This summer I spent 2 weeks traveling all over Morocco. I wanted create the ultimate Morocco itinerary — one where we could see and do all the best things to do in Morocco in 2 short weeks. I obsessed over the details. Which cities were worth visiting and how long should we spend there? Is one day enough? Is two days too many?? Will we get bored? Will I wish we had moved on? What’s the best way to get there??
After tons of research, I wanted to share our ultimate 2-week Morocco itinerary with you. Feel free to use it as a guide! We started in Marrakesh and ended in Casablanca and saw all the best things to do in Morocco along the way like Fes, the Sahara Desert, and even Chefchaouen!
For tips on staying safe in Morocco, scroll down to the “Things to Know Before You Go” section of this post.
Day 1 – Marrakesh
Arrive to Marrakesh. Check in to your hotel. Enjoy your riad. Relax and catch up on jetlag. Maybe have dinner or a drink on a rooftop bar overlooking the city.
See this post: Best Things To Do In Marrakech Morocco
Where to Stay: Dar Anika
Day 2 – Day Trip to Ouzoud Falls
Take a day trip to this beautiful waterfall just outside Marrakesh! We booked a tour online with IgoMorocco.
See this post: Best Things To Do In Marrakech Morocco
Where to Stay: Dar Anika
Day 3 – Essaouira
Have a relaxing morning and breakfast at your riad, then take the Supratours bus to the charming beach town of Essaouira.
See this post: Best Things To Do In Essaouira Morocco
Where to Stay: Riad Perle D’Eau
Day 4 – Essaouira
Full day to explore Essaouira.
Essaouira was one of my favorite places we went in Morocco. It had the most beautiful, colorful medina out of everywhere we went! See the post below for more things to do in Essaouira.
See this post: Best Things To Do In Essaouira Morocco
Where to Stay: Riad Perle D’Eau
Day 5 – Marrakesh
Have a relaxing breakfast on your rooftop terrace overlooking the ocean in Essaouira, then take the Supratours bus back to Marrakesh. Check into your hotel. Enjoy your riad for the afternoon. See the post below for the most amazing place to stay in Marrakesh.
See this post: Where to Stay in Marrakesh — The Royal Mansour
Where to Stay: Royal Mansour
Day 6 – Marrakesh
Full day to explore Marrakesh. See the post below for all the best things to do and see in Marrakesh.
See this post: Best Things To Do in Marrakesh Morocco
Where to Stay: Royal Mansour
Day 7 – Dades Valley
Today you will start your journey to the Sahara Desert!! Along the way you’ll see medieval castles, an ancient Moroccan village (and UNESCO World Heritage Site), a Hollywood film studio in the middle of the desert (where many famous movies have been filmed) and more! We booked a private tour with Top Desert who picked us up at our hotel in Marrakesh. This is hands down one of the best things to do in Morocco!!
See this post: Morocco Sahara Desert Tour — Sahara Desert Luxury Camp
Where to Stay: Hotel Xaluca Dades
Day 8 – The Sahara Desert
Enjoy a sunset camel ride into the Sahara Desert, luxury camping under the stars, walking barefoot through the tall, steep dunes with the sand from the Sahara Desert between your toes… This was one of our favorite things to do in Morocco!!
See this post: Morocco Sahara Desert Tour — Sahara Desert Luxury Camp
Where to Stay: Top Desert Luxury Camp
Day 9 – Travel to Fes
After breakfast at our luxury camp in the Sahara Desert, we started our journey to Fes. See the post below for what all you’ll get to see and do along the way. Our driver from Top Desert dropped us off at our hotel in Fes around 6 PM.
See this post: Morocco Sahara Desert Tour — Sahara Desert Luxury Camp
Where to Stay: Riad Myra
Day 10 – Fes
Full day to explore Fes, Morocco! See the post below for 10 things to do in Fes. The tanneries in Fes are one of the most popular things to do in Morocco.
See this post: Top 10 Things To Do In Fes Morocco
Where to Stay: Riad Myra
Day 11 – Volubilis / Meknes
Take a day trip to the ancient Roman city at Volubilis. See the post below for more details.
See this post: Top 10 Things To Do In Fes Morocco
Where to Stay: Riad Myra
Day 12 – Chefchaouen
Have breakfast at your riad in Fes, then take the CTM bus to Chefchaouen. Visiting Chefchaouen has recently become one of the most popular things to do in Morocco.
See this post: Chefchaouen — The Blue City Of Morocco
Where to Stay: Riad Rifandalus
Day 13 – Chefchaouen
Full day to explore this beautiful blue city! Be sure to hike to the Spanish Mosque for sunset.
See this post: Chefchaouen — The Blue City Of Morocco
Where to Stay: Riad Rifandalus
Day 14 – Asilah
After breakfast in Chefchaouen, travel to the artsy, seaside town of Asilah. See the post below for the best way to get to Asilah.
