Known for year-round sunshine, short flight times, colourful markets, standout food and great-value breaks, Morocco has long been a favourite for holidaymakers wanting more than a classic beach escape.

In Fez, travellers can step inside Morocco’s oldest imperial city, where maze-like medinas, colourful souks and artisan workshops make it feel like a living museum. There are historic streets, traditional crafts, rug-weaving workshops and meals with local families to enjoy. And a glass of traditional mint tea costs just 8 to 15 Moroccan dirhams, or roughly £1, in local spots.

Tangier brings the sea views, sitting where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic and Europe meets Africa. Visitors can explore the old medina, soak up the café culture or use the city as a base for trips to Chefchaouen’s famous blue-washed streets. On a clear day, holidaymakers can even spot Spain across the water.

Rabat is the one for a slower-paced city break, mixing big sights with a relaxed seaside feel. Morocco’s capital is home to the Hassan Tower, Kasbah des Oudaias, blue-and-white streets, gardens and Atlantic views without the usual city-break rush. It’s also a good pick for winter sun, with daytime highs often sitting around 17C to 20C in January and February.

The new city breaks sit alongside TUI’s beach and resort holidays, making it easier for customers to build the Morocco trip that suits them, whether that is relaxing on the coast, wandering ancient streets or packing culture, food and sunshine into one short-haul escape.

“With packages at great prices, regional flying options and flight times of under four hours, Morocco is easy to get to from the UK. Some customers want the beach, some want the buzz of a city and others want to discover somewhere that feels a little more off the beaten track. With Fez, Rabat and Tangier now in our programme, we’re giving holidaymakers even more ways to experience Morocco and pack culture, value and sunshine into one easy getaway.”