return some of your cost in the form of airline credit.

How do I know if my flight is eligible for compensation?

Flights booked from Opodo will be eligible for compensation if two criteria are met:

• The flight arrives at least three hours late its final destination.
• The reason for the flight being late was the responsibility of the airline. This means weather can't be a factor.

You'll never be short on ways to fill the time or left wondering what to do in Marrakech - there's an abundance of options available and the Red City is notorious as a lively city all year round. Of course, specific seasons can be better suited to specific wants, so let's break down some popular travel times.

If you're looking to make the most of the great outdoors during your time in Marrakech, then March-May is the best period. The mild weather here ranges from around 20°C to 30°C, and the gardens are in full brilliant bloom. The Jardin Majorelle ranks amongst the best-maintained gardens in the world, and it's just one of the many of the city's magnificent displays of nature.

Great weather makes for a great stroll, and the Medina area of Marrakech offers a fascinating look at the area's traditional roots. The autumn season can also be perfect for outdoor fans, so taking your Marrakech holidays around October is another possibility, particularly if you’re on a budget and want to snatch up cheaper deals. Remember to bring your walking shoes!

The June to August period is also easily the best time to travel if you're planning on visiting museums and staying inside a lot. While you're free to wander the streets, this is when Marrakech is at its hottest, so be sure you're up to the heat if this is when you make your plans. We're talking over 37 °C, so if you're sensitive, take note!

If you're itching for the colours and culture of festival life, December might be exactly what you're looking for. During this time, the Red City hosts the Marrakech International Film Festival. Offering some of the best in national and international filmmaking, this showcase is a great way to see the best films you love from another point of view. Not to be outdone, this period also homes the National Sun Festival of Youth and Music, so you can absorb the sound alongside the sun.