13 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Walking tours and Musee Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech. The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Majorelle, stop by Atelier El Bahia, admire the striking features of Medersa Ben Youssef, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Jemaa el-Fnaa.

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London, UK to Marrakech is an approximately 6.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from London in December, you will find days in Marrakech are somewhat warmer (24°C), and nights are about the same (7°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Ouarzazate.

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

Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): admire the verdant scenery at Ounila Valley and then steep yourself in history at Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou.

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You can drive from Marrakech to Ouarzazate in 4 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Marrakech in December; daily highs in Ouarzazate reach 20°C and lows reach 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Merzouga.

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

Start off your visit on the 30th (Mon): take in the exciting artwork at Galerie Laoun and then do some rugged touring at local off-road trails.

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You can drive from Ouarzazate to Merzouga in 6.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Tue): don't miss a visit to La Belle Vue de la Tannerie, examine the collection at Musee Riad Belghazi, then stop by Medin'Art, and finally see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

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Getting from Merzouga to Fes by car takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. December in Fes sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to catch the train to Meknes.

One of Morocco's imperial cities, Meknes draws visitors with an abundance of historic monuments and impressive Moorish-style architecture.

On the 1st (Wed), take a stroll through Meknes Medina, then don't miss a visit to Bab El-Khemis Gate, and then make a trip to Bab Mansour Laleuj.

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You can take a train from Fes to Meknes in an hour. Another option is to drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can 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 2nd (Thu), appreciate the extensive heritage of Chefchaouen Medina and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Spanish Mosque.

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Traveling by car from Meknes to Chefchaouen takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to take a bus to Tetouan.

Tétouan is a city in northern Morocco. On the 3rd (Fri), get engrossed in the history at The Ethnographic Museum, contemplate the long history of Medina of Tetouan, then make a trip to Feddan Park Tetouan, and finally see the interesting displays at Musee Archelogique de Tetouan.

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Getting from Chefchaouen to Tetouan by bus takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. In January, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can go by car to Tangier.

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

On the 4th (Sat), don't miss a visit to Musee de la Kasbah and then get the lay of the land with Walking tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Sun): head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

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Drive from Tetouan to Tangier in 1.5 hours. In January, daytime highs in Tangier are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.