How many days do you need in Marrakesh, Fes, Casablanca, Chefchaouen & Rabat?
- Most travelers spend 8-10 days in Marrakesh, Fes, Casablanca, Chefchaouen, and Rabat combined
- Visiting Marrakesh, Fes, Casablanca, Chefchaouen, and Rabat in 7 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 11 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Essaouira, Agafay, and Tangier
How Many Days to Spend in Marrakesh
Recommended Itineraries for Marrakesh, Fes, Casablanca, Chefchaouen & Rabat
Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Evening Arrival to Casablanca | Casablanca |
| Day 2 | Arrival in Casablanca - Rabat City | Rabat |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Chefchaouen ("The Blue City") | Chefchaouen |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Fes - Detour to Volubilis and Meknes | Fes |
| Days 5-6 | Fes Imperial City - Medieval Medina | Fes |
| Day 7 | Fes to Marrakech | Marrakesh |
| Days 8-9 | Arrive in Marrakesh - Explore the Red City | Marrakesh |
| Day 10 | Return to Casablanca, Depart |
This 10-day trip showcases the main cities and cultural highlights of Morocco. Start in modern Casablanca and Rabat and continue to the Rif Mountains to wander the blue streets of Chefchaouen. Visit Roman ruins and the medina of medieval Fes before finishing in the red city of Marrakesh. Take a cooking class, visit local artisan workshops, and relax in a hammam. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
2-Week Itinerary Including Merzouga, Essaouira, Aït Benhaddou & Todra Gorge
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Casablanca - Rabat City | Rabat |
| Day 2 | Transfer to Chefchaouen ("The Blue City") | Chefchaouen |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Fes - Detour to Volubilis and Meknes | Fes |
| Days 4-5 | Fes Imperial City - Medieval Medina | Fes |
| Day 6 | Drive to Erfoud - Sunset Camel Ride | Merzouga |
| Day 7 | Desert Adventures Around Merzouga, Rissani Market & Todra Gorge | Todra Gorge |
| Day 8 | Todra Gorge to Aït Benhaddou, via Dades Valley & Ouarzazate | Aït Benhaddou |
| Day 9 | Aït Benhaddou to Marrakech - Tizi n'Tichka Pass Over the High Atlas | Marrakesh |
| Days 10-11 | Arrive in Marrakesh - Explore the Red City | Marrakesh |
| Day 12 | Marrakech to Essaouira | Essaouira |
| Day 13 | Essaouira to Casablanca via the coast | Casablanca |
| Day 14 | Depart Casablanca |
Experience Morocco's cities and desert wonders on this two-week grand tour. Start in the north, where you'll visit Casablanca and the capital Rabat, then marvel at Chefchaouen's iconic blue-tinged architecture. Continue to the country's cultural capital, Fes, before following ancient caravan routes into the Sahara Desert, where you'll camp among shifting dunes and explore oasis towns. Finish on the coast, winding through Marrakesh's souks and relaxing in the seaside town of Essaouira. Read more
15-Day Itinerary Including Merzouga & Ouarzazate
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque Tour, Evening in Casablanca | Casablanca |
| Day 2 | Casablanca to Rabat, Hassan Tower, Salé, & the Oudaya | Rabat |
| Day 3 | Rabat to Chefchaouen, Welcome to Chefchaouen, Explore the Blue City | Chefchaouen |
| Day 4 | Chefchaouen morning at leisure, Transfer to Fes: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes | Fes |
| Day 5 | Fes: Exploring the Imperial City | Fes |
| Day 6 | Guerrouane Region Winery Tour | Fes |
| Day 7 | Fes baking class, Fes Food Tour | Fes |
| Day 8 | Transfer to Merzouga: Middle Atlas Mountains to the Sahara | Merzouga |
| Day 9 | Transfer to Ouarzazate, Fossil Workshops | Ouarzazate |
| Day 10 | Ouarzazate to Marrakesh: High Atlas, Aït Benhaddou, Free Afternoon in Marrakesh | Marrakesh |
| Day 11 | Marrakesh Medina & City Tour | Marrakesh |
| Day 12 | Sunrise Yoga & Afternoon Hammam | Marrakesh |
| Day 13 | Hot-Air Balloon Ride, Free afternoon in Marrakesh | Marrakesh |
| Day 14 | Marrakesh to Casablanca - the Atlantic Coast & Portuguese Ports, Explore Casablanca | Casablanca |
| Day 15 | Depart Casablanca |
Beginning and ending in Casablanca, this fifteen-day tour guides you through Morocco's most storied and spectacular cities. Travel to the blue streets of Chefchaouen, visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, and take in the magnificence of Fes, the country's oldest imperial city. Wind down in Marrakesh, where you'll learn to bake delicious Moroccan breads, soar across the desert in a hot-air balloon, and enjoy the ultimate spa experience at a traditional hammam. Read more
How to travel between Marrakesh, Fes, Casablanca, Chefchaouen & Rabat
How to get to Chefchaouen
The Moroccan city of Chefchaouen, in the Rif Mountains, is famous for its distinctive blue-painted buildings. Chefchaouen is usually combined with a trip to Tangier. However, it can easily be accessed from other Moroccan cities as well, like Fes and Rabat. Read more
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 Casablanca to Rabat
Travelers looking to get from Casablanca to Rabat can make the 54-mile (87 km) journey by private transfer or by train. Either option will make take about an hour. Travelers who wish to have the freedom to stop as much as they'd like along the way will want to look into a private transfer, which is the best option for this route. A train is also available, a straightforward hour-long route taken mostly by locals. 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
How to get from Rabat to Fes
Those looking to get from Rabat to Fes have several options for completing the 129-mile (207 km) journey, which should take anywhere between two and three hours, depending on the mode of transport. The most convenient option is to travel by private transfer, which should get you to Fes in a little over two hours. Read more
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