See this post: Best Things To Do in Asilah Morocco
Where to Stay: Christina’s House
Day 15 – Rabat
After a relaxing morning in Asilah, take the train to Rabat. Have lunch at Yamal Al Sham, then spend a relaxing afternoon in Rabat. Maybe book a traditional hammam treatment!
See this post: Best Things To Do In Rabat Morocco
Where to Stay: Airbnb
Day 16 – Rabat
Full day to explore Rabat. See the post below for the best things to see and do in Rabat.
See this post: Best Things To Do In Rabat Morocco
Where to Stay: Airbnb
Day 17 – Casablanca
Take the train from Rabat to Casablanca. In the afternoon visit the Hassan II Mosque. The Hassan II Mosque is one of the most popular things to do in Morocco. See the post below for more things to see and do in Casablanca!
See this post: 5 Things To Do In Casablanca (Besides Visit The Hassan II Mosque)
Where to Stay: Grand Mogador City Center
Day 18 – Depart Morocco
Short on time? Edit This Itinerary!
If you want shorten this itinerary a bit, here’s what we loved and what we could have skipped:
Favorite Places in Morocco:
- Essaouira — my favorite medina out of everywhere we went.
- Sahara Desert — a dream come true!!
- Chefchaouen — super cute, picturesque village in the mountains.
If you’re short on time, skip these:
- Volubilis / Meknes — I love ancient Roman cities, but if you’re short on time, I’m not sure it’s worth a whole day. You’ll only spend an hour there. I was not impressed with Meknes.
- Asilah — Cute, but small and a bit out of the way for this itinerary.
- Rabat — or maybe only spend 1 day here.
- Casablanca — if you’re not flying in or out of Casablanca, don’t go out of your way to visit, unless you really want to see the mosque.
Things to Know Before You Go
Is Morocco Safe?
I went to Morocco with my friend and fellow travel blogger, Heather from Trimm Travels. As two girls traveling alone, this question was very important to us. After having spent 2 weeks traveling all over Morocco, my answer is yes. I always felt safe everywhere we went. There were even a couple days when I went out exploring by myself — I wasn’t worried about being alone in the city as a woman.
There was another time when I got us off the beaten path, in a non-touristy area, and I wasn’t quite sure where we were. To be honest I was a bit worried. But several people made a point to say, “Hello. You are welcome here.” It was a really encouraging moment for me. As a white, blonde haired, blue eyed tourist, I stuck out like a sore thumb, and I was wandering around looking a bit lost in their private neighborhood. I hope that we make muslims feel as welcome here as they made me feel in their country.
Everyone was really friendly. Everyone wanted to talk to us. They would all ask the same things: “Hello, where are you from? First time to Morocco? You are welcome here. Are you happy?” We couldn’t stop to talk to everyone, but I did try to acknowledge everyone who spoke to us with a nod, smile, or hello, but always kept walking.
Scams to Avoid
Of course, just like in every single other country I’ve visited, there are some things you need to look out for. For the most part, if anyone offers to carry your luggage (even your taxi driver), show you how to get somewhere, take you on a tour, or show you around the city, they will expect a tip, even if they say upfront you won’t have to pay. Just say “no thank you” and keep moving. And don’t let anyone take you to the leather tanneries.
How to Dress in Morocco:
For the most part, especially in the bigger cities, you can dress as you would anywhere else. However, all of the local women will be literally covered from their heads, to their wrists, to their necks, to their ankles. And sometimes their face will be covered too. So if you don’t want to draw too much attention to yourself, you may want to err on the more modest side.
We actually bought traditional caftans to wear in Morocco to cover up and avoid drawing extra attention to ourselves, but it actually had the opposite effect! Men, women, tourists, everyone would stop us on the street and compliment our dresses and wanted to know where we bought them! Everyone commented that they were very traditional Moroccan. No one ever commented our western clothes, lol!
Where to Buy Modest Dresses to Wear in Morocco
If you’re looking for modest dresses to wear in Morocco, just search on Amazon.com for “drawstring caftan” and lots of styles will come up. The caftans are huge (they’re meant to hide your figure) so you definitely want one with a drawstring waist. Here’s a link to an exact dress I bought. They were super lightweight and comfortable, perfect for those HOT summer days!! It was in the 90s while we were there. If you’re more into pants, check out the haram pants.
One thing to note, you may want to wear a sports bra with the caftans. The neck was a bit wide, so the sleeve would often slip off my shoulder. I felt more comfortable showing the strap of a sports bra (looked more like a tank top) than a bra strap.
More Tips for Morocco
Don’t drink the water. Don’t even brush your teeth with the water. Use bottled water and always drink bottled water. Don’t even rinse your toothbrush from the sink!
