How many days do you need?
- Most travelers spend 5-6 days in Fes, Casablanca, and Chefchaouen combined
- Visiting Fes, Casablanca, and Chefchaouen in 4 days is possible, but will feel rushed
- With 7 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Marrakech and Rabat
How Many Days Should You Spend in Morocco?
Recommended Itineraries for Fes, Casablanca, and Chefchaouen
Recommended Itinerary for 5 Days
Day | Highlights | Overnight |
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Day 1 | Arrive in Casablanca & Transfer to Chefchaouen via Rabat | Chefchaouen |
Day 2 | L: Chefchaouen to Fes - Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, and Meknes | Fes |
Day 3 | L: Fes - Exploring the Imperial City, Medieval Medina & Hammam | Fes |
Day 4 | Fes to Casablanca: Rabat and Salé | Casablanca |
Day 5 | Depart from Casablanca |
Take a luxurious round trip around northern Morocco, where you'll dive into bustling marketplaces, unwind in finely-appointed riads, and discover the magic of the kingdom's Imperial Cities. This trip plan is a great option if it's your first visit to Morocco or if you're interested in combining time here with another destination. You'll travel through time with visits to ancient ruins, medieval relics, and contemporary hot spots. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 6 Days
Day | Highlights | Overnight |
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Day 1 | Afternoon Arrival in Casablanca & Hassan II Mosque | Casablanca |
Day 2 | L: Casablanca to Chefchaouen - A City Awash in Blue | Chefchaouen |
Day 3 | L: Chefchaouen to Fes - Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, and Meknes | Fes |
Day 4 | L: Fes - Exploring the Imperial City, Medieval Medina & Hammam | Fes |
Day 5 | Fes to Casablanca: Rabat and Salé | Casablanca |
Day 6 | Depart from Casablanca |
Embark on a luxurious, whirlwind journey around Morocco's captivating north. Thanks to a private driver and expert guides, you can optimize your time without feeling rushed. You'll discover Imperial Cities, ancient ruins, and landmarks dedicated to empires past. Relax in swanky accommodations, including luxury riads, and get pampered in a beautiful traditional hammam in Fes. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
7-Day Itinerary Including Marrakech
Day | Highlights | Overnight |
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Day 1 | Tanger to Chefchaouen | Chefchaouen |
Day 2 | Transfer to Fes - Detour to Volubilis and Meknes | Fes |
Day 3 | Fes Imperial City - Medieval Medina | Fes |
Day 4 | Fes to Casablanca via Rabat | Casablanca |
Day 5 | Casablanca to Marrakech | Marrakech |
Day 6 | Arrive in Marrakesh - Explore the Red City | Marrakech |
Day 7 | Explore Marrakech - Departure |
Featuring an exciting mix of culture and history, this complete 7-day itinerary covers highlights of Morocco's historic Imperial cities, Meknes, Fes, Rabat, and Marrakech 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 Marrakech. Morocco's exceptional architecture, ornate artisanship, delicious food, and bustling souks are sure to leave you charmed. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Marrakech, Merzouga, and Ouarzazate
Day | Highlights | Overnight |
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Day 1 | Tanger to Chefchaouen | Chefchaouen |
Day 2 | Transfer to Fes - Detour to Volubilis and Meknes | Fes |
Days 3-4 | Fes Imperial City - Medieval Medina | Fes |
Day 5 | Drive to Erfoud - Sunset Camel Ride | Merzouga |
Day 6 | Erg Shibi & Dades Valley - Drive to Ouarzazate | Ouarzazate |
Day 7 | Aït Benhaddou - Drive to Marrakech | Marrakech |
Day 8 | Arrive in Marrakesh - Explore the Red City | Marrakech |
Day 9 | Morning in Marrakech, Afternoon in Casablanca | Casablanca |
Day 10 | Departure from Casablanca |
This 10-day itinerary combines culture, history, and adventure. Begin in northern Morocco in Tangier and Chefchaouen before working your way south to Fes, through the desert, and over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Finish in the commercial capital of Casablanca with a trip to the breathtaking Hassan II Mosque. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Marrakech and Rabat
Day | Highlights | Overnight |
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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 | Marrakech |
Days 8-9 | Arrive in Marrakesh - Explore the Red City | Marrakech |
Day 10 | Marrakech to Casablanca & Departure |
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 Marrakech. Take a cooking class, visit local artisan workshops, and relax in a hammam. Read more
How to travel between Fes, Casablanca, and Chefchaouen
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 Fes to Casablanca
Those looking to get from Fes to the coastal city of Casablanca have several options for making the 182-mile (294 km) trip between cities. The most convenient option is to take a direct, hour-long flight. Going overland by private transfer takes at least three hours, but you may want to make a day-long road trip out of it in order to make the most of Meknes and Rabat. There is also a direct train that leaves hourly from Fes. Read more