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3 itinerary ideas for morocco
The Mystical Beauty
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Why Morocco?
If you're looking forward to having a pleasant experience in the serene landscape of the sand dunes of northern Africa and enjoying exquisite cuisines, then you need to start packing for a trip to Morocco. With the rich culture of this magical country, you will have lots of things to do in Morocco at affordable prices and a surprisingly short trip.
Best time for a Morocco Trip
The best time to visit Morocco would be between the months of March and May. And as Morocco is known for its nice weather, planning your trip at the right time would ease your travel experience as well.
If you're looking forward to having a pleasant experience in the serene landscape of the sand dunes of northern Africa and enjoying exquisite cuisines, then you need to start packing for a trip to Morocco. With the rich culture of this magical country, you will have lots of things to do in Morocco at affordable prices and a surprisingly short trip.
Best time for a Morocco Trip
The best time to visit Morocco would be between the months of March and May. And as Morocco is known for its nice weather, planning your trip at the right time would ease your travel experience as well.
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Itinerary Idea 1
Morocco in 5 days
Morocco in 5 days
If you're looking for an efficient way to see the best of Morocco, then visit the red city of Marrakech, explore the dunes of the Sahara desert and take in the breathtaking views of the High Atlas Mountains. Marrakech, the fourth largest city in Morocco, is known for its enchanting opera displayed on its streets. The streets are busy throughout the day because there are many things to do in Morocco. They can seem quite daunting but are beautifully-designed. You will be awestruck by the range of local dishes on the streets of Marrakech. You must try some.
Day 1: Explore the Sahara
Explore the dunes of the Sahara Desert, one of the best places in Morocco to visit. Walk on the fine sand and witness the blue skies and sunshine during the day and snow by dawn when the temperature drops! The only way to move in the desert is by taking a good long ride on the camels. Well, it's going to be slow and bumpy but totally worth it! You get to explore the wilderness and indulge in some activities during the day and in the evening you will have musical performances by the locals. Best of all, you get to camp in the Sahara. Pretty cool, right! Your adventure takes place in one of several tents lined up on all sides with beds and is catered with delicious Moroccan fare. You get to experience the different side of Morocco.
Explore the dunes of the Sahara Desert, one of the best places in Morocco to visit. Walk on the fine sand and witness the blue skies and sunshine during the day and snow by dawn when the temperature drops! The only way to move in the desert is by taking a good long ride on the camels. Well, it's going to be slow and bumpy but totally worth it! You get to explore the wilderness and indulge in some activities during the day and in the evening you will have musical performances by the locals. Best of all, you get to camp in the Sahara. Pretty cool, right! Your adventure takes place in one of several tents lined up on all sides with beds and is catered with delicious Moroccan fare. You get to experience the different side of Morocco.
Day 2: Bahia Palace
One of the most interesting things to do in Morocco is visit the Bahia Palace and shop in the souks . As the name suggests, it is, indeed, a brilliant palace surrounded by magnificently-designed gardens. Bahia, which means brilliant, is another excellent example ancient Moroccan architecture. Souks are basically the small, crowded marketplace where you can get just about everything — antiques, accessories, home essentials, Moroccan-style clothing — at affordable prices. This stop is bound to keep you hyped about the Morocco trip!
One of the most interesting things to do in Morocco is visit the Bahia Palace and shop in the souks . As the name suggests, it is, indeed, a brilliant palace surrounded by magnificently-designed gardens. Bahia, which means brilliant, is another excellent example ancient Moroccan architecture. Souks are basically the small, crowded marketplace where you can get just about everything — antiques, accessories, home essentials, Moroccan-style clothing — at affordable prices. This stop is bound to keep you hyped about the Morocco trip!
Day 3: Mosques in Morocco
Ben Youssef and the Koutoubia Mosque are the largest and oldest mosques of Morocco. They were built in the 16th and 19th centuries, respectively. They are not overly ornate and are spread across a huge piece of land. They are definitely great works of architecture and craftsmanship and should be toured.
Ben Youssef and the Koutoubia Mosque are the largest and oldest mosques of Morocco. They were built in the 16th and 19th centuries, respectively. They are not overly ornate and are spread across a huge piece of land. They are definitely great works of architecture and craftsmanship and should be toured.
Day 4: Unmissable in your Morocco trip
The High Atlas Mountains are definitely not to be missed! It's a pleasure to hike in the ranges that are dotted with majestic plateaus. Get a glimpse of Toubkal, the highest peak.
