Marrakech is the most exotic destination that you can reach within 3 hours direct flight from the UK. Budget airline Easyjet.com fly twice a day every day from Gatwick. It also flies from Manchester. Ryanair have direct flights from London Luton and Gatwick. British airways fly directly everyday from Gatwick to Marrakech , as well as 5 flights a week from Heathrow.

Marrakech is ideal for a long weekend break!