Morocco is a fantastic destination to travel to. The huge amount of culture, colourful cities, and the Sahara. We travelled with public transport and tours, and we were very glad with this decision. On these itineraries, I always start in Marrakech, but the departure locations differ. Do you want to plan your route? Take a look here:

One week

One week in Morocco is a bit short, but my biggest highlights of the country (Desert and Fes) are present, so it may be possible.

Day 1: Marrakech

Marrakech is the perfect opening to Morocco. Walk around in the medina and enjoy the hassle around you. On your first day, see Djemaa el Fna, El Badi Palace, and Bahia Palace, and walk around this fantastic city. Maybe start your trip with a lovely Hammam or some great food on Djemaa el Fna.

Day 2: Marrakech, daytrip to Essaouira

Enjoy a daytrip to the coastal town of Essaouira from Marrakech. On the way there, visit Argan oil producers and trees filled with goats. In the city itself, head first to the chaotic harbor to see fish, fishermen, boats, and seagulls. Enjoy fresh fish from the grill here. Afterwards, take a walk through the cute medina of the village. In the evening, take a stroll through the city of Marrakech.

Day 3: Start Desert Tour

Have an organized 3-day desert tour to experience the rural areas of the country. First, head to the High Atlas for some great views. Afterwards, head to Aït Ben Haddou to see a fantastic old town and hear an explanation about it, followed by a visit to the studios in Ouarzazate. Finish your day at the gorgeous Dades Gorge, where you will spend the night.

Day 4: Desert Tour

Start the day with a stop to see the Dades Gorge better. Then you will go to Tinghir to see a lovely garden, a cute old town, carpets, and some great views over the area. Visit Todgha Gorge closeby and see the immens rocks on both sides of you. Then drive to the highlight of Morocco, which is the Erg Chennai dunes, and see the mighty sand all around you. You will be amazed, and you can even sleep in a desert camp and have a campfire with traditional music! 

Day 5: End Desert Tour - Fes

You will go back through the desert, which is great again! Have some breakfast at a hotel and follow your route to Ziz Valley, which gives some fantastic views. Afterwards, see the Berber monkeys in the wild and visit Ifrane, a European-like village, lovely for a stroll. End your day by arriving in Fes, where you can take your first walk.
Day 6: Fes

Fes may be the most fantastic city I have visited. It really feels like you are walking in Aladdin, or at least, you are in a city 500 years ago. There is so much happening everywhere. Today, I recommend doing a private walking tour through the city. A guide (our riad recommended we take him) walked us through the medina, and he knew all the good routes, and it was fantastic. There are no cars in Medina, which makes it the biggest carless area in a city in the world. During the walk, we also visited madrasas, the university, and a tannery.
Day 7: Fes

Enjoy Fes as long as you can before heading home. Maybe go to the golden doors of the palace, outside the medina? Otherwise, your trip will finish today..

10 days

10 days is the most popular amount of time in the country, and it is possible to see the main highlights, but longer can be more comfortable. 
Day 1: Marrakech

Day 2: Marrakech, Essaouira day trip

Day 3: Start desert tour

Day 4: Desert tour

Day 5: End Desert Tour - Fes

Day 6: Fes

Day 7: Fes - Chefchaouen

Start the day with a lovely cooking class to learn more about Moroccan cuisine. Further today, you will leave Fes for a 4-hour bus trip to the beautiful blue city of Chefchaouen. Blue is everywhere, and this town is lovely to walk around and see as many as you want. You may be arriving late, so see most sights tomorrow.

Day 8: Chefchaouen - Tangier

Start the main part of the day by waking up through the blue streets of Chefchaouen. Walk up to the Spanish mosque and enjoy the views. After a day of appreciating the fantastic village, head to Tanger after a 3.5-hour bus trip. You will arrive late, so check in at your hotel and relax.

