Getting to Marrakech from the UK and Ireland
Marrakech has direct flights from at least 14 UK airports and Dublin, on eight airlines, in about 3 hrs 30 from London. Prices run from £20 in the shoulder to £500 at Christmas, with baggage that can double the ticket if you don't read the small print.
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The UK network at a glance
Marrakech-Menara (RAK) has a direct link with at least 14 UK airports in 2026, a network that has thickened sharply since easyJet opened a Marrakech base in spring 2026 (three aircraft, 30 routes on Marrakech alone). Six UK carriers structure the offer: easyJet (the widest reach), Jet2 (six UK bases), Ryanair UK (five), TUI Airways, British Airways and Wizz Air UK. Add Royal Air Maroc for connections via Casablanca from any UK regional airport without a direct link.
Distance: 2,277 km (1,415 miles) London to Marrakech. Flight time typically 3 hrs 20 to 4 hrs, longer from Manchester, Edinburgh or Newcastle.
Schedule verified 21 July 2026. Airlines shift schedules, so check the airline before booking.
UK airports with direct flights
Fourteen UK airports run direct to Marrakech in the 2026 schedule, from three London airports to Belfast, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford and Newcastle.
| UK airport | Code | Direct airlines |
|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow | LHR | British Airways |
| London Gatwick | LGW | BA · easyJet · TUI · Wizz Air UK · Royal Air Maroc |
| London Stansted | STN | Ryanair UK · Jet2 · Royal Air Maroc |
| London Luton | LTN | easyJet · Wizz Air UK |
| London Southend | LSA | easyJet |
| Manchester | MAN | easyJet · Jet2 · Ryanair UK · TUI · Royal Air Maroc |
| Birmingham | BHX | Jet2 · Ryanair UK · TUI |
| Edinburgh | EDI | easyJet · Ryanair UK |
| Glasgow | GLA | easyJet · Jet2 |
| Belfast Intl | BFS | easyJet |
| Bristol | BRS | easyJet · TUI |
| Liverpool | LPL | easyJet · Ryanair UK |
| Leeds Bradford | LBA | Jet2 |
| Newcastle | NCL | Jet2 · easyJet (from 3 November 2026) |
Airports without a confirmed direct in July 2026: Cardiff (CWL), Aberdeen (ABZ), East Midlands (EMA), Southampton (SOU). From those, you either connect via Gatwick, Manchester, Stansted or Luton, or fly Royal Air Maroc via Casablanca and change plane on the ground.
Airlines, carrier by carrier
Seven airlines operate direct to Marrakech from the UK, plus Royal Air Maroc via Casablanca for regional airports without a direct link. At a glance:
| Airline | UK bases | Aircraft | Fare style | Headline from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | LHR, LGW | A319 / A320 / A321 | Full-service | ~£120 return |
| easyJet | LGW, LTN, LSA, MAN, BRS, LPL, BFS, EDI, GLA (+ NCL from 3 Nov 2026) | A319 / A320neo | Low-cost | ~£24 return |
| Jet2 | BHX, GLA, LBA, STN, MAN, NCL | B737-800 | Package or flight-only | ~£49 return |
| Ryanair UK | STN, MAN, BHX, EDI, LPL | B737-800 | Low-cost strict | ~£19.99 one-way |
| TUI Airways | LGW, BHX, MAN, BRS | B737 MAX 8 | Package or flight-only | Package format |
| Wizz Air UK | LGW, LTN | A320 / A321neo | Low-cost | Low base + add-ons |
| Royal Air Maroc | LHR, LGW, STN, MAN | B737 / B787 | Full-service | Includes CMN transfer |
The UK low-cost carriers. easyJet has the widest reach and three aircraft based in Marrakech since spring 2026, so frequencies are climbing and winter routes are converting to year-round. Jet2 runs six UK bases with Manchester at three times a week from 31 March 2026, and a traditionally more generous bag allowance than the strict low-cost carriers - though the fare mix has shifted in 2025-2026 with lighter fares appearing. Ryanair UK shows the cheapest headline (from £19.99 one-way in July 2026 promos) from Stansted, four regionals and a strict gate sizer. Wizz Air UK covers London only, from Gatwick and Luton, with a small free bag and Wizz Priority for a proper cabin case.
Full-service and package. British Airways runs one weekly flight from Heathrow (the only direct LHR-RAK) and a broader schedule from Gatwick. Basic fares are hand-baggage only. Standard Euro Traveller includes a 23 kg hold bag. TUI Airways targets the package holiday: on a flight + hotel, a 20 kg hold bag is included by default (25 kg on TUI BLUE and a few others). On flight-only, hold bag is a paid add-on. Royal Air Maroc is the national carrier and mainly useful for connections via Casablanca from UK regional airports without a direct link (Aberdeen, Cardiff, East Midlands, Southampton) - about six to eight hours door-to-door.
