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Excursions to Morocco from Spain

How to Get to Morocco from Spain

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On this page you'll find details of ferries and flights to Morocco from Spain, guided tours of Morocco and some advice for when in Morocco.

Day Trips to Morocco

Morocco is just nine miles from Spain and so is a very tempting day trip to take when you fancy a break from Europe. However, the only city you are going to be able to see in a day is Tangier, city that has gone through varying fortunes over the years. Once a bohemian city popular with artists and writers, it went through a very rough patch but is now better than it has been, though it's still not Morocco's best city. If possible, take at least three days in Morocco and give yourself a chance to at least see Fez or Marrakech.

If you don't have time for that, you can book a day trip here:

Guided Tour of Morocco

There are a number of guided tours of Morocco that depart from Spain. Note that these tours depart from Spain but head straight for Morocco, without seeing any sights in Spain. If you want a combined Spain and Morocco tour, see further down the page.

Tour of Spain and Morocco

These combined tours show you the best of Spain and Morocco (and Portugal, in some cases).

Things to Remember About Visiting Morocco

Morocco is a beautiful country that is well worth visiting. However, if you decide against a guided tour and want to travel by yourself, there are some points to remember.
  • Tangier is not the most interesting city in Morocco. The city used to be horrible, but the tourist industry has cleaned it up a little. Still, you'd be better off heading to the nicer places, like Fez, Marrakesh or Chefchaouen (all of which are easily reachable from Tangier or any of Morocco's ports).
  • The Moroccans WILL overcharge you and try to scam you Particularly in Marrakech. It's a part of the culture, so have a sense of humor and be thick skinned. Barter like there's no tomorrow and be weary of anything that sounds even slightly untoward. Having said that, things have improved on this front, with the police cracking down hard on fake tour guides, but caution is still advised, especially in Marrakech. Fez has improved dramatically.
  • Women WILL get attention Especially if they are blonde. Read more about Women Traveling Alone in Africa

Accommodation in Morocco

Looking around for accommodation when you reach Morocco can be a hassle - every man and his donkey will want to 'help' you. Coming prepared with a room already booked will make life much simpler for you:

Hotels in Fez | Hotels in Marrakech | Hotels in Chefchaouen (book direct)

Budget Guesthouses and Youth Hostels in Morocco (book direct)

You might also want to book a tour of Marrakech before you get there:

Half-Day Tour of Marrakech | Full-Day Tour of Marrakech

Ferries to Morocco

There are ferries to Morocco from Tarifa, Barcelona, Algeciras, Gibraltar, Malaga and Almeria. Read more about Ferries to Morocco from Spain

Direct Flights from Spain to Morocco

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