Morkel is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Albie Morkel (born 1981), South African cricketer and older brother of Morne Morkel. Denys Morkel (1906–1980), South African cricketer Dougie Morkel (1885–1950), South African rugby union player Gerald Morkel (1941–2018), South African politician Harry Morkel (1888–1956), South African rugby union player Jacky Morkel (1890–1916), South African rugby union player John Morkel (1928–2010), South African born Rhodesian rugby union player Morné Morkel (born 1984), South African cricketer and younger brother of Albie Morkel.