Indicative prices by season
Fares below are ballpark return prices seen on Skyscanner, Kayak and airline sites for typical three to six-month lead time. Prices vary widely by day, week and lead time - always search a comparator on the day you book.
| Season | UK window | Low-cost return (London) | BA / TUI return (London or regional) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter shoulder | mid-January to early February | £70-£150 | £120-£220 |
| February half-term | typically week 8 or 9 | £180-£320 | £250-£450 |
| Spring | March to early April | £80-£180 | £150-£280 |
| Easter break | movable, late March or early April | £220-£380 | £280-£500 |
| May bank holidays | early and late May | £150-£260 | £220-£380 |
| Summer holidays | late July to early September | £180-£320 | £250-£450 |
| Autumn shoulder | mid-September to end of October | £70-£160 | £120-£240 |
| October half-term | last week of October | £170-£300 | £250-£420 |
| Christmas / New Year | ~20 December to 3 January | £250-£500 | £350-£700 |
Fares checked July 2026 for typical 3-month lead time. Prices vary widely by day, week and lead time.
Cheapest windows for a UK reader. The autumn shoulder (mid-September to end of October, avoiding the last week of October) and the winter shoulder (mid-January to early February) are the two cheapest fare windows of the year. The weather in Marrakech is at its best over the autumn window too. February half-term coincides with lovely daytime conditions but sees fares double or triple, so book two to three months ahead.
From Ireland
Two direct carriers from Dublin (DUB): Ryanair (FR7378, Tuesdays and Fridays) and Aer Lingus (EI708, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). Flight time 3 hrs 35 to 3 hrs 55. Fares run from about £80 to £250 return in low season and £220 to £450 in high season (Halloween mid-term, Christmas, summer).
From Cork (ORK) there is no confirmed direct in July 2026 - the passenger connects via Dublin, London Heathrow or Gatwick.
From the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
No direct flights from the US, Canada, Australia or New Zealand to Marrakech in 2026. The main routings:
- US and Canada: via London Heathrow or Gatwick (BA plus easyJet or TUI), via Paris Charles-de-Gaulle (Air France or Transavia France) or via Madrid (Iberia or Ryanair). West Coast US: Royal Air Maroc opened a Casablanca to Los Angeles direct from 7 June 2026, then a 30 to 45-minute leg to Marrakech.
- Australia and New Zealand: two-stop routing via Dubai (Emirates) then Casablanca, or via Doha (Qatar Airways) then Casablanca. The point-to-point via London Heathrow (Qantas or BA) is the most common option.
Baggage rules for 2026
The low-cost carriers make more of their revenue on baggage than on base fares. A £30 ticket becomes a £120 ticket if you buy a priority bag and a hold bag at the gate. Read the rules before you compare prices.
| Airline | Free under-seat | Large cabin add-on | Hold bag from | Gate penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet | 45 × 36 × 20 cm, 15 kg | £6-£35 online | ~£15 online, 15 kg | £48 oversized |
| Ryanair UK | 40 × 30 × 20 cm, no weight limit | £6-£60 online, 10 kg | Add-on, 10 kg | ~£70 oversized |
| Wizz Air UK | 40 × 30 × 20 cm, 10 kg | £10-£25, 10 kg | £25-£40 online, 20 kg | £50-£100 airport |
| TUI Airways | 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 10 kg + personal | Included | Package: 20 kg free · Flight-only: add-on | - |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm + personal, 23 kg combined | Included | Standard: 23 kg free · Basic: add-on | - |
| Jet2 | 10 kg cabin (verify current fare) | Verify | Traditionally 22 kg free on standard fares | - |
Two nuances that don’t fit the grid:
- TUI package vs flight-only is the biggest single decision. Package holidays include a 20 kg hold bag (25 kg on TUI BLUE, Sensatori and a few others). Flight-only fares don’t, and TUI caps individual hold bags at 25 kg, not 32 kg like the others.
- British Airways Basic vs Standard on Marrakech routes typically shows a £30-£50 return gap. For a three to five-day trip on cabin-only, Basic works. For a couple with children or a longer stay, Standard pays for itself once you factor in the hold bag.
⚠ Baggage fees can double the ticket. Low-cost fees have overtaken the base fare on some Marrakech routes. Add cabin and hold bags to your basket before comparing prices - a £30 ticket can become a £120 ticket at the gate. easyJet: £48 at the gate for an over-sized cabin bag. Ryanair: ~£70 for anything oversized. Wizz Air: £50 to £100 at the airport for a hold bag.
SIM or eSIM for UK visitors
Since January 2021, Morocco is no longer covered by the EU Roam Like At Home rules. UK carriers price Morocco in their Rest of World zone: £7 to £7.86 per day, according to plan. Two weeks like that runs to about £100 for data alone.
Two cleaner options for a UK reader:
eSIM before you land. Airalo, Holafly, Nomad and Saily all sell Morocco plans, activated in minutes on iPhone XR onwards or a recent Pixel or Samsung. Prices from about £4 (Saily 1 GB / 7 days) to £30-£35 for unlimited over 10 days (Holafly). Nomad offers the best data-per-pound (£20 for 10 GB / 30 days).
Local SIM at Marrakech-Menara. Three carrier booths in the arrivals hall: Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc and Inwi. Open 24/7. £8-£16 for about 20 GB with a tourist pack, passport required, five to ten minutes to activate. Maroc Telecom has the widest rural coverage if you’re heading to the Atlas or the desert.
Rule of thumb: eSIM for a stay under five days, local SIM for a week or more.
Once you land
For everything on Marrakech-Menara Airport (RAK) - terminals, arrivals, ATMs, SIM, parking - see our Marrakech-Menara Airport page. For the transfer into town (official taxi, bus 19 or private transfer with prices), see Airport transfer.
