Budget-Friendly Melbourne to Morocco with UAE Stopover: December 2025 - January 2026 Flight Itinerary

Day 1: Departure & Arrival Dubai

Melbourne, Australia to Dubai, UAE on December 23, 2025

9:00am

Flight from Melbourne to Dubai

Depart Melbourne on an Emirates flight which offers competitive pricing with excellent service. Duration approximately 14h non-stop.
AUD1200, 14h0m

7:00pm

Arrival in Dubai

Arrive and meet your friends in Dubai. Spend quality time exploring the city.
Free, Evening and overnight
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Day 2: Dubai stopover

Dubai, UAE on December 24, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast at Baker & Spice Dubai Marina

Enjoy a fresh and local breakfast in this popular spot, open from 7:30am to 11am.
AUD20, 1h0m

10:30am

Visit Burj Khalifa & Dubai Mall

Experience the world’s tallest building and vast shopping centre; tickets cost around 160 AED (AUD60).
AUD60, 3h0m

2:00pm

Lunch at Al Fanar Restaurant

Savour Emirati cuisine in a traditional setting, open 12pm-11pm.
AUD30, 1h30m

4:00pm

Relax and catch up with friends at JBR Beach

Enjoy the beach and seaside cafes, open all day.
Free, 2h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at The Cheesecake Factory in Dubai Mall

Popular American chain restaurant with variety of dishes, open until 11pm.
AUD40, 1h30m
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Day 3: Dubai stopover

Dubai, UAE on December 25, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast at Common Grounds

Trendy café offering excellent coffee and breakfast, open 7:30am-10pm.
AUD25, 1h0m

10:30am

Desert Safari Experience

Afternoon and evening desert safari with dune bashing, camel rides; starts midday till 8pm.
AUD100, 6h0m

8:30pm

Relaxed dinner with friends

Enjoy a casual meal with your friends after safari; choose local cuisines near your accommodation.
AUD30, 1h30m
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Day 4: Flight to Morocco

Dubai, UAE to Casablanca, Morocco on December 26, 2025

2:00pm

Flight from Dubai to Casablanca

Fly with direct service by Emirates or Royal Air Maroc; Emirates may be more expensive but Royal Air Maroc offers cheaper flights.
AUD700, 8h0m

9:00pm

Arrival in Casablanca

Settle in to your accommodation and rest after travel.
Free, Evening
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Day 5: Explore Casablanca

Casablanca, Morocco on December 27, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Café de France

This classic café near the ocean offers Moroccan and French breakfasts, open from 7am.
MAD60 (AUD8), 1h0m

10:00am

Visit Hassan II Mosque

A stunning architectural marvel open for guided tours from 9am-4:30pm. Tickets approximate MAD120 (AUD16).
AUD16, 2h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Rick’s Café

Iconic restaurant designed after the film Casablanca, serves Moroccan and international dishes, open 12pm-11pm.
MAD150 (AUD20), 1h30m

3:00pm

Explore Old Medina

Wander the vibrant markets and stalls, open all day.
Free, 2h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at La Sqala

Traditional Moroccan garden restaurant offering authentic cuisine, open until 11pm.
MAD180 (AUD24), 1h30m
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Day 6: Casablanca to Melbourne

Casablanca, Morocco to Melbourne, Australia on December 28, 2025

10:00am

Departure Flight Casablanca to Melbourne via Dubai

Fly back via Royal Air Maroc to Dubai, then Emirates to Melbourne; total travel around 23h including layover.
AUD1900, 23h0m
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Day 7: Transit Day

Dubai, UAE on December 29, 2025

6:00am

Layover and rest in Dubai

Use this time to relax before your long-haul flight to Melbourne.
Free, 6h0m

12:00pm

Flight to Melbourne

Final leg of the journey back to Melbourne onboard Emirates.
Included, 14h0m
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Day 8: Arrival Home

Melbourne, Australia on December 30, 2025

6:00am

Arrive Melbourne

Welcome back to Melbourne after an exciting international trip.
Free, End
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