12 days in Marrakech, Agadir & Essaouira 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 22nd (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: admire the natural beauty at Jardin Majorelle, contemplate the long history of El Badi Palace, admire the striking features of Medersa Ben Youssef, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Saadian Tombs.

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Brussels, Belgium to Marrakech is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Western European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. When traveling from Brussels in July, plan for warmer days in Marrakech, with highs around 44°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to drive to Agadir.

Completely rebuilt after a catastrophic earthquake in 1961, the coastal city of Agadir rose from the ruins and grew into Morocco's premier beach destination.

Agadir is known for sightseeing, beaches, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: indulge in some personalized pampering at Mellow Massage Tamraght, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and see Off-Road Tours.

For traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Agadir road trip site.

Drive from Marrakech to Agadir in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. You will have some time to spend on the 26th (Tue) before leaving for 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.

Essaouira is known for sightseeing, adventure, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cheval Essaouira, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

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Traveling by car from Agadir to Essaouira takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 19°C. On the 29th (Fri), you're off to home.