Your trip, planned from New Zealand
Travel to Morocco from New Zealand
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)
Currency
Dirham (MAD)
Best months
Mar–May · Sep–Nov
Why Morocco
Why New Zealand travellers love Morocco.
New Zealand travellers come to Rabat for its calm and its culture: the UNESCO-listed capital pairs the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower and the ruins of Chellah with a relaxed Atlantic seafront — and its train station puts Fes, Casablanca and Marrakech within easy reach, so a private trip turns a long-held dream into an easy, well-run reality.
Getting there
Flights from New Zealand
Travel from New Zealand routes via a Gulf hub or a European city into Casablanca, then an hour onward to Rabat by train — usually 26–30 hours including connections, often broken with a stopover.
Best arrival airports: Casablanca (CMN), one hour to Rabat by train. We meet every guest in arrivals and drive you door to door — see airport transfers.
Do you need a visa?
New Zealand passport holders travel to Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. No advance visa is required — a passport valid for six months beyond arrival is the safe standard.
Time difference
Rabat is about 11 hours behind New Zealand (Morocco stays on UTC+1 year-round).
When to go
The best time to visit.
March–May and September–November are ideal for Rabat — warm, breezy days off the Atlantic, cool evenings, and the best light over the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower and the Chellah gardens. Summers are pleasantly tempered by the ocean; winters are mild and quiet, perfect for the museums and ramparts.
Where to start
Private trips New Zealand travellers book most.
Good to know
Morocco from New Zealand — your questions.
Do New Zealand travellers need a visa for Morocco?
New Zealand passport holders travel to Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. No advance visa is required — a passport valid for six months beyond arrival is the safe standard.
How do I get to Rabat from New Zealand?
Travel from New Zealand routes via a Gulf hub or a European city into Casablanca, then an hour onward to Rabat by train — usually 26–30 hours including connections, often broken with a stopover.
What is the time difference between New Zealand and Rabat?
Rabat is about 11 hours behind New Zealand (Morocco stays on UTC+1 year-round).
When should New Zealand travellers visit Rabat?
March–May and September–November are ideal for Rabat — warm, breezy days off the Atlantic, cool evenings, and the best light over the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower and the Chellah gardens. Summers are pleasantly tempered by the ocean; winters are mild and quiet, perfect for the museums and ramparts.