16 days in Morocco Itinerary

Created using Inspirock Morocco trip planner
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Fly
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Marrakech
— 3 nights
Drive
2
Ouarzazate
— 1 night
Drive
3
El Kelaa M'gouna
— 3 nights
Drive
4
Fes
— 3 nights
Drive
5
Chefchaouen
— 2 nights
Drive
6
Casablanca
— 2 nights
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Marrakech — 3 nights

Red City

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.
Your day by day itinerary now includes Bahia Palace as well as Jardin Majorelle.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Marrakech trip itinerary tool.

Philadelphia, USA to Marrakech is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from Philadelphia to Marrakech, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Philadelphia in May, expect nights in Marrakech to be about the same, around 60°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 86°F. You'll have a few hours on the 4th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Ouarzazate.
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Ouarzazate — 1 night

The door of the desert

Make Ouarzazate part of your Morocco itinerary as the gateway to the Sahara Desert.
You've now added Atlas Film Studio to your itinerary.

Make your Ouarzazate itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

You can fly from Marrakech to Ouarzazate in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Ouarzazate are 89°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. On the 5th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to El Kelaa M'gouna.
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El Kelaa M'gouna — 3 nights

To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our El Kelaa M'gouna trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Ouarzazate to El Kelaa M'gouna takes 1.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in El Kelaa M'gouna can reach 89°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. On the 8th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Fes.
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Fes — 3 nights

Mecca of the West

Morocco's former capital, Fes enchants visitors with its walled medina, a labyrinthine web of pedestrian-only streets and a World Heritage Site.
Your day by day itinerary now includes Hammam Mernissi & Spa, Jardin Jnan Sbil and Medina of Fez. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by Medina of Fez and then admire the natural beauty at Jardin Jnan Sbil.

To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Fes route planner.

Drive from El Kelaa M'gouna to Fes in 8.5 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from El Kelaa M'gouna in May; daily highs in Fes reach 83°F and lows reach 55°F. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Thu) before leaving for Chefchaouen.
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Chefchaouen — 2 nights

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.
On the next day, appreciate the extensive heritage of Chefchaouen Medina and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Grand Mosque.

To see reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Chefchaouen day trip planner.

You can drive from Fes to Chefchaouen in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. On the 13th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Casablanca.
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Casablanca — 2 nights

The port of Casablanca, Morocco's largest city and economic hub, represents the country's beating heart, established as a French protectorate in 1912.
For photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read Casablanca tour itinerary builder app.

Traveling by car from Chefchaouen to Casablanca takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus and train. In May, daily temperatures in Casablanca can reach 73°F, while at night they dip to 61°F. You'll have a few hours on the 15th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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Morocco travel guide

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Flea Markets · Gardens · Nature & Wildlife Tours
Diverse in landscapes and cultures, Morocco has long been a popular tourist destination, offering many quintessential North African vistas, sounds, and tastes. The ancient medinas of the main cities have retained their look and feel over the centuries, with bustling markets of colorful spice stalls, leather tanning in the streets, and teahouses. The dunes of the Sahara and the peaks of the High Atlas mountains battle for the interest of tourists on holiday in Morocco, with each possessing impressive, picturesque scenery, and hidden-away traditional villages, filled with crafts, carpets, and a rural way of life.
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