Crafting the Perfect Itinerary

The itinerary options for your trip to Morocco are seemingly endless, and it's tempting to try and cover as much ground as possible!  It's also important to note that some of the locations in Morocco are spread out and require a significant amount of travel in between destinations. 

While we understand that you want to see everything during your trip, we have some recommendations for planning out an ideal route based on how much time you have available without feeling rushed. Of course, these recommendations are not an exhaustive list, and we're more than happy to help you plan your dream trip! 

If you're limited to 1 - 4 days, our top pick is to visit Marrakech and its surrounding locations. Marrakech is the cosmopolitan center of Morocco, with history, outdoor activities, restaurants, spas and more that will appeal to just about every traveler. The Atlas Mountains and Agafay Desert are a short drive (~1 hour) away, making those areas perfect for a day trip if you have a little bit of time after touring Marrakech!

[Photo: Jemaa El-Fnaa, Marrakech]

With 5 - 7 days of time, we recommend one of the following three itineraries. First, there's Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains, and a visit to either Essaouira or Taghazout, coastal cities along the Atlantic. Second, there's the choice of Fes/Meknes, Chefchaouen (the famous blue city), and Tangier. Finally, there's the option of visiting the Imperial Cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and Marrakech. 

[Photo: Essaouira Coast]

You might be wondering, hey, there's some overlap between those three routes, can't I just combine them all? Please note that the transit time from Tangier to Marrakech alone is a 6+ hour drive, which would take up almost an entire day of your trip and give you even less time to take in the sights and relax. 

For a 8 - 10 day trip, our top recommendation is to visit the Imperial Cities along with a full day or two in the Sahara Desert. If riding camels and camping in the Sahara is a must-do for you, we strongly recommend that you plan for at least 8 days. The drive out to the Sahara takes up the better part of an entire travel day at around 8 hours - and don't forget it takes another day to get back! 

[Photo: Sahara Desert]

You can add Chefchaouen, Taghazout or Essaouira to the aforementioned itinerary if you have around 11 - 13 days to explore Morocco. Again, travel between these locations can take up a lot of time and energy, and you'll want some recovery time after long drives. 

You can add Chefchaouen, Taghazout or Essaouira to the aforementioned itinerary (Imperial Cities + the Sahara) if you have around 11 - 13 days to explore Morocco. Again, travel between these locations can take up a lot of time and energy, and you'll want some recovery time after long drives. 

[Photo: Chefchaouen]

If this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip and you want to see everything that Morocco has to offer, we highly recommend 14 - 16 days to allow ample time for travel in between the cities, the desert and anywhere else that you have your heart set on. This amount of time will give you the ability to truly experience Morocco without rushing or feeling exhausted during your vacation. 

We can't wait to help you craft your ideal itinerary in the Kingdom. Fill out a custom tour request here to get started!