Vibrant Marrakech
The cosmopolitan city of Marrakech provides a taste of the exotic, only a short flight away.
For a first time holiday to Morocco, this itinerary offers a varied trip covering three completely different landscapes.
Fitting nicely into a week or 10-day visit, combine the buzz of Marrakech with its atmospheric souq and authentic local restaurants, with the peace and tranquillity of the High Atlas mountains and the pretty Atlantic coastal town of Essaouira. Visit these three destinations in any order you wish to get absolutely the right balance for a perfect holiday.
The cosmopolitan city of Marrakech provides a taste of the exotic, only a short flight away.
Feast on fresh fish on the seafront, below the white washed ramparts of this pretty port town.
Stay in a magnificent mountain Kasbah, visit local markets and traditional berber villages.
Shop for spices, leather, ceramics and clothes amidst the colourful alleyways of the souqs.
Day 1-2
Marrakech
Day 3
Marrakech - Essaouira
Day 4-5
Essaouira
Day 7
Essaouira - Atlas Mountains
Day 8-9
Atlas Mountains
Day 10
Marrakech
Day 1-2
Marrakech
Spend two days exploring the gardens, markets and Moorish architecture of Marrakech.
Day 3
Marrakech - Essaouira
Transfer or self drive to the coastal city of Essaouria, a journey of approximately three hours.
Day 4-5
Essaouira
Spend two days relaxing and exploring the walled town and windswept beaches of bohemian Essaouira.
Day 7
Essaouira - Atlas Mountains
Transfer or self drive to the Atlas Mountains, a journey of around four hours.
Day 8-9
Atlas Mountains
Explore remote Berber villages and the spectacular mountain scenery of the Atlas.
Day 10
Marrakech
Return to Marrakech for onward travel.
Colourful, cosmopolitan Marrakech is one of the most evocative places in the world. Venture deep into the souq to find traditional crafts, relax on the rooftop terrace of your riad, with views across the city, or explore the beautiful Majorelle Gardens, owned by Yves Saint Laurent.
Essaouira is a delightful Mediterranean-style fishing port with a wide sandy bay of crashing Atlantic waves and an intriguing network of dusty whitewashed houses. Bohemian and slow paced, the charming town boasts many budding artists and is also renowned for its red cedar and lemonwood cabinet making and the famous Argan oil, produced from olives endemic to this region. The beach which, although perhaps a little too windy to sunbathe on, offers miles of unbeatable walking and great swimming – the windsurfing championships are hosted here each year.
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January is Morocco’s coldest month, yet you can still experience sunny days in certain regions of the country with milder temperatures, ideal for sightseeing and outside Morocco’s peak travel season. It should still be noted that temperatures can dramatically change from day to night.
At the end of the extreme winter months, February will see temperatures slowly rising during the day but be prepared for a dramatic change in temperatures as once the sunsets, evenings are much colder.
Travelling from March through to May is one of the best times to visit Morocco. As the country experiences an extreme of the weather chart, with blistering hot summers and chilly winters, visiting during Spring and Autumn as the best times to travel.
April is an ideal time to travel to Morocco as temperatures will be cooler than the peak summer months and the entire country can be explored without extremes in climates in the Sahara Desert or the Atlas Mountains.
During springtime, sandstorms can be likely in the Sahara yet in the Atlas Mountains, temperatures are comfortable with few rainy days. The climate will vary according to the region, yet it is still a popular time to travel.
Travelling to Morocco during June is a good time to visit the country with temperatures in their high 20s, but temperatures may rise into the 30s if visiting some of the country’s major cities including Marrakech.
Morocco experiences a blistering hot summer, particularly in the months of July and August, where temperatures can climb into the late 30s, meaning sightseeing can be exhausting.
The month of August will continue to bring extremely high temperatures during the day, yet cool evenings, particularly in many central regions. Coastal regions will be marginally cooler; however, temperatures will still be high.
Travel during Autumn, from September to October, for bearable daytime temperatures and cool, balmy evenings. As Morocco experiences extremes in climates during summer and winter, both spring and autumn are the best months to visit.
As one of the best times to travel to Morocco, October will experience about 8 hours of daily sunshine with an average of 28°C. Morocco’s mountainous and desert regions can get cooler at night though and it is best to travel to the Atlas Mountains before winter begins.
The beginning of winter begins in November and lasts until January, experiencing very cold temperatures and occasional rainfall. As November is the start of winter, the climate will be less extreme with more moderate temperatures during the day but cool evenings.
Morocco will experience chilly winters with some mountainous regions even seeing snowfall on particularly cold nights.
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