Ornate courtyard with zellige tilework in a Moroccan riad Jemaa el-Fnaa square in Marrakech at sunset Ornate courtyard with zellige tilework and carved stucco at Bahia Palace Marrakech Fes medina with ancient tanneries and colorful dye vats

Best 10 Days in Morocco — from Fes

Fes → Marrakech → Chefchaouen

10 days · 3 cities · 18 activities · route optimized by distance

A mix of art & culture, history, and walking tours. Mostly low-effort and walkable, with a mix of self-guided and guided activities. Includes 8 must-see landmarks across Fes and Marrakech and Chefchaouen.

Highlights: Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, Fes el-Bali Medina Walk, Bahia Palace, Blue Medina Walking Tour, Chouara Tannery Viewpoint

Arriving Wed, Jul 1 Change

This variant starts in Fes instead of the default, with the route re-optimized from that entry point.

Your Route — ordered to minimize backtracking

18+ activities scored and ranked · route optimized across 3 cities

Where you'll stay
Hotel in Fes · From $55/night +2 more
See lodging →
Trip cost
~$727 total · $73/day
See budget →
Top picks
Fes el-Bali Medina Walk, Chouara Tannery Viewpoint, Bou Inania Madrasa
See itinerary →

Day-by-Day Schedule — heavy and light days alternate so you don’t burn out

Fes

Fes 10 stops · Open in Google Maps ↗
Day 1 Wed, Jul 1 Full Fes View on map
Morning
Fes el-Bali Medina Walk$~4 hrs

Lose yourself in the world's largest car-free urban area, a medieval labyrinth of 9,000 alleys

Best Oct-Apr; summer heat can exceed 40C, mornings cooler for walking 📍 Map
Afternoon
Chouara Tannery Viewpoint$~1h 30m

Look down on the medieval tannery's honeycomb of colorful dye vats from a leather shop terrace

$3 Verified Mar 2026 Best morning light for photos; smell stronger in summer heat 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Fes

Fes el-Bali Medina / Ville Nouvelle

wifibreakfastair-conditioning24-hour front desk
Travelers book: Riad Fes Maya $80-140/nightDar Seffarine $50-90/nightFunky Fes Hostel $15-35/night
Book Hotel in Fes from $55/night Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you
Day 2 Thu, Jul 2 Moderate Fes View on map
Morning
Bou Inania Madrasa$~1h 30m

Admire the finest Marinid-era architecture with its water clock and carved marble courtyard

$2 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round; open daily 9am-7pm 📍 Map
Afternoon
Fes Pottery & Ceramics Workshop$~2h 30m

Visit a hillside pottery cooperative and try painting traditional blue-and-white Fassi ceramics

$10 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Fes

Fes el-Bali Medina / Ville Nouvelle

wifibreakfastair-conditioning24-hour front desk
Travelers book: Riad Fes Maya $80-140/nightDar Seffarine $50-90/nightFunky Fes Hostel $15-35/night
Book Hotel in Fes from $55/night Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you
Day 3 Fri, Jul 3 Moderate Fes View on map
Morning
Royal Palace Gates (Dar el-Makhzen)$~1 hr

Photograph the ornate golden brass doors and zellige tilework of the king's Fes residence

Year-round; best light in morning for photography 📍 Map
Afternoon
Traditional Fassi Feast$$~2h 30m

Dine on an elaborate multi-course Fassi meal with pastilla and lamb tagine in a restored palace

$40 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round indoor dining 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Fes

Fes el-Bali Medina / Ville Nouvelle

wifibreakfastair-conditioning24-hour front desk
Travelers book: Riad Fes Maya $80-140/nightDar Seffarine $50-90/nightFunky Fes Hostel $15-35/night
Book Hotel in Fes from $55/night Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you
Day 4 Sat, Jul 4 Moderate Fes View on map
Morning
Fes Medina Street Food Tour$$~3 hrs

Taste harira soup, sfenj doughnuts, and grilled kefta through the old medina's food stalls

