Flights to Morocco can be just as cheap as accommodation in the country so it’s a perfect destination for the frugal traveller. In Marrakech, the former imperial city, you can find inexpensive rooms in its riads (large, palatial homes divided into hotel rooms). As you might expect from a North African nation there’s plenty of character in the Red City. You will have to put your bartering skills to the test when navigating the souks - indoor markets where traders sell everything from fine silks to metalwork. The wealth of goods on offer and the constant attempts by traders to lure you in to their shops can be exhausting, so escape the hustle and bustle with a trip out of town to Ouzoud with its beautiful, cascading waterfall - make sure you sign up for the forest trek to make the journey all the more worthwhile and memorable.
Alternatively, after taking cheap Morocco flights, chill out in Majorelle Gardens. In the centre of Marrakech you’ll find Djemaa El-Fna, the square that’s full of entertainers. On any given day you might see anything there from fire jugglers to local musicians. The food is irresistible and you’ll find it difficult not to overindulge. The nightlife is surprisingly lively. If your flight to Morocco is a night flight, get to the new town for bars and nightclubs. Culturally, Marrakech’s old town, the medina, is where you’ll find most of the sites – the Koutoubia Mosque, the Royal Palace, also the former El - Badi Palace and the Saadian Tombs. Taking return flights to Morocco and spending a while in Marrakech will help to ease the stresses of modern life. The catchphrase of the locals is “It’s no problem, ” an indication of their willingness to help anyone no matter what the issue.