The High Atlas Mountains are definitely not to be missed! It's a pleasure to hike in the ranges that are dotted with majestic plateaus. Get a glimpse of Toubkal, the highest peak.
Day 5: Film location
Around the world, Game of Thrones was one of the most popular shows in the last decade. Whether you're a Game of Thrones fan or not, you should visit Ouarzazate. It's one of the home of the largest film studios in the world and where a lot of the fantasy series was shot. It's also the place where epic movies like Star Wars, Prison Break and The Mummy were filmed. Every film buff should have this location on their bucket list. It is one of the most interesting places to visit in Morocco.
Around the world, Game of Thrones was one of the most popular shows in the last decade. Whether you're a Game of Thrones fan or not, you should visit Ouarzazate. It's one of the home of the largest film studios in the world and where a lot of the fantasy series was shot. It's also the place where epic movies like Star Wars, Prison Break and The Mummy were filmed. Every film buff should have this location on their bucket list. It is one of the most interesting places to visit in Morocco.
AccomodationRiad is one of the most highly-recommended places to stay while exploring Marrakech. A riad is a type of accommodation that has several stories and courtyard.
TransportationMorocco is easily reachable. Although Marrakech has a good airport, the bus is the preferred way to travel across the Sahara Desert, the High Atlas Mountains and the rest of Morocco. Hiring a cab is very affordable!
Itinerary Idea 2
Morocco in 7 days
Morocco in 7 days
If you extend your trip to Morocco another two days, then you must explore the city of Casablanca, a city known for its rich culture and one of the best places to visit in Morocco. It is absolutely one of the most intriguing places to visit in Morocco. You can begin your trip with a stop on the Boulevard de la Corniche. This strip is buzzing with restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shops. In addition to this, consider visiting:
- Hassan II Mosque - the tallest minaret in the world.This holy site is known for its rich and enchanting architecture.
- Meknes - this UNESCO World Heritage site holds some impressive ruins.
- Fes el Bali - One of the oldest cities known and the old ways of transportation, design and business are active today. Bou Inania Madrasa and the Al-Attarine Madrasa have amazing design
- Arab League Park - Make a stop and stroll through the palm trees and fountains to end your trip in a relaxing way.
Itinerary Idea 3
Morocco in 10 days
Morocco in 10 days
If you're planning for a Morocco trip for 10 days, then you have a few more stops to make to explore the beauty of the mystical country. There are a wide array of things to do in Morocco. You can start by visiting Rabat, one of Morocco's imperial cities and one of the best places to visit in Morocco, right after you've visited the Hassan II Mosque. You can then walk through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, which is also known as the Blue City.
You can then visit the city of Meknes, the Fes el Bali and spend some more time in the vast dunes of Sahara. Even though there are so many things to do in Morocco, the rest of your time is pretty much that same as the 5- and 7-day itineraries. Because there are so many things to do in Morocco, you can end your Morocco trip in Marrakech shopping and sightseeing.
Things to know before planning a Morocco trip:
It's always important to keep in mind expenses before you plan a trip. A well- planned trip with reasonable expenses is the best way to travel. When it comes to traveling to another country make sure to be aware of the local currency's equivalency to yours, so you can correctly calculate your budget for a trip.
With so many things to do in Morocco, it may be difficult to figure out how to start your trip to Morocco. For this reasons, these itineraries for a trip to Morocco will come in handy when you're trying to create a budget for your trip to Morocco. For more details, explore the Morocco trip itinerary on the joinmytrip website for a delightful experience!
It's always important to keep in mind expenses before you plan a trip. A well- planned trip with reasonable expenses is the best way to travel. When it comes to traveling to another country make sure to be aware of the local currency's equivalency to yours, so you can correctly calculate your budget for a trip.
- Taxis cost about 7 MAD per kilometer. (The currency of Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham or MAD.)
- Buses are everywhere and affordable. Supratour and CTM are some of the recommended services.
- Two-star accommodation in Morocco can cost between 50 to 70MAD a night.
- Water is important. You will want it with most of the time, especially in the Sahara. A 1-liter bottle of water costs about 3MAD.
- The cuisine in Morocco is exquisite. A luxury meal can cost 200 to 250MAD. You'll pay 70 to 150MAD for more modest dining.
With so many things to do in Morocco, it may be difficult to figure out how to start your trip to Morocco. For this reasons, these itineraries for a trip to Morocco will come in handy when you're trying to create a budget for your trip to Morocco. For more details, explore the Morocco trip itinerary on the joinmytrip website for a delightful experience!
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