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.

Popular historic sites such as Saadian Tombs and El Badi Palace are in your itinerary. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Marrakech Museum and Menara Gardens and Pavilion. There's still lots to do: hunt for treasures at Jemaa el-Fna, admire the striking features of Palacio da Bahia, take in the spiritual surroundings of Koutoubia Mosque, and admire the natural beauty at Jardin Majorelle.

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Cairo, Egypt to Marrakech is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Cairo to Marrakech is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Cairo in April, expect a bit cooler with lows of 15°C in Marrakech. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Ouzoud.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): take in the dramatic scenery at Cascades d'Ouzoud.

To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Ouzoud tour builder.

You can drive from Marrakech to Ouzoud in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can go by car to Beni Mellal.

Beni Mellal is a Moroccan city located in the country's interior. To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Beni Mellal vacation planning website.

Traveling by car from Ouzoud to Beni Mellal takes 1.5 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.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Essaouira Beach, then take a stroll through Medina of Essaouira, then contemplate the long history of Chaim Pinto Synagogue, and finally browse for treasures at Le Souk. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Mon): look for gifts at Cooperative Feminine de Tamounte, view the masterpieces at GALERIE D'ART DAMGAARD, and then take in the local highlights with Ecotourism and Hiking.

For photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read Essaouira day trip planner.

Getting from Beni Mellal to Essaouira by car takes about 5.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in April, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to travel 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 in touch with nature at Morocco Easy Tours and Foret d'ain Chkef. Your inner history buff will appreciate Kairaouine Mosque (Mosque of al-Qarawiyyin) and Tombe dei Merenidi. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Museo Nejjarine, take in the exciting artwork at Centre de Formation Dans le Metiers de l'Artisinat, take a stroll through Medina of Fez, and don't miss a visit to La Belle Vue de la Tannerie.

To find maps, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Fes trip itinerary app.

Traveling by combination of shuttle and flight from Essaouira to Fes takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and train. Traveling from Essaouira in April, Fes is a bit cooler at night with lows of 11°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 . On the 5th (Sat), head outdoors with Cedre Gouraud. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll around Parc La Prairie, explore the activities along Lake Dait Aoua, and then get outside with Monkey Watch.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Ifrane driving holiday app.

Traveling by car from Fes to Ifrane takes 1.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Ifrane are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to drive to Meknes.

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

On the 7th (Mon), delve into the distant past at Archaeological Site of Volubilis, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Bou Inania Medersa, then wander the streets of Meknes Medina, and finally make a trip to Mausoleum of Mouley Ismail.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read Meknes online trip itinerary maker.

Drive from Ifrane to Meknes in 1.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to take a train to Tangier.

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

Your inner history buff will appreciate Tangier Casbah and Petit Socco. Step out of the city life by going to Hercules Cave and Tangier Beach. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at American Legation, admire the striking features of Place du Grand 9 Avril 1947, make a trip to Musee de la Kasbah, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

To find other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read Tangier trip builder tool.

You can take a train from Meknes to Tangier in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Meknes in May, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Tangier: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can catch the bus to Tetouan.

Tétouan is a city in northern Morocco. Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Archaeological Museum 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 Modern Art Center of Tetouan. On the 12th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a splash at Smir Park.

To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Tetouan trip planning app.

Take a bus from Tangier to Tetouan in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May in Tetouan, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 17°C at night. On the 12th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive 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.

To find maps and other tourist information, read Chefchaouen trip builder app.

Traveling by car from Tetouan to Chefchaouen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. You'll set off for Asilah on the 12th (Sat).

Asilah is a fortified town on the northwest tip of the Atlantic coast of Morocco, about 31km south of Tangier. To see ratings, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Asilah online travel route planner.

Getting from Chefchaouen to Asilah by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a bus. May in Asilah sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. You'll set off for Casablanca on the 13th (Sun).

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

Your inner history buff will appreciate Hassan II Mosque and Notre Dame de Lourdes. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Musee Abderrahman Slaoui and Quartier Habous. There's much more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Erg Chebbi Dunes, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ain Diab, buy something for everyone on your list at Morocco Mall, and look for gifts at Exposition Nationale D'Artisanat.

To see photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Casablanca trip planner.

You can drive from Asilah to Casablanca in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. May in Casablanca sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.