“The service offered by Wonderful World was excellent- organising everything from our accommodation and transfers, lunches and city tours, to a day trekking in the lower Atlas Mountains. We felt so spoilt as it was just the two of us, trekking with our guide within spectacular scenery. We trekked for 8 hours ending up in a Berber village being shown how to make tagine dishes by a local craftsman. We would definitely recommend both Marrakech and Wonderful World for a break which was not only culturally different, but also very relaxing.”

Rhian and Duncan Atkins

“I can’t tell you how much I love it here. Can you arrange for me to stay forever? Thank you so much for arranging it so well, it is just perfect. Clever you!”

Joanne Armstrong, Freud Communications

useful information

flight	3.5 hrs
time difference	GMT + 0

climate

Marrakech has a pleasant climate with hot, sunny summers and mild winters. Summer is very dry with high but not unbearable, temperatures. In winter the weather in Marrakech remains fairly warm to mild during the day, but nights are chilly. Winter in Marrakech is the rainy season, when showers can turn the dusty streets of the old quarter into a mud bath. The most popular months to visit Marrakech are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

national holidays

All Islamic holidays are based on the lunar calendar, and their dates move forward by about 11 days every (Western) year. See www.ing.org for more Islamic holidays and dates.

ramadan

Ramadan is not the ideal time to travel. The key event of the year when the whole country abstains from eating, drinking and smoking during daylight hours. Try and avoid doing any of these in front of locals, as it may seem provocative. You may consider joining the fast for a bit, to see what they are going through - and boy, does that harira (fast-breaking soup at sunset) taste good! It's not an ideal time to be travelling around, but can provide great evenings of hospitality, feasting, improvised music and dance into the small hours. If you're driving, watch out for sleepy drivers coming the other way! The end of Ramadan is celebrated with the festivities of Eid al-Fitr.

visa & entry requirements

British nationals do not require entry visas to Morocco for the purpose of tourism. NB: While every care has been taken in preparing our travel advice, neither Wonderful World nor any member of its staff abroad can accept liability for injury, loss or damage arising in any respect of any statement contained therein.

health

No vaccinations are required to enter Morocco, but most travellers to Morocco will need vaccinations for hepatitis A and typhoid fever, as well as medications for travellers' diarrhoea. It is advisable to drink bottled water outside the main cities and towns, and avoid street food. Medical facilities are good in all main towns. Health insurance is essential. NB: For expert opinion on all of these diseases and any more that are relevant for travel to this region please always consult your GP or doctor. Comprehensive travel insurance is advised.