Cheap Holidays to Morocco in October

Our resort picks for October focus on the coastal and city bases where value and comfort tend to meet.

• Agadir: Looking for cheap resorts in October? Paleokastritsa, on Corfu's west coast, is a superb choice. Its dramatic turquoise coves, monastery views and pebble beaches stay lovely well into autumn, while prices often drop after the summer peak. Travellers can enjoy warm sea temperatures, quieter tavernas and easy access to boat trips along the cliffs, making it a budget-friendly base for a relaxed October break. It is exactly the brief our Morocco Beach Holidays deals are built around.
• Marrakech: Marrakech offers the classic blend of walled medina, souks and riads, and it is served by taxis running into the centre from the terminal. Accommodation ranges widely, so there is good choice at different price points for a city stay. The trade-off is that the medina is busy and lively, which some travellers find tiring over several days. For a city-led October trip that delivers excellent bang for your buck, it is a dependable choice. It is exactly the brief our Morocco Luxury Holidays deals are built around.
• Essaouira: Essaouira is a fortified seaside town with a UNESCO-listed medina, a working harbour and windy beaches. It sits roughly 170 km from the bustling imperial city to the south-west, so it works well as a quieter coastal stop rather than a day trip. The trade-off is a slower, more laid-back pace and fewer large hotels, which suits relaxed travellers but may feel limited for those wanting lots of nightlife. For a calm and characterful coastal base, it represents excellent affordability in our October programme. It is exactly the brief our Morocco Family Holidays deals are built around.
• Fes: Fes is the most historic of the imperial cities, with a medina that is one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world. Rail links connect it to the country's largest commercial hub on the Atlantic coast and to the northern port city on the Strait of Gibraltar, which makes it easy to reach without a long road journey. The trade-off is that the medina's narrow lanes are crowded and can be hard to navigate without a guide. For history lovers wanting a deep city stay at a sensible price, it is a strong October choice.
• Chefchaouen: Chefchaouen is a mountain town in the Rif Mountains, famous for its blue-painted medina and quiet lanes. It is reached by bus from the nearby northern city and from the imperial city further south, so travel takes longer than to the coastal resorts. The trade-off is limited accommodation compared with larger cities, so rooms are best booked early. For slow travellers and photographers seeking a distinctive setting, it represents excellent worth for an October trip.