Easter in Morocco: Private Tours for the Holidays

The dates change every year

Easter has no fixed date: it falls between late March and late April, depending on the year, and school holidays around it vary by country. Check how many days you really have before choosing a route.

Easter isn’t a holiday in Morocco, so daily life carries on as normal, but many European travellers arrive and accommodation fills up earlier. Also check whether Ramadan falls in your dates that year: it moves about eleven days earlier every year and changes some opening hours.

Spring weather

March and April are a good time for most of Morocco: pleasant temperatures for walking the medinas of Fes and Marrakech, green countryside in the north and a south not yet in summer heat. Nights are cool, especially in the Atlas, where snow can linger on the peaks, and in the desert, so bring a jacket. Month by month in our guide to the best time to visit Morocco.

Short routes that fit the Easter break

3 days: Marrakech to Fes over the Atlas, with Ait Ben Haddou, the Dades Valley and a night in the desert.
5 days: Tangier to Casablanca, the north and the imperial cities without the desert, or Tangier to Marrakech, with a night in the dunes.
6 days: Casablanca to Marrakech, via Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes and the desert.
A full week: the 7-day tour from Fes, with the imperial cities, Chefchaouen and a desert night.

Short on time? Our day trips from Marrakech, Fes, Tangier and Casablanca are another option.

Getting there: by plane or by ferry from Spain

Our tours start in Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca and Tangier, all with international airports. If you’re combining Morocco with southern Spain, ferries cross from Tarifa and Algeciras to Tangier: Tarifa boats arrive at Tanger Ville port, next to the medina, and most Algeciras sailings at Tanger Med, outside the city. Over Easter the Strait is busy, so book tickets early and check timetables with the ferry companies.

From Tangier, the 5-day tour to Casablanca is designed for ferry arrivals. See all tours from Tangier.

If you arrive by ferry, we pick you up at the port in Tangier. The ferry ticket is not included.

Book early

Easter is high season. We send you a quote on WhatsApp for your dates; it depends on group size, accommodation, number of days and route changes. The earlier you write, the more options there are. More in how our private tours work.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Easter celebrated in Morocco?

No. Morocco is a mainly Muslim country and Easter isn’t a public holiday, so everything runs as usual. You’ll simply notice more European travellers.

What’s the weather like in Morocco at Easter?

Generally pleasant: mild days in the cities and the south, cool nights in the Atlas and the desert. Month by month in our guide to the best time to visit.

How many days do I need?

Three days takes you over the Atlas to the desert and on to Fes; five or six covers the north and the imperial cities; a week combines imperial cities, Chefchaouen and the desert. Compare the routes in the table above.

Is the desert worth it in spring?

Yes, spring is a good season for the dunes. For more time there, see Merzouga 4x4; to sleep in a tent with a private bathroom, Tassili Luxury Desert Camp.

Is Easter a good time to travel with kids?

Yes, and the school holidays make it easy. Route ideas and tips on our family tours page.

If your trip goes to the desert

The dunes of Merzouga

We are the same team as Merzouga 4x4 and Tassili Luxury Desert Camp. If your trip goes through Merzouga and you want more time in the dunes, here are their two websites.

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