8 days in Morocco Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, then see the interesting displays at Musee de Marrakech - Fondation Omar Benjelloun, then admire the striking features of Ben Youssef Madrasa, and finally admire the masterpieces at Maison de la Photographie de Marrakech.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Marrakech online sightseeing planner.

Newark, USA to Marrakech is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Western European Standard Time, which is usually a 5 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Newark in May, with highs in Marrakech at 86°F and lows at 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can go by car to Essaouira.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, make a trip to Essaouira Ramparts, and then take a stroll through Medina of Essaouira. Here are some ideas for day two: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports and then trot along with a tour on horseback.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Essaouira trip planner.

Traveling by car from Marrakech to Essaouira takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Marrakech in May: highs in Essaouira hover around 73°F, while lows dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Wed) to allow time for travel to Merzouga.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Thu): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 26th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the fascinating landscape at Merzouga Desert, then examine the collection at Morocco National 4X4 Auto Museum, and then see Off-Road Tours.

For other places to visit, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Merzouga trip planner.

You can do a combination of shuttle, flight, and bus from Essaouira to Merzouga in 10 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle, flight, and car; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Fes.

On the 27th (Sat), identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Sun): wander the streets of Medina of Fez and then soak away your stress at local Arab baths.

To see ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Fes trip itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Merzouga to Fes in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. In May in Fes, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 55°F at night. On the 28th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.