24 days in Morocco Itinerary

You won't run out of things to do in Marrakech, a city where you can spend days exploring grandiose palaces and mosques, photogenic gardens, sacred tombs, and traditional mansions that evoke a bygone era.

For shopping fun, head to Marrakech Souk or Jemaa el-Fnaa. Do some cultural sightseeing at Marrakech Museum and Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret. Take a break from Marrakech with a short trip to Oukaimeden in Oukaimeden, about 1h 25 min away. And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Ben Youssef Madrasa, admire the natural beauty at Jardin Majorelle, steep yourself in history at Mellah, and soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.

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Cairo, Egypt to Marrakech is an approximately 10-hour flight. Traveling from Cairo to Marrakech, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Cairo in April, Marrakech is slightly colder at night with lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Ouzoud.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): admire the sheer force of Cascades d'Ouzoud and then take in the dramatic scenery at Ouzoud Falls.

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You can drive from Marrakech to Ouzoud in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Beni Mellal.

Beni Mellal is a Moroccan city located in the country's interior. To see other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Beni Mellal online trip itinerary builder .

Getting from Ouzoud to Beni Mellal by car takes about 2 hours. On the 29th (Sun), you'll travel to Essaouira.

The laidback town of Essaouira, known for its forceful trade winds, attracts Moroccan and foreign tourists alike with its sweeping beaches and atmospheric, labyrinthine medina, a World Heritage Site.

On the 29th (Sun), stroll through Essaouira Beach, then wander the streets of Medina of Essaouira, then contemplate the long history of Chaim Pinto Synagogue, and finally pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Le Souk. Keep things going the next day: stop by Cooperative Tamounte, don't miss a visit to Galerie d'Art Damgaard, and then head outdoors with Ecotourisme et Randonnees.

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Traveling by car from Beni Mellal to Essaouira takes 5.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Essaouira are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can go by car to Fes.

Morocco's former capital, Fes enchants visitors with its walled medina, a labyrinthine web of pedestrian-only streets and a World Heritage Site.

Get some cultural insight at Nejjarine Museum of Wood Arts and Crafts and Medina of Fez. Get in touch with nature at Travel To Desert and Desert Expert Day Tours. There's lots more to do: explore the ancient world of Tombe dei Merenidi, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kairaouine Mosque (Mosque of al-Qarawiyyin), deepen your understanding of the past and present with Viatges Al Marroc- Day Tours, and make a trip to La Belle Vue de la Tannerie.

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Drive from Essaouira to Fes in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Essaouira in April: highs in Fes hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 10°C. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Sat) before leaving for Ifrane.

Ifrane is a city in the Middle Atlas region of Morocco . Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sat): get outside with Cedre Gouraud. Keep things going the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Parc La Prairie, tour the pleasant surroundings at Lake Dait Aoua, and then head outdoors with Monkey Watch.

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Getting from Fes to Ifrane by car takes about an hour. In May, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can go by car to Meknes.

One of Morocco's imperial cities, Meknes draws visitors with an abundance of historic monuments and impressive Moorish-style architecture.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Mon): explore the ancient world of Volubilis, take in the spiritual surroundings of Bou Inania Medersa, then wander the streets of Meknes Medina, and finally don't miss a visit to Mausoleum of Mouley Ismail.

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Getting from Ifrane to Meknes by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Tangier.

Separated from Spain by the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier remains a mix of North African, French, Spanish, and Portuguese cultural influences.

Get a sense of the local culture at Tangier Casbah and Petit Socco. Take a break from the city and head to Tangier Beach and Hercules Cave. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Medina of Tangier, contemplate the long history of Place du Grand 9 Avril 1947, see the interesting displays at American Legation, and go all around town with City Tours.

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Traveling by car from Meknes to Tangier takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. When traveling from Meknes in May, plan for a bit cooler days in Tangier, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Tetouan.

Tétouan is a city in northern Morocco. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Musee Archelogique de Tetouan, look for gifts at Medina of Tetouan, then admire the landmark architecture of Dar Sanaa, then get engrossed in the history at The Ethnographic Museum, and finally don't miss a visit to The Tetouan Centre of Modern Art. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: cool off at Smir Park.

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Traveling by car from Tangier to Tetouan takes an hour. In May, daily temperatures in Tetouan can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sat) to allow time for the bus ride to Chefchaouen.

Tourism in Chefchaouen, a picturesque town in the Rif mountain range, has been thriving for decades due to its scenic surroundings and buildings painted in a striking blue hue.

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Traveling by bus from Tetouan to Chefchaouen takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. On the 12th (Sat), you're off toAsilah.

Asilah is a fortified town on the northwest tip of the Atlantic coast of Morocco, about 31km south of Tangier. Plan my trip to Asilah with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

Getting from Chefchaouen to Asilah by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 16°C. On the 13th (Sun), you're off toCasablanca.

The port of Casablanca, Morocco's largest city and economic hub, represents the country's beating heart, established as a French protectorate in 1912.

Get outdoors at Ain Diab and Erg Chebbi Dunes. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Hassan II Mosque and Quartier Habous. There's still lots to do: make a trip to Old Medina of Casablanca, buy something for everyone on your list at Morocco Mall, see the interesting displays at Museum of Moroccan Judaism, and look for gifts at Exposition Nationale D'Artisanat.

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Traveling by car from Asilah to Casablanca takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In May in Casablanca, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.