12 days in Morocco Itinerary

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

Spend the 6th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Bou Inania Medersa, browse the exhibits of Centre de Formation Dans le Metiers de l'Artisinat, admire the masterpieces at Coin Berbere, and pick up a one of a kind souvenir at La Petite Maison Berbere.

To see traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Fes sightseeing planner.

Paris, France to Fes is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Paris to Fes. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Paris in March: highs in Fes hover around 23°C, while lows dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Marrakech.

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 9th (Thu) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Majorelle, contemplate the long history of Koutoubia Mosque, slough off your stress at Turkish baths, and admire the striking features of Bahia Palace.

For other places to visit, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Marrakech online day trip planner.

You can fly from Fes to Marrakech in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Fes in March, Marrakech is a bit warmer at night with lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to drive 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 11th (Sat): examine the collection at Synagogue Slat Lkahal, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chaim Pinto Synagogue, then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and finally explore by horseback at Cheval Essaouira. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by Cooperative Feminine de Tamounte, then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and then add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour.

For traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Essaouira trip planner.

Drive from Marrakech to Essaouira in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Marrakech in March, expect nights in Essaouira to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are slightly colder, around 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Casablanca.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Casablanca: Bab Antare (in Sale) and Rabat (Hassan Tower & Chellah). Spend the 13th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Hassan II Mosque and examine the collection at Dar Al Ala.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Casablanca travel route planning site.

Getting from Essaouira to Casablanca by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In March in Casablanca, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.