35 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.

Spend the 23rd (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Hassan II Mosque, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and see the interesting displays at Dar Al Ala.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Casablanca attractions website.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Casablanca is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Western European Standard Time (WET), which is usually a -4 hour difference. In November, Casablanca is little chillier than Abu Dhabi - with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can go by car 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.

Rabat is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Kasbah des Oudaias, engage your brain at Musee De l'Abeille Vivante, delve into the distant past at Chellah, and admire the striking features of Hassan Tower.

To see other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Rabat trip planner.

Traveling by car from Casablanca to Rabat takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Casablanca in November, Rabat is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) to allow time to take a train to Tangier.

Separated from Spain by the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier remains a mix of North African, French, Spanish, and Portuguese cultural influences.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sun): take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

Before you visit Tangier, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can take a train from Rabat to Tangier in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Rabat in November, plan for little chillier days in Tangier, with highs around 24°C, while nights are colder with lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (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.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Mon): appreciate the extensive heritage of Chefchaouen Medina. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Spanish Mosque and then look for gifts at Dar Moulay Idriss Berbere Carpete.

To see maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Chefchaouen trip tool.

Getting from Tangier to Chefchaouen by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) 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.

Spend the 30th (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 3rd (Sat), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Museo Nejjarine, explore the world behind art at Coin Berbere, admire the striking features of Bou Inania Medersa, and have fun and explore at Medina Children's Library.

To see maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Fes trip itinerary planning website.

You can drive from Chefchaouen to Fes in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in November, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Agadir.

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.

Agadir is known for sightseeing, beaches, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, stop by Lita Fashionata store, relax and rejuvenate at Mellow Massage Tamraght, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

For maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Agadir trip itinerary maker tool.

You can fly from Fes to Agadir in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) 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.

Essaouira is known for sightseeing, adventure, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: trek along Cheval Essaouira, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, play a few rounds at Mogador Golf Academy, and add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour.

To find ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Essaouira trip planner.

Getting from Agadir to Essaouira by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in December, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can 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.

Spend the 13th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 17th (Sat), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at Jardin Majorelle, contemplate the long history of Palacio da Bahia, slough off your stress at Turkish baths, and admire the landmark architecture of Saadian Tombs.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Marrakech trip builder site.

Drive from Essaouira to Marrakech in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Essaouira in December since evenings lows in Marrakech dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can fly to Ouarzazate.

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

Spend the 18th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 19th (Mon), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's still lots to do: explore the fascinating landscape at Moroccan Sahara.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Ouarzazate journey planning website.

Getting from Marrakech to Ouarzazate by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In December, Ouarzazate is a bit cooler than Marrakech - with highs of 20°C and lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Merzouga.

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

Spend the 21st (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 23rd (Fri), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's still lots to do: explore the fascinating landscape at Merzouga Desert, look for gifts at Shop Carpet, see Off-Road Tours, and get outside with Thundra Adventure.

To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Merzouga day trip planner.

Getting from Ouarzazate to Merzouga by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.