12 days in Morocco Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): stroll through Essaouira Beach, then wander the streets of Medina of Essaouira, and then make a trip to Essaouira Ramparts. On the 26th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for gifts at Arganomade - Argane Oil Cooperative, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, then paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, and finally trot along with a tour on horseback.

To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Essaouira road trip planning app.

Marrakech to Essaouira is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a shuttle. While traveling from Marrakech, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Essaouira, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) to allow time to fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): kick back and relax at Ain Diab, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Hassan II Mosque, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Plage Lalla Meryem.

To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Casablanca online journey builder.

Traveling by flight from Essaouira to Casablanca takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Casablanca can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): get to know the fascinating history of Chefchaouen Medina.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Chefchaouen online road trip planner.

You can drive from Casablanca to Chefchaouen in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sun): get outside with Outdoor Activities. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the landmark architecture of Bab Bou Jeloud, take a stroll through Medina of Fez, and then relax in sumptuous surroundings at local Arab baths.

For maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Fes trip itinerary app.

You can drive from Chefchaouen to Fes in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Fes can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Merzouga.

Make Merzuoga a stop on your Morocco trip as part of a desert safari.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Tue): don't miss a visit to Khamlia Gnawa Music, stroll through The Lake of Merzouga, then admire nature's extreme beauty at Merzouga Desert, and finally see the interesting displays at Morocco National 4X4 Auto Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Merzouga sightseeing planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Fes to Merzouga takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Ouarzazate.

Make Ouarzazate part of your Morocco itinerary as the gateway to the Sahara Desert.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): appreciate the views at Ounila Valley, contemplate the long history of Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, and then find something for the whole family at CLA Studios. Keep things going the next day: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

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

Traveling by car from Merzouga to Ouarzazate takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In June in Ouarzazate, expect temperatures between 41°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sat): soar above the sights with a balloon tour, slough off your stress at Turkish baths, and then admire the natural beauty at Le Jardin Secret. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the world behind art at Maison de la Photographie de Marrakech, admire the striking features of Medersa Ben Youssef, and then examine the collection at Musee Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech.

To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Marrakech trip maker website.

You can fly from Ouarzazate to Marrakech in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Marrakech are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.