Warm-weathertraining camps
Swap January mud for 20 °C sunshine, around four hours from home. Winter and spring camps for football, athletics, rugby and university squads from the UK and Europe.
Where is the closest warm-weather training camp to the UK in winter?
Morocco is one of the closest options: Agadir averages around 21 °C in January and is about 3h40–4h20 by direct flight from UK airports, on a time zone close to the UK. CampNRuns runs winter and spring camps from November to April for clubs, universities and athletics groups.
- Built for
- UK & EU clubs, universities, athletics groups
- Flight time
- ≈ 3h40–4h45 direct
- Time zone
- GMT+1 · close to UK and CET
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- Pricing
- Costed proposal on request
Closer than the Canaries, cheaper than you'd think
Direct flights to Marrakech and Agadir leave from most UK and many European airports, so a camp starts the day you land. Morocco runs on GMT+1, close to UK and Central European time, so body clocks barely move.
In January, Agadir averages highs around 21 °C and Marrakech around 19 °C, while mornings stay cool for hard sessions. Costs on the ground are typically lower than equivalent camps in Spain or Portugal, which matters for university clubs and grassroots budgets.
We handle hotels, transport, pitches or tracks, friendlies and recovery, and send a costed draft program your committee can sign off.
What the program includes
One operator for everything on the ground, so your staff coach instead of troubleshooting.
- Airport meet-and-greet and private coach transfers
- Team hotels or resorts, rooming lists and meal plans
- Training venue bookings matched to your sport
- Friendly games, scrimmages or club exchanges when a fit exists
- Bilingual on-ground coordinator with the group throughout
- Recovery options: pools, physio access on request, beach or spa days
- Cultural program with licensed local guides
- Community session with local youth sport partners
A five-day winter camp
Built to fit a long weekend plus two days, so players miss minimal work or lectures.
- Day 1Fly + activate
Morning flight, afternoon arrival, beach activation and team dinner.
- Day 2Double session
Technical and conditioning sessions. Pool recovery.
- Day 3Friendly
Light morning, friendly match against a local side.
- Day 4Train + explore
Morning session, afternoon in the medina or on the coast.
- Day 5Fly home
Shakeout and transfer.
| Departure | Arrive | Approx. direct flight |
|---|---|---|
| London (Gatwick, Luton, Stansted) | Marrakech / Agadir | 3h40 / 4h00 |
| Manchester | Marrakech / Agadir | 4h00 / 4h20 |
| Dublin | Marrakech | 4h00 |
| Frankfurt | Marrakech | 4h00 |
| Berlin | Marrakech | 4h30 |
| Copenhagen | Marrakech | 4h45 |
Approximate block times. Many routes are seasonal; check current schedules before booking.
From brief to departure
Four steps. Nothing is booked until venues and opponents are confirmed in writing.
Tell us the brief
Sport, level, dates, group size, budget and goals. A short form or a 20-minute call is enough.
Get a draft program
A day-by-day draft with hotel options, venue types and a costed proposal you can take to your director or board.
Confirm the details
We confirm venues, opponents and room blocks before you commit, then lock everything in a written agreement.
Travel and train
Your coordinator meets the team at arrivals and runs the ground game until departure.
Questions coaches ask
Is Morocco warm enough in December and January?
Yes for training. Agadir averages highs around 20–21 °C and Marrakech around 18–19 °C. Evenings are cool, so bring layers. See weather by month.
Do UK and EU players need a visa?
UK and EU passport holders can enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days. We check any other nationalities in your squad.
How does Morocco compare to Spain or Portugal?
Similar flight times, warmer winter days in Agadir, and lower costs on the ground. Read our comparison guide.
Can a university club afford it?
Many can. We quote per player, land-only or with flights, so you can compare options and fundraise against a fixed number.
Keep exploring
Bring your team to Morocco.
Send your sport, dates and group size. You get a draft program and a costed proposal built around your team.