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The Chouara tannery in the Fes medina from above: rows of white and dye-coloured vats among the old houses

Your trip, planned from United Arab Emirates

Travel to Morocco from United Arab Emirates

Flights, visa, the best season and a private trip designed end to end by Casablanca Tours — so the only thing you plan is what to pack.

Visa

Visa-free · 90 days

Gateways

Casablanca (CMN)

Currency

Dirham (MAD)

Best months

Mar–May · Sep–Nov

Why Morocco

Why UAE travellers love Morocco.

UAE travellers come to Morocco for the contrast and the closeness: imperial cities, the Sahara, the Atlas mountains and the Atlantic coast, all in one welcoming country where a private trip turns a long-held dream into an easy, well-run reality.

Getting there

Flights from United Arab Emirates

Emirates and Royal Air Maroc link Dubai with Casablanca nonstop in about 9 hours; Etihad and flydubai add further options into Casablanca and Marrakech.

Best arrival airports: Casablanca (CMN), Marrakech (RAK). We meet every guest in arrivals and drive you door to door — see airport transfers.

Do you need a visa?

GCC nationals and residents are warmly received in Morocco; most Gulf nationals enter visa-free or with simple entry formalities for up to 90 days. Check your specific nationality, and carry a passport valid for six months beyond arrival.

Time difference

Morocco is about 4 hours behind United Arab Emirates's standard time (Morocco has kept UTC+0 all year since September 2026; add an hour when United Arab Emirates is on summer time).

When to go

The best time to visit.

March–May and September–November are ideal across most of Morocco — warm days, cool evenings, and the best light for the medinas, coast and desert. The Sahara is best October–April; the Atlas peaks hold snow into spring.

Good to know

Morocco from United Arab Emirates — your questions.

Do UAE travellers need a visa for Morocco?

GCC nationals and residents are warmly received in Morocco; most Gulf nationals enter visa-free or with simple entry formalities for up to 90 days. Check your specific nationality, and carry a passport valid for six months beyond arrival.

How do I get to Morocco from United Arab Emirates?

Emirates and Royal Air Maroc link Dubai with Casablanca nonstop in about 9 hours; Etihad and flydubai add further options into Casablanca and Marrakech.

What is the time difference between United Arab Emirates and Morocco?

Morocco is about 4 hours behind United Arab Emirates's standard time (Morocco has kept UTC+0 all year since September 2026; add an hour when United Arab Emirates is on summer time).

When should UAE travellers visit Morocco?

March–May and September–November are ideal across most of Morocco — warm days, cool evenings, and the best light for the medinas, coast and desert. The Sahara is best October–April; the Atlas peaks hold snow into spring.