16 days in Morocco Itinerary

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.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the extensive heritage of Chefchaouen Medina.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read Chefchaouen trip maker app.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Chefchaouen is an approximately 9.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also take a bus. Traveling from Amsterdam to Chefchaouen, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Al Hoceima.

Al Hoceima is a city in the north of Morocco, on the northern edge of the Rif Mountains and on the Mediterranean coast. Start off your visit on the 15th (Fri): see some colorful creatures with Moroccan Diving Center and then enjoy the sand and surf at Quemado Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Al-Hoceima National Park.

For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Al Hoceima online trip builder.

Traveling by car from Chefchaouen to Al Hoceima takes 4 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can travel to Taza.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sun): explore the striking landscape of Tazekka National Park. On the 18th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: Head underground at Friouato Caves and then get to know the fascinating history of Village des Artisants Taza Haut.

To see ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Taza trip planner.

Traveling by car from Al Hoceima to Taza takes 4 hours. Traveling from Al Hoceima in July, you will find days in Taza are a bit cooler (26°C), and nights are about the same (26°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Tue): admire the striking features of Bou Inania Medersa and then stop by Coin Berbere. Keep things going the next day: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Fes trip maker.

Traveling by car from Taza to Fes takes 2 hours. When traveling from Taza in July, plan for much warmer days and slightly colder nights in Fes: temperatures range from 43°C by day to 21°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can catch the flight 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Jardin Majorelle and Palacio da Bahia. Spend the 22nd (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Jemaa el-Fna, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Koutoubia Mosque, get to know the fascinating history of Menara Gardens and Pavilion, and examine the collection at Marrakech Museum.

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You can fly from Fes to Marrakech in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Marrakech can reach 44°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) to allow enough time 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.

Kids will enjoy Nature & Wildlife Tours and Horseback Riding Tours. There's much more to do: see Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing, get all the equipment you need at Kaouki Surf School, head outdoors with Essaouira Urban Tours, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Cheval Essaouira.

To see photos, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Essaouira road trip planning tool.

You can drive from Marrakech to Essaouira in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. While traveling from Marrakech, expect much colder days and little chillier nights in Essaouira, ranging from highs of 31°C to lows of 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can 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.

On the 28th (Thu), take in the spiritual surroundings of Hassan II Mosque.

For photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read Casablanca trip planner.

Fly from Essaouira to Casablanca in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Essaouira in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Casablanca, with lows of 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can fly back home.