How do I plan a Morocco trip from Ghent?

Ghent travellers are beautifully positioned for Morocco, and I always start with the good news: Brussels Airport is only about forty to fifty minutes away by direct train, and Morocco is one of the best-served destinations from Belgium. From Brussels you fly direct or one-stop to Marrakech or Casablanca, with total air time around four to six hours. Ghent has no significant airport of its own, so I route every guest through Brussels and have them verify the live schedule with the airline.

On the visa, EU and EEA passport holders travel to Morocco visa-free for tourism up to ninety days, keeping Ghent planning simple. Still, I never let anyone assume — entry rules follow your passport, not your home city. Confirm your specific requirements before booking, and if your passport needs a visa, apply early and verify everything on the official Moroccan portal. The Ghent guests who handle this first always travel with the least stress.

For the journey, I find Ghent travellers, who cherish their own intimate, canal-laced medieval centre, fall hard for the human scale and atmosphere of Morocco’s old cities. A 7-day loop covers Marrakech and its souks, a night crossing the High Atlas, two nights under the Sahara stars near Merzouga, and Fes — whose walkable, walled medina rewards the same slow wandering you love at home. Ten days adds Chefchaouen and the coast at Essaouira. A private driver makes the long desert legs effortless.

My Ghent-specific tip: lose yourself in the medinas the way you would in your own old town — skip the rush, get pleasantly lost, and let the alleys lead you. Build a little buffer for the Brussels train so the start feels calm. The time difference is just an hour, so there is no jet lag; keep day one gentle, then explore at your own pace. Anchor the plan on our 7-day or 10-day itineraries below.