20 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.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Mon): take a stroll through Quartier Habous, don't miss a visit to Old Medina of Casablanca, take in the spiritual surroundings of Hassan II Mosque, then enjoy the sand and surf at Ain Diab, and finally look for gifts at Zaity Natural Cosmetic. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Tue): get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Casablanca planner.

Toronto, Canada to Casablanca is an approximately 12-hour flight. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Toronto to Casablanca due to the time zone difference. In May, Casablanca is somewhat warmer than Toronto - with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can fly 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.

Popular historic sites such as Medina of Essaouira and Chaim Pinto Synagogue are in your itinerary. Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Essaouira Beach, make a trip to Essaouira Ramparts, see Off-Road Tours, and take a leisurely stroll along Port de Pêche d'Essaouira.

To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Essaouira trip itinerary planning app.

Fly from Casablanca to Essaouira in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. May in Essaouira sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to go by car 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Koutoubia Mosque and Ben Youssef Madrasa. Spend the 14th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: admire the natural beauty at Jardin Majorelle, see the interesting displays at Marrakech Museum, hunt for treasures at Jemaa el-Fnaa, and steep yourself in history at Medina of Marrakesh.

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Traveling by car from Essaouira to Marrakech takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. When traveling from Essaouira in May, plan for somewhat warmer days in Marrakech, with highs around 35°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Ouarzazate.

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

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): find something for the whole family at CLA Studios, steep yourself in history at Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, admire the striking features of Taourirt Kasbah, then get engrossed in the history at The Old Synagogue, and finally explore the fascinating landscape at Moroccan Sahara. On the 18th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

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Fly from Marrakech to Ouarzazate in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. May in Ouarzazate sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can fly 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.

On the 19th (Fri), stroll through Plage de Rabat, contemplate the long history of Kasbah des Oudaias, then take in the exciting artwork at Au Grain de Sesame, then make a trip to Bab Antare, and finally make a trip to Medina of Rabat. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Pierre, don't miss a visit to Mausoleum of Mohammad V, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Hassan Tower, then stroll the grounds of Chellah, and finally explore the world behind art at La Villa des Arts.

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You can fly from Ouarzazate to Rabat in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Ouarzazate in May, plan for slightly colder days and a bit warmer nights in Rabat: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow 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 21st (Sun): explore the different monuments and memorials at Chefchaouen Cemetery and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Chefchaouen Medina. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Place Outa el Hammam & Kasbah, then stop by Dar Moulay Idriss Berbere Carpete, then make a trip to Place El Haouta, and finally admire the sheer force of Cascades d'Akchour.

To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Chefchaouen day trip planning tool.

Drive from Rabat to Chefchaouen in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Bou Inania Medersa and Archaeological Site of Volubilis. Change things up with a short trip to La Grande Terrasse in Meknes (about 1h 25 min away). Spend the 23rd (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Museo Nejjarine, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, view the masterpieces at Centre de Formation Dans le Metiers de l'Artisinat, and admire the striking features of Bou Inania Medersa.

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Getting from Chefchaouen to Fes by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Fes can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. On the 26th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.