Day 9: Tangier

Have a stroll through the more Spanish-looking city and visit the coast. Feel relaxed, as it is your last full day here. A must-visit of the city for me is the Grand Socco's Market, where you have parts with meat, vegetables, and fruits. The highlight, however, is the fish part. This is chaos and very cool to walk around.

Day 10: Tangier

Walk a bit through Tangier until you leave the fantastic country.

Two weeks

Two weeks can be the perfect amount to see this country. You will see the highlights at a slower pace than in 10 days. 

Day 1 & 2: Marrakech

Have an extra day in Marrakech to see more of the city, for example, Jardin Majorelle and Marrakech Saadian tombs.

Day 3: Marrakech, Essaouira day trip

Day 4: Marrakech, Ouzoud waterfalls day trip

Of course, you can do this activity on days 2 or 3 as well, just like on the Essaouira day trip. The Ouzoud waterfall is a mighty fall with options to do boat rides and see wild monkeys. This tour will take up to 10 hours, as it is a 2.5-hour drive from Marrakech.

Day 5: Start Desert Tour

Day 6 & 7: Desert tour

Enjoy an extra day in the desert and walk around, go for some sandboarding, and enjoy the scenery.

Day 8: End desert tour - Fes

Day 9 & 10: Fes

Extra day in the magical city of Fes. Maybe visit the sight outside the medina.

Day 11: Fes - Chefchaouen

Day 12: Chefchaouen

Day 13 & 14:  Tangier

Three weeks

With three weeks in Morocco, you can see almost every highlight of the country. There are some fantastic stops throughout the country that you will see during your trip.

Day 1 & 2: Marrakech

Day 3: Marrakech, Essaouira day trip

Day 4: Marrakech, Ouzoud waterfalls day trip

Day 5: Start Desert Tour

Day 6 & 7: Desert tour

Day 8: End desert tour - Fes

Day 9 & 10: Fes

Day 11: Fes - Meknès

Visit the cute city of Meknes by taking a bus or train for an hour. Meknès is a royal city, and you can walk through the souks and several gates of the city. Enjoy the great city centre and see the less-popular city of Morocco. 

Day 12: Meknès, day trip to Volubilis and Moulay Idriss

Head to the Volubilis ruins, which are from the Romans. Enjoy the great scenery and afterwards head to the cute city of Moulay Idriss, which is very close to Volubilis, and enjoy the very adorable city by strolling around.

Day 13: Meknès - Casablanca

Take the 3-hour train ride to Casablanca. Casablanca is not the most traditional city in the country, but it may have the most beautiful mosque in the country. The Hassan II Mosque is located just next to the Atlantic Ocean and is a beautiful sight.

Day 14: Casablanca - Rabat

Take the one-hour train ride to the capital of Morocco, where you will enjoy (yes, again) the medina. Visit the madrasas, cemeteries, and mausoleums. Enjoy the capital to the fullest and walk around.

Day 15: Rabat

Enjoy Rabat by walking around, or maybe go on a boat ride to see the city from another perspective. See the Andalusian gardens and different museums. It is also worth visiting to see the Royal Palace, where the king lives.

Day 16: Rabat - Chefchaouen 

Today is a day of transport, with a bus ride of around 6.5 hours to the beautiful blue city of Chefchaouen. It may be difficult to see many sights today.

Day 17: Chefchaouen

Today you have a full day in the beautiful blue city of Chefchaouen. Hike up to the Spanish mosque, stroll along the blue streets, and visit the adorable squares of the city. From the Spanish Mosque, you will have an impressive view of the city (see picture above).

Day 18: Chefchaouen - Tangier

Day 19: Tangier

Day 20: Tangier, Hercules Caves

In Tangier, you can have a relaxed end to the trip, but today you can visit the beautiful nearby Hercules Caves, which are 20 minutes from Tangier, and for the rest, make it a beach day and relax for the rest of the day.

Day 21: Tangier

Add to the itinerary

These itineraries cover most of the sights, and although you can always add days by staying longer, this itinerary shows the beauty of the country.

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