12 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 20th (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: admire the natural beauty at Jardin Majorelle, admire the striking features of Medersa Ben Youssef, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Koutoubia Mosque, and stroll the grounds of Saadian Tombs.

To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Marrakech trip maker app.

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. Traveling from Brussels to Marrakech, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Brussels in July, you will find days in Marrakech are warmer (44°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (23°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can go by car 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.

On the 22nd (Fri), trot along with a tour on horseback and then get outside with Outdoor Activities. Here are some ideas for day two: look for gifts at Merroqui and then soak away your stress at Taghazout Golden spa.

To find where to stay, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Agadir trip maker website.

You can drive from Marrakech to Agadir in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride 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.

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, get outside with Essaouira Urban Tours, see Off-Road Tours, and take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

For ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Essaouira trip itinerary planning website.

Drive from Agadir to Essaouira in 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. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Ourika.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): head outdoors with Sur Les Pentes du Toubkal and then appreciate the views at Ourika Valley. On the 29th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Le Savo'art Fer.

For maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Ourika trip planning app.

You can drive from Essaouira to Ourika in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Essaouira in July; daily highs in Ourika reach 44°C and lows reach 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.