Always ask the price of a taxi before getting in and always negotiate the price. Never accept the first offer. Ask your hotel or riad for an idea of how much the taxi should cost.
Always have cash with you. A few places take credit cards, but it’s better to have cash with you just in case. You can get cash out of ATMs in Morocco, there are many locations.
Always carry toilet paper with you and a few coins to use the bathroom. Almost every single bathroom in Morocco you have to pay to use, sometimes even in restaurants.
Cell Service in Morocco
We stayed connected all over Morocco (even in the Sahara Desert!) with the Roaming Man portable WiFi hotspot. With Roaming Man you get:
- Fast 4G Speed Internet
- Connect up to 5 devices (laptop, multiple phones, tablet, etc)
- Unlimited Internet
- Long battery life (the battery lasted all day every day in Morocco, and you can even use Roaming Man to charge your phone)
- Coverage in 136 countries and regions around the world
With Roaming Man there’s no need to get a local SIM card when you land in another country!
Check out the Roaming Man website for all the details.
Did I miss anything in Morocco? What are your favorite things to do in Morocco? Where’s your favorite place in Morocco? What’s on your Morocco bucket list?
Love your site.
Arriving in Casablanca 7th January and leaving from fez on 15th…. Can you recommend places/timing please
Hi, you have captured the whole country with detail very nicely. Just one question, is it feasible to do the whole above mentioned trip with a 4 year old? Especially the dessert experience??
Hi Nish! All children are different and you know your child better than I do, but I would not recommend going in the summer because it is very hot and there is no air conditioning in the tents. Hope this helps! :)
Hello Amanda!
I follow your blog constantly– every tip is amazing and I am so grateful to have it!! We are also very enthusiastic travelers and we’re planning a trip to Morocco.
I was wondering in what time of the summer you went either June, July, or August? What were the highest temperatures? We have heard that it gets very hot and we would love to hear your opinion before we make a decision.
Thank you greatly,
Lili
Hi Lili! We went at the end of June. The highest temperatures were in the Sahara Desert, I think they were in the 90s. Everywhere else was fine! Have a great trip!
This is the best comprehensive Morocco itinerary I’ve seen!! You really went to all the best places in Morocco.
Hey, I was wondering if you guys think getting the rabies vaccinations are necessary before heading to Morocco? I’m planning on heading in August, flights are booked, so just trying to figure out if the vaccines are a tad overkill or necessary! Thanks!
I didn’t get any vaccines before going to Morocco. I think I had the rabies vaccine as a kid though?? Have a great trip!
Hi Amanda,
Thanks so much for sharing this itinerary. It’s wonderful. How was the heat? I’m thinking of traveling the last two weeks of July but am worried the heat might ruin the experience.
Hi Ashleigh! Thank you so much for your sweet comment. I was there the last 2 weeks of June. It was in the 90s. I think it’s even hotter in July. I’m usually very good with heat and I don’t mind hot weather. I’m from a warm state (Alabama) and I do much better in heat than cold!!
The only time I remember it being unbearable was on the Sahara Desert tour. The first day of the tour I was recovering from food poisoning. I really wanted to visit Aït Benhaddou, but it would’ve been about a 30-40 minute walk in 90+ degree heat. I just couldn’t do it because of the heat. That’s the only thing I really feel like I “missed out on” because of the heat. I also mostly wore modest dresses (covered shoulders, elbows, neck, and down to ankles) but that first day of the Sahara Desert tour I had to change into a short, sleeveless sun dress.
However, if you’re interested to do the Sahara Desert tour, some are not open during July/August…
The cities were hot, but better. Especially the coastal cities, like Essaouira. They’re much cooler!
Hope this helps!!
Hi Amanda,
Great itinerary. Are you able to share how much the cost is to do something similar to yours?
Can you tell me where you flew in and out of in Morocco? From everything I’m reading, it sounds like people rarely fly in and out of the same city. Would that be difficult to do on a similar itinerary to yours? Thanks in advance!
We flew into Marrakesh and flew out of Casablanca. Hope this helps! :)
I would love to holiday all those medinas! We like visiting native bazaars and see how people line of work in diverse countries.
Hi there! I really find your itinerary very interesting. We are looking to travel to Morocco towards the middle to the end of April. We will be taking our son who will be 20 months old at the time. Do you think it is still doable? Should we rent a car to transport from place to place instead of public transportation? Thank you
Hi Allana! Yes, I think it would be very easy to drive in Morocco (the roads are very well marked and in good condition) and probably much more convenient than using public transport! Have so much fun!
What time of year did you travel?
The last 2 weeks of June 2018!
Are these pictures of paradise? I fell in love with every frame and every word from the article! Very interesting written! Thank you for sharing such vivid impressions with us!