33 days in Morocco Itinerary

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 sightseeing, adventure, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: ride a horse along Cheval Essaouira, trot along with a tour on horseback, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chaim Pinto Synagogue, and get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Essaouira road trip planner.

London, UK to Essaouira is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from London in November: high temperatures in Essaouira hover around 24°C and lows are around 15°C. On the 8th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off 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.

Spend the 10th (Thu) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Majorelle, admire the striking features of Saadian Tombs, steep yourself in history at Koutoubia Mosque, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Jemaa el-Fnaa.

For photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Marrakech trip itinerary planning website.

You can drive from Essaouira to Marrakech in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a shuttle. Expect little chillier evenings in Marrakech when traveling from Essaouira in November, with lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Ouarzazate.

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ouarzazate: Ait Ben Haddou (Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou & Galerie Tiwirga). Spend the 14th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, find something for the whole family at CLA Studios, see Off-Road Tours, and admire the striking features of The Old Synagogue.

For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Ouarzazate trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Marrakech to Ouarzazate takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Marrakech in November, Ouarzazate is a bit cooler at night with lows of 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can drive 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.

On the 18th (Fri), explore the fascinating landscape at Erg Chigaga. On the 19th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for all kinds of wild species at Excursion Desert.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read M'Hamid online tour planner.

Traveling by car from Ouarzazate to M'Hamid takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Merzouga.

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

On the 22nd (Tue), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. The adventure continues: see Marruecos en Ruta, admire nature's extreme beauty at Merzouga Desert, take in the dramatic natural features at Erg Chebbi Dunes, and examine the collection at Morocco National 4X4 Auto Museum.

To find maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Merzouga road trip tool.

You can drive from M'Hamid to Merzouga in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can drive to Errachidia.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): surround yourself with nature on Amazigh Emotions - Day Tours.

To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Errachidia online tour builder.

Getting from Merzouga to Errachidia by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. In November in Errachidia, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can catch the flight 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Fes side-trips: Meknes (Bab El-Khemis Gate & Bou Inania Medersa). Spend the 24th (Thu) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, see the interesting displays at Musee des armes, explore the galleries of Centre de Formation Dans le Metiers de l'Artisinat, and hunt for treasures at La Petite Maison Berbere.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Fes trip planner.

Fly from Errachidia to Fes in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in November, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

On the 28th (Mon), get to know the fascinating history of Chefchaouen Medina.

To see photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Chefchaouen online travel route planner.

You can drive from Fes to Chefchaouen in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to drive to Tangier.

Separated from Spain by the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier remains a mix of North African, French, Spanish, and Portuguese cultural influences.

Step out of Tangier with an excursion to Dar El Oddi in Tetouan--about 1h 20 min away. Spend the 30th (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tangier, get out on two wheels at Tanger Quad Tours, and see the interesting displays at Tangier American Legation Museum.

For reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Tangier vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Chefchaouen to Tangier takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in November, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to take a train 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, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Kasbah des Oudaias, explore the ancient world of Chellah, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and make a trip to Mausoleum of Mohammad V.

To see other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Rabat trip builder site.

Traveling by train from Tangier to Rabat takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Tangier in December, plan for somewhat warmer days in Rabat, with highs around 32°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 32°C. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Mon) before leaving for 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.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Mon): stop by Zaity Natural Cosmetic and then see the interesting displays at Dar Al Ala. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Casablanca day trip site.

Traveling by car from Rabat to Casablanca takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Rabat in December, plan for little chillier days in Casablanca, with highs around 22°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.