16 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Maison de la Photographie de Marrakech and Turkish Baths. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Koutoubia Mosque and Menara Gardens and Pavilion. There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Jardin Majorelle, admire the striking features of Saadian Tombs, deepen your understanding at Ben Youssef Madrasa, and hunt for treasures at Jemaa el-Fnaa.

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Louisville, USA to Marrakech is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from Louisville to Marrakech. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Louisville in April, with highs in Marrakech at 80°F and lows at 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): make a trip to Essaouira Ramparts, then take a stroll through Medina of Essaouira, and then stop by Cooperative Feminine de Tamounte. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Port de Pêche d'Essaouira, trot along with a tour on horseback, and then find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area.

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Traveling by car from Marrakech to Essaouira takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Marrakech in April: highs in Essaouira hover around 70°F, while lows dip to 56°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Ait Ben Haddou.

Seen in numerous Hollywood films and TV shows, the ancient city of Ait Ben Haddou takes visitors on a journey back to the 17th century with its impressive South Moroccan architecture, boasting earthen clay dwellings in walled kasbahs.

On the 13th (Thu), take in the exciting artwork at Galerie Tiwirga and then contemplate the long history of Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou.

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Getting from Essaouira to Ait Ben Haddou by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and flight; or do a combination of bus and car. When traveling from Essaouira in April, plan for somewhat warmer days in Ait Ben Haddou, with highs around 83°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to travel 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Archaeological Site of Volubilis and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Medina of Fez and Museo Nejjarine. Change things up with a short trip to La Grande Terrasse in Meknes (about 1h 25 min away). It doesn't end there: soak away your stress at local Arab baths.

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Traveling by combination of car and flight from Ait Ben Haddou to Fes takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from Ait Ben Haddou in April, expect Fes to be a bit cooler, temps between 75°F and 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): appreciate the extensive heritage of Chefchaouen Medina.

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You can drive from Fes to Chefchaouen in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive 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 18th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Dar Al Ala, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hassan II Mosque, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple Beth-El. Keep things going the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hassan Tower, then contemplate the long history of Kasbah des Oudaias, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Russian Orthodox Church.

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Getting from Chefchaouen to Casablanca by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus and train. April in Casablanca sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 57°F at night. On the 20th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.