London to Rabat (LHR–RBA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

British passport holders enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date. You fill in a white entry card on arrival (also available at check-in counters). Processing at Moroccan airports is typically quick.

Bring proof of accommodation and a return ticket. Immigration rarely asks for financial evidence from UK nationals. Overstaying the 90-day limit incurs a ban on future entry. Extending beyond 90 days requires leaving and re-entering, as tourist extensions are not processed domestically. The 90 days is a single continuous block, not a rolling period.

Direct flights from London Gatwick and Stansted to Marrakech (RAK) run about 3 hours 30 minutes. Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, and Royal Air Maroc all operate UK to Morocco routes. The Moroccan dirham (MAD) trades at roughly 10 MAD per $1. ATMs are widespread; carry some cash for souks and small vendors. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Tipping is expected: 10 to 15 MAD for cafe staff, 20 to 50 MAD for restaurant meals, and agree on taxi fares before getting in (meters exist but are often "broken").

Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.