21 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Musee Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech and Mellah. Escape the urban bustle at Balloon Rides and Nature & Wildlife Tours. The adventure continues: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, steep yourself in history at Bahia Palace, and wander the streets of Tanneries.

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Tel Aviv, Israel to Marrakech is an approximately 10-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Tel Aviv to Marrakech. Traveling from Tel Aviv in December, plan for a bit cooler nights in Marrakech, with lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Medina of Fez and Fes el-Jdid. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Borj Nord. Next up on the itinerary: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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You can fly from Marrakech to Fes in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December in Fes, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) to allow enough time 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.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): stop by Dar Moulay Idriss Berbere Carpete, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Grand Mosque, then take in the dramatic scenery at Ras El Maa Waterfall, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Chefchaouen Cemetery.

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You can drive from Fes to Chefchaouen in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Merzouga.

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

Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Morocco National 4X4 Auto Museum and then admire nature's extreme beauty at Merzouga Desert.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Chefchaouen to Merzouga in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can drive to Beni Mellal.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sun): admire the natural beauty at Ain Asserdoun.

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Traveling by car from Merzouga to Beni Mellal takes 7.5 hours. On the 11th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Ourika.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Mon): see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Le Jardin du safran.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Beni Mellal to Ourika. In December, daily temperatures in Ourika can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Agadir.

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.

Get outdoors at Plage d'Agadir and Crocoparc. Explore hidden gems such as Spas and Waterskiing & Jetskiing. And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Seafront Promenade, take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosquee Mohamed V, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and try your luck at Atlantic Palace Casino.

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Traveling by car from Ourika to Agadir takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can drive to Imsouane.

On the 16th (Fri), kick back and relax at Plage d'Imsouane.

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Drive from Agadir to Imsouane in 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Medina of Essaouira and Cheval Essaouira. Simon Attias Synagogue and Chaim Pinto Synagogue are good opportunities to explore the local culture. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage de Sidi Kaouki, stop by Flouka de Mogador, examine the collection at Synagogue Slat Lkahal, and explore the world behind art at Centre d'art Le Real Mogador.

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You can drive from Imsouane to Essaouira in 2 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Marrakech.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Tue): soak in style at Turkish baths, admire the striking features of Saadian Tombs, then surround yourself with nature on Excursions Everyday, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Aromatimri. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the striking features of Koutoubia Mosque, admire the masterpieces at Maison de la Photographie de Marrakech, then admire the striking features of Ben Youssef Madrasa, then see the interesting displays at Marrakech Museum, and finally see the interesting displays at Musee de Marrakech - Fondation Omar Benjelloun.

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Getting from Essaouira to Marrakech by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a shuttle. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Marrakech when traveling from Essaouira in December, with lows around 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.