43 days in Morocco Itinerary

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.

Step out of Agadir with an excursion to Plage Imi Ouaddar in Imi Ouaddar--about 38 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: relax in sumptuous surroundings at Mellow Massage Tamraght, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, look for gifts at Merroqui, and stroll through Crocoparc.

To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Agadir trip planner.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Agadir is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Arabian Standard Time (AST) to Western European Standard Time (WET), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) 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 adventure, wildlife, and spas. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, soak in style at Turkish baths, take in the exciting artwork at Galerie la Kasbah, and paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour.

To find ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Essaouira itinerary planner.

You can drive from Agadir to Essaouira in 3 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Essaouira are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) 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.

Step out of Marrakech to go to Ourika and see Le Paradis du Safran, which is approximately 48 minutes away. Spend the 28th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at Jardin Majorelle, visit Peterbringsyoueverywhere.com, admire the striking features of Palacio da Bahia, and soar above the sights with a balloon tour.

For traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Marrakech trip planner.

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 November, expect little chillier with lows of 12°C in Marrakech. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to travel to Ouarzazate.

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

Spend the 4th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 5th (Sat), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. It doesn't end there: head outdoors with Fikra Travel and admire nature's extreme beauty at Moroccan Sahara.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Ouarzazate road trip app.

You can fly from Marrakech to Ouarzazate in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Marrakech in December, expect Ouarzazate to be little chillier, temps between 20°C and 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to travel 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 7th (Mon): explore the fascinating landscape at Atmospher Erg Chigaga. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

For other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the M'Hamid journey planner.

You can do a combination of flight and taxi from Ouarzazate to M'Hamid in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Merzouga.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Merzouga: Art Sahara (in Erfoud) and Rissani (Rissani Market & Mezane Fossil Store). On the 12th (Sat), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. Next up on the itinerary: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, head off-road at local off-road trails, explore the fascinating landscape at Merzouga Desert, and take in the exciting artwork at Galerie Laoun.

For ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Merzouga trip 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 12th (Sat) so you can go by car to Errachidia.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): surround yourself with nature on Amazigh Emotions - Day Tours.

To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Errachidia online trip maker.

Traveling by car from Merzouga to Errachidia takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In December in Errachidia, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to travel 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 14th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Spend the 18th (Fri) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Museo Nejjarine, pick up a one of a kind souvenir at La Petite Maison Berbere, browse the exhibits of Coin Berbere, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Fes trip planner.

You can fly from Errachidia to Fes in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. December in Fes sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sat): get to know the fascinating history of Chefchaouen Medina, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Grand Mosque, and then stop by Dar Moulay Idriss Berbere Carpete.

To see more things to do, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Chefchaouen trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Fes to Chefchaouen by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) 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.

Rabat is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Kasbah des Oudaias, admire the masterpieces at Museum Mohamed VI of Modern and Contemporary Art, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and stroll the grounds of Chellah.

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You can drive from Chefchaouen to Rabat in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Rabat are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can 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 26th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 28th (Mon), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Hassan II Mosque, don't miss a visit to Mosquee Al Qods, examine the collection at Dar Al Ala, and steep yourself in history at Temple Beth-El.

To see more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Casablanca tour builder tool.

Drive from Rabat to Casablanca in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. While traveling from Rabat, expect slightly colder days and much colder nights in Casablanca, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 30th (Wed) before leaving for home.