10 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.

Spend the 2nd (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at Jardin Majorelle, browse the eclectic array of goods at Jemaa el-Fnaa, explore the different monuments and memorials at Saadian Tombs, and contemplate the long history of El Badi Palace.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Marrakech holiday planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Marrakech is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to Marrakech is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Amsterdam in September, plan for warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Marrakech: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can fly to Rabat.

On a vacation in Rabat, a World Heritage Site and Morocco's capital, you can discover the city's long and rich history while enjoying a laidback atmosphere, less touristy than in the booming Casablanca and Marrakech.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Bab Mellah, then steep yourself in history at Kasbah des Oudaias, and then make a trip to Mausoleum of Mohammad V.

For where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Rabat trip itinerary website.

You can fly from Marrakech to Rabat in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Marrakech in October, you will find days in Rabat are little chillier (31°C), and nights are a bit warmer (31°C). On the 5th (Wed), 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.

For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Chefchaouen tour planning website.

Traveling by car from Rabat to Chefchaouen takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to 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 (Fri): do a tasting at Volubilia-Domaine de la Zouina, then contemplate the waterfront views at Sahrij Swani, and then gain insight at Moulay Ismail University. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Bab El-Khemis Gate, then explore the ancient world of Archaeological Site of Volubilis, and then delve into the distant past at Haroune Aqueduct.

To see photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Meknes journey maker website.

Traveling by car from Chefchaouen to Meknes takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In October, daily temperatures in Meknes can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.