$40 Verified Mar 2026 Best Oct-Apr; mornings ideal for freshest food 📍 Map
Afternoon
Merenid Tombs Sunset Viewpoint$~1h 30m

Watch the sun set over the entire Fes medina from the hilltop ruins above the city

Best at sunset year-round; take a taxi up for safety 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Fes

Fes el-Bali Medina / Ville Nouvelle

wifibreakfastair-conditioning24-hour front desk
Travelers book: Riad Fes Maya $80-140/nightDar Seffarine $50-90/nightFunky Fes Hostel $15-35/night
Book Hotel in Fes from $55/night Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you
Day 5 Sun, Jul 5 Moderate Fes View on map
Morning
Fez Jewish Mellah & Ibn Danan Synagogue$~2 hrs

The world's first mellah (1438) — Fez's walled Jewish quarter with a beautifully restored 17th-century synagogue (2h)

Best Oct-Apr; summer heat can be intense in the mellah's narrow streets 📍 Map
Afternoon Tiled domed interior of a traditional Moroccan hammam with steam and candlelight
Fes Medina Hammam Experience$$~2 hrs

Unwind in a centuries-old Fes medina hammam with steam rooms, black soap scrub, and argan oil rinse

$40 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round indoor 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Fes

Fes el-Bali Medina / Ville Nouvelle

wifibreakfastair-conditioning24-hour front desk
Travelers book: Riad Fes Maya $80-140/nightDar Seffarine $50-90/nightFunky Fes Hostel $15-35/night
Book Hotel in Fes from $55/night Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you
Fes → Marrakech
7h ~$25 ONCF train from Fes to Marrakech through Casablanca and Meknes (7h)

Marrakech

Marrakech 7 stops · Open in Google Maps ↗
Day 6 Mon, Jul 6 Full Marrakech View on map
Morning Bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square at dusk with food stalls and crowds in Marrakech
Jemaa el-Fnaa Square$~3 hrs

Immerse yourself in the world's most famous open-air market, street food, and live performances

Best Oct-Apr; summer heat can exceed 40C, visit evenings in Jul-Aug 📍 Map
Afternoon Ornate courtyard with zellige tilework and carved stucco at Bahia Palace Marrakech
Bahia Palace$~2 hrs

Explore a masterpiece of Moroccan-Islamic architecture with stunning zellige tilework and gardens

$7 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round; mornings best to avoid crowds 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Marrakech

Medina / Gueliz / Hivernage

wifibreakfastair-conditioning24-hour front desk
Travelers book: Riad Kniza $100-180/nightRiad Yasmine $60-110/nightHostel Waka Waka $20-40/night
Book Hotel in Marrakech from $65/night Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you
Day 7 Tue, Jul 7 Moderate Marrakech View on map
Morning Cobalt blue Majorelle Garden studio surrounded by tropical plants and cacti
Majorelle Garden & YSL Museum$$~2h 30m

Wander through cobalt-blue botanical gardens and the Yves Saint Laurent fashion museum

$20 Verified Mar 2026 Best Oct-Apr; gardens beautiful year-round, book tickets online in advance 📍 Map
Afternoon
Koutoubia Mosque Exterior Walk$~1 hr

Admire Marrakech's iconic 12th-century minaret and stroll through the surrounding gardens

Year-round; exterior and gardens open to all 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Marrakech

Medina / Gueliz / Hivernage

wifibreakfastair-conditioning24-hour front desk
Travelers book: Riad Kniza $100-180/nightRiad Yasmine $60-110/nightHostel Waka Waka $20-40/night
Book Hotel in Marrakech from $65/night Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you
Day 8 Wed, Jul 8 Moderate Marrakech View on map
Morning
Marrakech Medina Souk Walking Tour$$~3 hrs

Navigate the labyrinthine souks from spice markets to leather workshops with a local guide

$25 Verified Mar 2026 Best Oct-Apr; mornings less crowded, souks closed Fridays at noon 📍 Map
Afternoon
Ben Youssef Madrasa$~1h 30m

