9 days in Morocco Itinerary

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.

On the 18th (Sat), play a few rounds at Mogador Golf Academy and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback. On the 19th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chaim Pinto Synagogue, and finally examine the collection at Synagogue Slat Lkahal.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Essaouira itinerary planner.

Paris, France to Essaouira is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Western European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Paris in February, with highs in Essaouira at 21°C and lows at 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow 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 22nd (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Majorelle, admire the landmark architecture of Ben Youssef Madrasa, stroll through Menara Gardens and Pavilion, and steep yourself in history at El Badi Palace.

For maps, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Marrakech travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Essaouira to Marrakech in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Essaouira in February, Marrakech is a bit cooler at night with lows of 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can catch the flight 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 24th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Bou Inania Medersa, examine the collection at Museo Nejjarine, hunt for treasures at La Petite Maison Berbere, and take in the exciting artwork at Centre de Formation Dans le Metiers de l'Artisinat.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Fes online trip builder.

You can fly from Marrakech to Fes in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. While traveling from Marrakech, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Fes, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.