39 days in Morocco, Spain & Paris Itinerary

Make it your trip
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Barcelona, Spain
— 5 nights
Fly
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Madrid, Spain
— 6 nights
Fly
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Algeciras, Spain
— 5 nights
Drive to Jerez Airport, Fly to Tangier
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Tangier, Morocco
— 1 night
Train
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Rabat, Morocco
— 2 nights
Drive
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Casablanca, Morocco
— 3 nights
Drive
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Marrakech, Morocco
— 5 nights
Fly
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Zagora, Morocco
— 1 night
Drive
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Ouarzazate, Morocco
— 4 nights
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Paris, France
— 5 nights

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Barcelona, Spain — 5 nights

Jewel of the Mediterranean

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.
Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, walk around Parc Guell, wander the streets of Las Ramblas, and visit Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic).

For ratings, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Barcelona day trip planning website.

Paris, France to Barcelona is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in February, expect Barcelona to be somewhat warmer, temps between 17°C and 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Madrid.
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Madrid, Spain — 6 nights

Cultural Capital of Spain

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.
Explore Madrid's surroundings by going to Toledo (Museo Cromatica, Alcantara Bridge, &more) and Segovia (La Muralla de Segovia, Acueduct of Segovia, &more). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, steep yourself in history at Casa de Campo, walk around Parque del Retiro, and make a trip to Plaza de Oriente.

For maps, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Madrid online travel route planner.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Madrid takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Barcelona in February, with highs in Madrid at 13°C and lows at 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to fly to Algeciras.
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Algeciras, Spain — 5 nights

Algeciras is a port city in the south of Spain, and is the largest city on the Bay of Gibraltar (in Spanish, the Bahía de Algeciras). Venture out of the city with trips to Manilva (NILVA Enoturismo SL, Castillo de la Duquesa, &more), Gaucin (Lanas del Rio, El Hacho, &more) and Casares (Casares Castle, Church of La Encarnacion, &more).

For ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Algeciras day trip planning website.

Getting from Madrid to Algeciras by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Traveling from Madrid in February, things will get a bit warmer in Algeciras: highs are around 19°C and lows about 13°C. On the 26th (Sun), you'll travel to Tangier.
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Tangier, Morocco — 1 night

Separated from Spain by the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier remains a mix of North African, French, Spanish, and Portuguese cultural influences.
On the 27th (Mon), see the interesting displays at Tangier American Legation Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Moshe Nahon Synagogue, and then take in the local highlights with Walking tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Tue): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Tangier road trip planning tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Algeciras to Tangier. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Western European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Algeciras in February since evenings lows in Tangier dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) to allow time to take a train to Rabat.
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Rabat, Morocco — 2 nights

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.
Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): stroll the grounds of Chellah, contemplate the long history of Kasbah des Oudaias, and then browse the exhibits of Au Grain de Sesame. Keep things going the next day: get curious at Musee De l'Abeille Vivante, make a trip to Mausoleum of Mohammad V, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hassan Tower, and finally don't miss a visit to Bab Mellah.

For other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Rabat day trip planning site.

You can take a train from Tangier to Rabat in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Tangier in February, with highs in Rabat at 35°C and lows at 35°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Casablanca.
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Casablanca, Morocco — 3 nights

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 4th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hassan II Mosque, examine the collection at Musee Abderrahman Slaoui, look for gifts at La galerie de l'aimance, and contemplate the long history of Temple Beth-El.

For other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Casablanca vacation builder tool.

Traveling by car from Rabat to Casablanca takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. While traveling from Rabat, expect a bit cooler days and cooler nights in Casablanca, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Marrakech.
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Marrakech, Morocco — 5 nights

Red City

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 9th (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, hunt for treasures at Jemaa el-Fnaa, contemplate the long history of El Badi Palace, and get to know the fascinating history of Menara Gardens and Pavilion.

For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Marrakech sightseeing planning tool.

Traveling by car from Casablanca to Marrakech takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a train. When traveling from Casablanca in March, plan for a bit warmer days in Marrakech, with highs around 26°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Zagora.
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Zagora, Morocco — 1 night

Inextricably linked with the Sahara Desert, Zagora represents a historical stronghold of the Almoravid empire, whose legacy still decorates the surrounding sandy hills.
Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tamegroute, and then explore the world behind art at Musee des Arts Et Traditions de la Vallee de Draa.

To find other places to visit, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read Zagora journey planner.

You can fly from Marrakech to Zagora in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Ouarzazate.
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Ouarzazate, Morocco — 4 nights

The door of the desert

Make Ouarzazate part of your Morocco itinerary as the gateway to the Sahara Desert.
When in Ouarzazate, make a side trip to see Kasbah Amridil in Skoura Ahl El Oust, approximately Skoura Ahl El Oust away. Spend the 12th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: explore the fascinating landscape at Moroccan Sahara, browse the exhibits of The Old Synagogue, gain a rich perspective with Morocco Desert Trips, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Ouarzazate day trip planning site.

Drive from Zagora to Ouarzazate in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in March, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Wed) to allow time for the flight to Paris.
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Paris, France — 5 nights

City of Light

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.
Go for a jaunt from Paris to Versailles to see Palace of Versailles about 48 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Louvre Museum, wander the streets of Le Marais, contemplate the long history of Arc de Triomphe, and stroll around Luxembourg Gardens.

To see where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Paris road trip tool.

Traveling by flight from Ouarzazate to Paris takes 10 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, taxi, and train; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Ouarzazate to Paris is 1 hour. Expect cooler weather when traveling from Ouarzazate in March: highs in Paris hover around 13°C, while lows dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.
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Spain travel guide

4.5
A colorful country known for its relaxed lifestyle, vibrant nightlife, excellent food, and world-famous folklore and festivals, Spain boasts a huge number of World Heritage Sites and other spectacular places to visit. It also deserves its reputation as a beach vacation destination; the Western edge of the Mediterranean Sea is home to some of the world’s top beaches. But Spain’s geography is so much more than just soft, sandy shores. Its landscapes are as diverse as its people, ranging from lush meadows and snowy mountains to huge marshes and sprawling deserts. The countryside bursts with unspoiled villages of timeless beauty and old-world charm, as well as vast and varied nature preserves.
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Morocco travel guide

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Diverse in landscapes and cultures, Morocco has long been a popular tourist destination, offering many quintessential North African vistas, sounds, and tastes. The ancient medinas of the main cities have retained their look and feel over the centuries, with bustling markets of colorful spice stalls, leather tanning in the streets, and teahouses. The dunes of the Sahara and the peaks of the High Atlas mountains battle for the interest of tourists on holiday in Morocco, with each possessing impressive, picturesque scenery, and hidden-away traditional villages, filled with crafts, carpets, and a rural way of life.
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