36 days in Morocco & Western Europe Itinerary

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Old Saint Paul's Church, then examine the collection at Royal Yacht Britannia, then steep yourself in history at The Real Mary King's Close, and finally make a trip to Palace of Holyroodhouse. On the next day, examine the collection at National Museum of Scotland, then step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Giles' Cathedral.

To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Edinburgh day trip app.

Sydney, Australia to Edinburgh is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. You'll gain 10 hours traveling from Sydney to Edinburgh due to the time zone difference. In May, Edinburgh is little chillier than Sydney - with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Glasgow.

Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is known for its cultural heritage and the friendliness of its people.

On the 18th (Thu), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Glasgow Cathedral, contemplate the long history of City Chambers, then examine the collection at People's Palace and Winter Gardens, and finally examine the collection at Glasgow Women's Library. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel and then explore the world behind art at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Glasgow trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Edinburgh to Glasgow takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Glasgow can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to fly to London.

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Westminster Abbey and Churchill War Rooms will appeal to history buffs. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like National Gallery and Natural History Museum. There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, make a trip to Buckingham Palace, explore the world behind art at Victoria and Albert Museum, and get a sense of history and politics at Houses of Parliament.

For other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our London visit app.

Fly from Glasgow to London in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can take a train to Brussels.

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

Get some cultural insight at Groeningemuseum and Historic Centre of Brugge. Museum-lovers will appreciate Musical Instruments Museum (MIM) and Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Change things up with a short trip to Church of Our Lady Bruges in Bruges (about 1h 25 min away). And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), browse the exhibits of Atomium, contemplate the long history of Grand Place, and explore the world behind art at René Magritte Museum.

For maps, photos, and tourist information, read Brussels day trip planner.

You can take a train from London to Brussels in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of car and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Brussels due to the time zone difference. In May, daytime highs in Brussels are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can catch the train to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Eiffel Tower and Champs-Elysees will appeal to history buffs. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Louvre Museum and Fondation Claude Monet. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Paris: Versailles (Palace of Versailles & Cathedrale Saint Louis). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, take a stroll through Île de la Cité, and steep yourself in history at Sainte-Chapelle.

For more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Paris online road trip planner.

Take a train from Brussels to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. May in Paris sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Lyon.

Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Wed): explore the world behind art at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, admire the striking features of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Colline de Fourviere.

To find traveler tips, maps, photos, and tourist information, read our Lyon visit planner.

You can fly from Paris to Lyon in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. May in Lyon sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Montjuic Castle. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Parc Guell and Barcelona Cathedral. The adventure continues: admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo, take a stroll through Las Ramblas, take in the spiritual surroundings of Old Monastery of Sant Pau del Camp, and explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso.

For traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Barcelona trip itinerary planning website.

Fly from Lyon to Barcelona in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Lyon in May, plan for a bit warmer nights in Barcelona, with lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to fly to Madrid.

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Prado National Museum and Museo del Greco. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Royal Palace of Madrid and Plaza Mayor. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Madrid: Toledo (Church of Santo Tomé, Catedral Primada, &more). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, walk around Parque del Retiro, and admire the masterpieces at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia.

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You can fly from Barcelona to Madrid in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from Barcelona in June, plan for a bit warmer days in Madrid, with highs around 36°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to fly 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 7th (Wed), delve into the distant past at Chellah, then contemplate the long history of Kasbah des Oudaias, and then explore the galleries of Au Grain de Sesame.

For maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Rabat tour planning app.

Getting from Madrid to Rabat by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Madrid to Rabat, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Madrid, expect a bit cooler days and somewhat warmer nights in Rabat, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Temple Beth-El, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Hassan II Mosque, and then examine the collection at Dar Al Ala.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Casablanca road trip planning app.

Getting from Rabat to Casablanca by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Rabat in June, plan for a bit cooler nights in Casablanca, with lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Fri): see Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing, hike along Cheval Essaouira, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chaim Pinto Synagogue.

To see other places to visit, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Essaouira sightseeing planning site.

Getting from Casablanca to Essaouira by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Essaouira are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): admire the striking features of Ben Youssef Madrasa, then admire the natural beauty at Jardin Majorelle, and then get to know the fascinating history of Menara Gardens and Pavilion. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at El Badi Palace, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Saadian Tombs, and then contemplate the long history of Bahia Palace.

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

Getting from Essaouira to Marrakech by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a shuttle. When traveling from Essaouira in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Marrakech: temperatures range from 39°C by day to 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Florence Academy of Fine Arts and Pitti Palace will appeal to museum buffs. Visit Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico for their historical value. Venture out of the city with trips to Siena (Battistero di San Giovanni & San Francesco). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of The Baptistery of St. John, don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, and take in panoramic vistas at Campanile di Giotto.

For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Florence attractions tool.

You can fly from Marrakech to Florence in 6.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and train. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. While traveling from Marrakech, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Florence, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can take a train to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Get some historical perspective at Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Museum-lovers will appreciate Vatican Museums and Galleria Borghese. Next up on the itinerary: explore the ancient world of Pantheon, don't miss a visit to Cupola di San Pietro, steep yourself in history at Roman Forum, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Basilica.

To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read Rome travel itinerary planner.

You can take a train from Florence to Rome in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. June in Rome sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.