Holidays to Morocco under £300

Coastal resorts offer the most consistent route to a budget Moroccan break because hotel stock is large and transfers are short.

• Agadir: Agadir is the main package-holiday resort on the Atlantic coast, and its long sandy bay and promenade give families and sun-seekers a reliable base. Because the resort holds a large volume of hotel rooms, prices tend to be easier to match to a budget than in smaller towns, especially outside the busiest summer weeks. The trade-off is that Agadir feels more like a modern beach resort than a historic city, so you will spend less time among old medinas. We think it is the strongest choice when sunshine and easy access matter more than heritage. Explore our Morocco holidays range to compare options.
• Essaouira: Essaouira is a fortified seaside town whose medina sits within walking distance of the harbour, which keeps the cost of getting around very low. Its windy beaches suit windsurfers and those wanting a calmer pace than the inland cities offer. Accommodation is generally more modest in scale, so the best value comes from booking early for the cooler months. We would choose it for a relaxed coastal stay where your budget goes further on food and walking rather than on taxis.
• Marrakech: Marrakech combines the classic souks, riads and imperial history with a large hotel stock, so a budget-conscious traveller can find a range of options. Staying in a riad within the medina gives you a quiet courtyard retreat while keeping the main sights on foot. Transfers from the city's main airport are usually by taxi, so agreeing the fare or insisting on the meter is essential to protect your budget. We recommend it for culture-led trips where the city itself is the main attraction.
• Fes: Fes is the most historic of the imperial cities, and its walled old medina is one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world. Accommodation in the old town is often charming and reasonably priced, though lanes are narrow and luggage is best kept light. Fes is linked by train to the country's largest coastal metropolis and to the northern port city on the Strait of Gibraltar, which makes onward travel affordable and comfortable. It is a strong pick for travellers who want depth of craft and history without paying a premium.
• Chefchaouen: Chefchaouen is a mountain town in the Rif Mountains known for its blue-washed medina, and it is compact enough to explore entirely on foot. Access is by bus from the coastal city to the north and from the inland city to the south, so the transfer cost is modest, though journeys take longer than the coastal options. Hotel stock is smaller than in the big resorts, so booking ahead matters when you are working to a fixed budget. We think it suits slow travellers and photographers who value atmosphere over resort facilities.