48 days in Morocco Itinerary

Morocco's former capital, Fes enchants visitors with its walled medina, a labyrinthine web of pedestrian-only streets and a World Heritage Site.

Go for a jaunt from Fes to Meknes to see Sahrij Swani about 1 hour away. Spend the 15th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Spend the 19th (Fri) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Coin Berbere, see the interesting displays at Museo Nejjarine, get lost in a book at Medina Children's Library, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Fes online trip builder.

Hanoi, Vietnam to Fes is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Indochina Time to Western European Standard Time is minus 7 hours. In August, daytime highs in Fes are 43°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow 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. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sat): take a tour by water with Moroccan Diving Center and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage calabonita. On the 21st (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Quemado Beach and then enjoy the sand and surf at Plage Thara Youssef.

To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Al Hoceima vacation builder.

Drive from Fes to Al Hoceima in 5 hours. When traveling from Fes in August, plan for slightly colder days in Al Hoceima, with highs around 36°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Take a break from Chefchaouen with a short trip to Tetouan Quad Xplorer in Tetouan, about 1h 20 min away. On the 22nd (Mon), spend a day of history-infused exploration at Chefchaouen Medina. There's much more to do: admire the sheer force of Cascades d'Akchour, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Spanish Mosque, and look for gifts at Dar Moulay Idriss Berbere Carpete.

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Traveling by car from Al Hoceima to Chefchaouen takes 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Tangier.

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

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Thu): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour. Keep things going the next day: take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

To see photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Tangier trip planner.

Drive from Chefchaouen to Tangier in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. August in Tangier sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) 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.

When in Agadir, make a side trip to see Off-Road Tours in Tiznit, approximately Tiznit away. There's still lots to do: take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, indulge in some personalized pampering at Mellow Massage Tamraght, look for gifts at Lita Fashionata store, and zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Agadir trip maker.

Getting from Tangier to Agadir by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can 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: explore by horseback at Cheval Essaouira, see Kaouki Surf School, get outside with Essaouira Urban Tours, and paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour.

To see where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Essaouira road trip tool.

Traveling by car from Agadir to Essaouira takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. August in Essaouira sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to 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.

Spend the 5th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Majorelle, tour the pleasant surroundings at Menara Gardens and Pavilion, contemplate the long history of El Badi Palace, and soak in style at Turkish baths.

For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Marrakech tour app.

Traveling by car from Essaouira to Marrakech takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Essaouira in September, expect nights in Marrakech to be about the same, around 21°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 38°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can fly to Ouarzazate.

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

On the 11th (Sun), surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 12th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find out how to plan a trip to Ouarzazate, use our trip itinerary maker.

Fly from Marrakech to Ouarzazate in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September in Ouarzazate, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can drive to M'Hamid.

Evoking images of traveling nomads and trade caravans, M'Hamid lies in a spacious palm oasis at the edge of the Sahara.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Tue): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the fascinating landscape at Atmospher Erg Chigaga.

To find photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read M'Hamid road trip website.

Getting from Ouarzazate to M'Hamid by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to drive to Merzouga.

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

Spend the 15th (Thu) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 18th (Sun), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Erg Chebbi Dunes, see Off-Road Tours, and explore the fascinating landscape at Merzouga Desert.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Merzouga travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from M'Hamid to Merzouga in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to El Jadida.

Resting on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, El Jadida seamlessly blends Moroccan and European cultural influences and remains a remarkable example of how Portuguese colonists integrated Renaissance ideals into their construction technology.

On the 19th (Mon), steep yourself in history at Kasbah Boulaouane. On the 20th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Sidi Bouzid Beach (Plage de Sidi Bouzid) and then play a few rounds at Mazagan Golf Club.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read El Jadida trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Merzouga to El Jadida in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. September in El Jadida sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow 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.

Spend the 21st (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Hassan II Mosque, make a trip to Old Medina of Casablanca, cool off at Tamaris Aquaparc, and get in on the family fun at Yasmine Fun Park.

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You can drive from El Jadida to Casablanca in 2 hours. Another option is to take a train. Traveling from El Jadida in September, you will find days in Casablanca are a bit cooler (30°C), and nights are about the same (23°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to 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.

Spend the 29th (Thu) exploring nature at Jardin Zoologique de Rabat. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Kasbah des Oudaias, make a trip to Mausoleum of Mohammad V, soak in some Japanese tradition at Traditional Thai Massage, and surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Rabat tour itinerary builder website.

You can drive from Casablanca to Rabat in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Casablanca in September, expect nights in Rabat to be about the same, around 26°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.