How many days do you need in Marrakesh, Fes & Casablanca?
- Most travelers spend 6-7 days in Marrakesh, Fes, and Casablanca combined
- Visiting Marrakesh, Fes, and Casablanca in 5 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 8 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Chefchaouen, Rabat, and Agafay
How Many Days to Spend in Marrakesh
Recommended Itineraries for Marrakesh, Fes & Casablanca
Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Casablanca, Transfer to Rabat | Casablanca |
| Day 2 | Rabat City Tour & Transfer to Fes | Fes |
| Day 3 | Explore Fes, Free Afternoon | Fes |
| Day 4 | Fly to Marrakesh, Hammam Experience | Marrakesh |
| Day 5 | Explore Marrakesh | Marrakesh |
| Day 6 | Majorelle Gardens & Afternoon Cooking Class | Marrakesh |
| Day 7 | Depart Marrakesh |
Visit Morocco's Imperial cities in this packed one-week tour. Start in Rabat, Morocco's capital, to see 12th-century architecture, then continue to Fes to explore the world's largest urban car-free zone. See the tanneries, the world's oldest university, and the medieval Jewish quarter, then head to Marrakesh to round out your trip with ornate palaces, bustling Jemaa El-Fna market, and a half-day cooking class. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
1-Week Itinerary Including Chefchaouen
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Tangier, Transfer to Chefchaouen | Chefchaouen |
| Day 2 | Arrive in Tangier, Transfer to Chefchaouen | Fes |
| Day 3 | Explore the Medieval Medina of Fes | Fes |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Casablance via Rabat | Casablanca |
| Day 5 | Hassan II Mosque Visit, Transfer to Marrakesh | Marrakesh |
| Day 6 | Marrakesh: Exploring the Red City | Marrakesh |
| Day 7 | Depart Marrakesh |
Featuring an exciting mix of culture and history, this complete seven-day itinerary covers highlights of Morocco's historic Imperial cities, Meknes, Fes, Rabat, and Marrakesh, with additional time dedicated to Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Casablanca. You'll start in Tangier on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar and work your way south to lively Marrakesh. Morocco's exceptional architecture, ornate artisanship, delicious food, and bustling souks are sure to leave you charmed. Read more
11-Day Itinerary Including Rabat
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Casablanca | Casablanca |
| Day 2 | Hassan II Mosque & Afternoon Walking Tour | Casablanca |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Rabat, Hassan Tower & Salé City Tour | Rabat |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Fes via Meknes & Volubilis | Fes |
| Day 5 | Guided City Tour of Fes | Fes |
| Day 6 | Day Trip to Ahinajen Berber Village | Fes |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Marrakesh via Beni-Mellal | Marrakesh |
| Day 8 | Guided Medina Tour & Afternoon Food Tour | Marrakesh |
| Day 9 | Day Trip to Ourika: Hike to a Waterfall | Marrakesh |
| Day 10 | Return to Casablanca, Explore | Casablanca |
| Day 11 | Depart Casablanca |
On this 11-day tour of Morocco, you'll begin and end your travels in Casablanca, home to the famous Hassan II Mosque. Your trip takes you through all four imperial cities—Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and Marrakesh. Take in daily life in each town at the lively medinas. You'll also have the opportunity to observe Moroccan life among the farms in the Berber villages on this well-rounded Moroccan journey. Read more
How to travel between Marrakesh, Fes & Casablanca
How to get from Marrakesh to Casablanca
When traveling from Marrakesh to Casablanca, travelers have a few options, ranging from 2-3 hours in duration. Travelers looking for flexibility and the ability to make multiple stops should investigate hiring a driver, while train travel along this route is efficient and straightforward. Perhaps the only reason to consider flying is if you are already at the airport or have a particular penchant for air travel. Read more
How to Get from Fes to Marrakesh
A few options exist for travelers making the 330-mile (532 km) journey from the northeastern Moroccan city of Fes to Marrakesh. Which option travelers take will depend entirely on whether their priority is efficiency or if they would prefer to see points of interest along the way. A direct flight between the two cities takes less than two hours while going by road with a private driver can take up to eight—but plane travel means you won't have the chance to stop at the many points of interest that dot the overland route. Learn more below. Read more
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