Your trip, planned from South Africa
Travel to Morocco from South Africa
Flights, visa, the best season and a private trip designed end to end by a Marrakech atelier — so the only thing you plan is what to pack.
Visa
Visa-free · 90 days
Gateways
Casablanca (CMN) + Al Boraq train to Tangier
Currency
Dirham (MAD)
Best months
Mar–May · Sep–Nov
Why Morocco
Why South African travellers love Morocco.
South African travellers come to Tangier for the contrast and the closeness: a white kasbah and medina spilling down to the Strait of Gibraltar, café terraces looking across to Spain, and an easy gateway north to blue Chefchaouen and the Rif — all in one welcoming city where a private trip, and even a ferry crossing from Spain, turns a long-held dream into an easy, well-run reality.
Getting there
Flights from South Africa
Connect via Addis Ababa, a Gulf hub or a European city into Casablanca, then take the high-speed Al Boraq train up to Tangier; allow roughly 15–19 hours including the layover.
Best arrival airports: Casablanca (CMN) + Al Boraq train to Tangier. We meet every guest in arrivals and drive you door to door — see airport transfers.
Do you need a visa?
South African passport holders enter Morocco visa-free for stays of up to 90 days for tourism. No advance visa is required — bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond arrival.
Time difference
Tangier is about 1 hour behind South Africa (it stays on UTC+1 year-round).
When to go
The best time to visit.
April–June and September–October are ideal for Tangier — warm, breezy days on the Strait of Gibraltar, soft Atlantic-Mediterranean light over the kasbah and medina, and calm crossings if you arrive by ferry from Spain. July–August is hot and lively with beach crowds; winters are mild and green, perfect for quiet walks and day trips north to Chefchaouen.
Where to start
Private trips South African travellers book most.
Good to know
Morocco from South Africa — your questions.
Do South African travellers need a visa for Tangier?
South African passport holders enter Morocco visa-free for stays of up to 90 days for tourism. No advance visa is required — bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond arrival.
How do I get to Tangier from South Africa?
Connect via Addis Ababa, a Gulf hub or a European city into Casablanca, then take the high-speed Al Boraq train up to Tangier; allow roughly 15–19 hours including the layover.
What is the time difference between South Africa and Tangier?
Tangier is about 1 hour behind South Africa (it stays on UTC+1 year-round).
When should South African travellers visit Tangier?
April–June and September–October are ideal for Tangier — warm, breezy days on the Strait of Gibraltar, soft Atlantic-Mediterranean light over the kasbah and medina, and calm crossings if you arrive by ferry from Spain. July–August is hot and lively with beach crowds; winters are mild and green, perfect for quiet walks and day trips north to Chefchaouen.