11 days in Morocco Itinerary

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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Jemaa el-Fnaa and Souk Semmarine. Museum-lovers will get to explore Marrakech Museum and Musee Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech. When in Marrakech, make a side trip to see Ourika Valley in Ourika, approximately Ourika away. And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Koutoubia Mosque, take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Majorelle, look for gifts at Artizaz Marrakech, and stroll the grounds of Saadian Tombs.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Marrakech is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dubai to Marrakech is minus 4 hours. While traveling from Dubai, expect little chillier days and cooler nights in Marrakech, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 12°C. On the 9th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon 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.

On the 9th (Wed), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hassan II Mosque, then wander the streets of Quartier Habous, and then walk around Arab League Park.

To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read our Casablanca trip planner.

You can drive from Marrakech to Casablanca in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in November, and nighttime lows around 15°C. You'll have a few hours on the 10th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): hunt for treasures at Place Seffarine and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Givenchy Spa. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Fri): explore the world behind art at Coin Berbere, examine the collection at Museo Nejjarine, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kairaouine Mosque (Mosque of al-Qarawiyyin), then contemplate the long history of Bab Semmarine, then take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Jnan Sbil, and finally admire the striking features of Bab Bou Jeloud.

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Traveling by flight from Casablanca to Fes takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Casablanca in November, Fes is slightly colder at night with lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Meknes.

One of Morocco's imperial cities, Meknes draws visitors with an abundance of historic monuments and impressive Moorish-style architecture.

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Drive from Fes to Meknes in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 11°C. You'll have a few hours on the 14th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

On the 14th (Mon), take in the spiritual surroundings of Hassan Tower and then steep yourself in history at Kasbah des Oudaias.

To see more things to do, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Rabat day trip planner.

Drive from Meknes to Rabat in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Traveling from Meknes in November, plan for much hotter nights in Rabat, with lows around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Casablanca.

On the 15th (Tue), don't miss a visit to Old Medina of Casablanca.

For other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Casablanca online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Rabat to Casablanca in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Casablanca when traveling from Rabat in November, with lows around 15°C. You will have some time to spend on the 16th (Wed) before leaving for home.