Morocco Easter Holidays

When it comes to religion, Easter in Morocco is a big deal. So big in fact that it paralyses the nation. The sound of the calls to prayer echo around bustling souks and squares as Moroccans around the country celebrate this religious occasion. Even if you do not celebrate Easter yourself, the Holy processions, music-filled masses and authentic pulse of the country is not to be missed. Revel in rich culture on one of our Morocco Easter holidays to see the country in its purest form. As the capital city, Marrakech is an obvious place to start when it comes to Easter celebrations, but the holy city of Chefchaouen (nicknamed ‘The Blue Pearl’ for its sweep of beautiful blue buildings) is one of our favourites for both sightseeing and culture alike. The flawless forget-me-not blue streets give the city a fairytale feel, while the Medina with its many souqs makes for the perfect place to get stuck in with the hustle and bustle of daily life and find the ultimate souvenir to take home.

While the weather in Britain can be famously unreliable in the Spring, Morocco Easter holidays promise temperatures that flirt with the twenties as well as a low chance of rain, making it the perfect time to explore this desert-filled country. Speaking of the desert, you can’t come to Morocco without having an adrenaline-filled few days in this scorched, sweeping landscape. Spend a day with the Berber people, the original inhabitants of Morocco, to experience the countryside first-hand. Take part in traditional bread baking, draw water from an ancient well and even learn how to milk a goat. End the day with an authentic meal before spending the night in a desert tent under a fathomless sky filled with stellar specks.