13 days in Morocco Itinerary

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

On the 6th (Mon), stop by Jerraflore.

To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Casablanca trip planner.

Doha, Qatar to Casablanca is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Arabian Standard Time (AST) to Western European Standard Time (WET), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Doha in March; daily highs in Casablanca reach 22°C and lows reach 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride 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 6th (Mon): admire the natural beauty at Jardin Majorelle.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Marrakech journey site.

You can drive from Casablanca to Marrakech in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Casablanca in March: highs in Marrakech hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Errachidia.

To see photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Errachidia holiday planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Marrakech to Errachidia takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March in Errachidia, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 10°C at night. You will leave for Ourika on the 8th (Wed).

Start off your visit on the 8th (Wed): stop by La Source de Tapis.

To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Ourika online route builder.

Traveling by flight from Errachidia to Ourika takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In March in Ourika, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (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 9th (Thu): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Ouarzazate trip itinerary website.

Drive from Ourika to Ouarzazate in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in March, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to drive to Erfoud.

Erfoud is an oasis town in the Sahara Desert, in the Drâa-Tafilalet region in eastern Morocco. For more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Erfoud travel planner.

Getting from Ouarzazate to Erfoud by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 10°C. On the 10th (Fri), you're off to Beni Mellal.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Fri): admire the natural beauty at Ain Asserdoun.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Beni Mellal visit planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Erfoud to Beni Mellal. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Merzouga.

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

On the 11th (Sat), get a dose of the wild on Camel Bivouac Merzouga and then stop by Depot Nomade.

To see maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Merzouga trip itinerary maker.

Drive from Beni Mellal to Merzouga in 7.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Ifrane.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): walk around Parc La Prairie, then hit the slopes at Michlifen Ski Station, and then delve into the lush surroundings at Cedre Gouraud.

To see ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Ifrane trip builder tool.

Getting from Merzouga to Ifrane by car takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. March in Ifrane sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Meknes.

One of Morocco's imperial cities, Meknes draws visitors with an abundance of historic monuments and impressive Moorish-style architecture.

For more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Meknes road trip website.

Traveling by car from Ifrane to Meknes takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. March in Meknes sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C at night. On the 13th (Mon), you'll travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Chellah and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hassan Tower.

To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Rabat vacation planning site.

Getting from Meknes to Rabat by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. When traveling from Meknes in March, plan for somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in Rabat: temperatures range from 33°C by day to 33°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to 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.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Tue): get engrossed in the history at Kasbah Museum and then take in the dramatic scenery at Cascades d'Akchour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Wed): appreciate the extensive heritage of Chefchaouen Medina.

To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Chefchaouen trip maker site.

Traveling by car from Rabat to Chefchaouen takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Tetouan.

On the 16th (Thu), make a trip to Tanneries of Tetouan, steep yourself in history at Medina of Tetouan, explore the different monuments and memorials at Jewish cemetery of Tetouan, then get outside with Tetouan Quad Xplorer, and finally get engrossed in the history at Dar El Oddi. On the 17th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Feddan Park Tetouan, then see the interesting displays at Archaeological Museum of Tetouan, then make a trip to Modern Art Center of Tetouan, and finally get engrossed in the history at The Ethnographic Museum.

To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Tetouan day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Chefchaouen to Tetouan in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In March in Tetouan, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.