20 days in Morocco Itinerary

Completely rebuilt after a catastrophic earthquake in 1961, the coastal city of Agadir rose from the ruins and grew into Morocco's premier beach destination.

On the 8th (Mon), stroll through Crocoparc, then stroll through Plage Imi Ouaddar, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Taghazout Beach. On the next day, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, look for gifts at L'Echappee Belle Etape Berbere L'Atelier d'Izza, then kick back and relax at Plage d'Agadir, and finally make a trip to Seafront Promenade.

To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Agadir trip itinerary planner.

Toronto, Canada to Agadir is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Western European Standard Time (WET) is 5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough 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.

Get some historical perspective at Medina of Essaouira and Chaim Pinto Synagogue. We've included these beaches for you: Plage de Sidi Kaouki and Essaouira Beach. And it doesn't end there: add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, trot along with a tour on horseback, look for gifts at Le Comptoir Oriental by Madada, and explore by horseback at Cheval Essaouira.

For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Essaouira day trip site.

You can drive from Agadir to Essaouira in 3 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can drive 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 explore the less-touristy side of things at Balloon Rides and Turkish Baths. Popular historic sites such as Ben Youssef Madrasa and Saadian Tombs are in your itinerary. Spend the 14th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Majorelle, appreciate the extensive heritage of Menara Gardens and Pavilion, admire all the interesting features of Jemaa el-Fnaa, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Koutoubia Mosque.

To see other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Marrakech trip itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Essaouira to Marrakech in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a shuttle. When traveling from Essaouira in May, plan for a bit warmer days in Marrakech, with highs around 35°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Ouarzazate.

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

Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas. Keep things going the next day: take in the exciting artwork at Galerie Tiwirga, then contemplate the long history of Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, and then get engrossed in the history at The Old Synagogue.

To see reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Ouarzazate trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Marrakech to Ouarzazate takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Ouarzazate are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Tinerhir.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Museum Zaouia Tizgui, get a dose of the wild on Todgha Gorge, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosquee ikalalne Afanour.

To find ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Tinerhir vacation planner.

You can drive from Ouarzazate to Tinerhir in 3 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can drive to Merzouga.

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

On the 19th (Fri), surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 20th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire nature's extreme beauty at Merzouga Desert, then take in the dramatic natural features at Erg Chebbi Dunes, and then browse the exhibits of Mezane Fossil Store.

To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Merzouga travel planner.

Drive from Tinerhir to Merzouga in 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Archaeological Site of Volubilis and Morocco In One Step. Get outdoors at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Sahrij Swani. Change things up with these side-trips from Fes: Meknes (La Grande Terrasse & Bou Inania Medersa). It doesn't end there: take a stroll through Medina of Fez and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To find where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Fes trip maker site.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Merzouga to Fes in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. May in Fes sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can 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.

On the 24th (Wed), appreciate the extensive heritage of Chefchaouen Medina.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Chefchaouen driving holiday tool.

You can drive from Fes to Chefchaouen in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can go by car 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 25th (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple Beth-El, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hassan II Mosque, then look for gifts at Mooi, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Sablettes Beach. On the 26th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

To see where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read Casablanca travel route planner.

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. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in May, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.