Marrakech Tops French Easter Travel Searches, Kayak Reports Surge

Marrakech tops the list of the most sought-after destinations by the French for the Easter holidays. Searches for the ochre city have increased by 86% compared to last year, according to the travel search engine Kayak. The Moroccan city is followed by Rome (+47%), Lisbon (+67%) and Barcelona (+101%). The Spanish city of Palma de Mallorca recorded a 283% increase in searches, the highest among the 10 most sought-after destinations.

"The popularity of destinations like Marrakech and Palma de Mallorca reflects a growing trend towards places that offer everything we are looking for at this time of year: a pleasant climate, a variety of activities, as well as cultural and culinary discoveries," explains Eva Fouquet, senior vice president of Kayak. The French are also interested in Spanish cities like Seville (+102%) and Madrid (+46%).

According to Kayak data, flight prices will rise by an average of 60% compared to last year, with notable peaks for destinations like Marrakech (+178%), Lisbon (+82%) and New York (+189%). This rise in prices will not dampen the French’s desire to travel during the Easter holidays, with searches for the Easter holidays having almost doubled (90%) compared to the previous year.