Step inside North Africa's largest medieval Islamic college with exquisite carved stucco walls

$5 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round; open daily 9am-7pm 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Marrakech

Medina / Gueliz / Hivernage

wifibreakfastair-conditioning24-hour front desk
Travelers book: Riad Kniza $100-180/nightRiad Yasmine $60-110/nightHostel Waka Waka $20-40/night
Book Hotel in Marrakech from $65/night Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you

Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen 2 stops · Open in Google Maps ↗
Day 9 Thu, Jul 9 Full Chefchaouen View on map
Morning Blue-washed alleyway with flower pots in Chefchaouen medina
Blue Medina Walking Tour$~3 hrs

Wander through the world-famous blue-washed streets and flower-lined alleys of Chefchaouen's medina

Best spring (Mar-May) and fall (Sep-Nov); pleasant mountain climate year-round 📍 Map
Afternoon Mountain waterfall and rocky stream near Chefchaouen with Rif Mountains backdrop
Ras El Maa Waterfall & Rif Mountain Views$~1h 30m

Follow the river to a cascading mountain waterfall where locals wash wool and children swim

Best spring and fall; water flow higher in spring after snowmelt 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Chefchaouen

Blue Medina / Place Outa el Hammam

wifibreakfastair-conditioning24-hour front desk
Travelers book: Lina Ryad & Spa $60-100/nightCasa Perleta $35-65/nightHostel Chaouen $12-25/night
Book Hotel in Chefchaouen from $40/night Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you
Day 10 Fri, Jul 10 Chefchaouen
Checkout & Depart

Check out of your hotel, grab a final breakfast, and head to the airport. Safe travels from Chefchaouen!

Where You’ll Stay

Estimated total: $408–$612

Trip Budget Estimate

$727 estimated total per person
$73 per day
Lodging $510
Activities $192
Transport $25

Estimates based on listed activity prices and hotel rates. Actual costs vary by season, availability, and personal spending.

Typical range for Morocco

$400 – $3,500 per person for 10 days

Budget: $40/day — Hostels, street food, shared transport Mid-range: $120/day — Riads, restaurants, private drivers Luxury: $350/day — Luxury riads, desert glamping, private guides

Similar Destinations

Similar vibes, fewer crowds — destinations our algorithm rates as close matches to Morocco.

🧳 Practical Info for Morocco

📄 Visa
Visa-free for US, EU, UK, CA, AU citizens for up to 90 days.
💵 Tipping
10–15% at restaurants. Tip guides, drivers, and riad staff. Small coins for hammam attendants.
💱 Currency
Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Cash is king — ATMs widely available but many vendors and souks are cash-only.
🔌 Power
220V, Type C/E plugs. US travelers need an adapter and possibly a voltage converter.
📶 Connectivity
SIM cards at airports and shops (Maroc Telecom, Orange, Inwi). Good coverage in cities; desert areas may have gaps.
🚨 Emergency
19 (police), 15 (ambulance), 150 (fire)

🚗 Getting Around Morocco

🚗 Car

Hire a driver or rent a car for day trips from Marrakech and Fes. Roads between major cities are good.

🚄 Rail

ONCF trains connect Casablanca, Marrakech, Fes, and Tangier. Al Boraq high-speed runs Tangier to Casablanca (2h).

🚌 Bus

CTM and Supratours buses reach towns trains don't. Comfortable and affordable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morocco safe for tourists?

Generally safe for tourists. Marrakech, Fez, and Chefchaouen are well-traveled. Be aware of persistent touts in medinas. Women should dress modestly outside resort areas.

What is the best time to visit Morocco?

March-May and September-November for comfortable temperatures. Summer is extremely hot in Marrakech and the desert. Winter is mild on the coast.

How much does a week in Morocco cost?

Budget: $40-70/day. Mid-range: $100-200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. Riads offer incredible value — beautiful guesthouses from $30-80/night.

Explore Similar Trips