Public holidays are the best travel deals for me. in 2012, April 23 holiday take advantage of the opportunity for 5 days Morocco trip I had planned. Air Arabia Airlines I set out a route where I would land with Casablanca and return from Casablanca. 5 days morocco itinerary What's in it, where I saw it, what I paid attention to while taking a Morocco travel route, you will find in this article.
I would like to list one by one what I pay attention to when making a Morocco travel route.
Places to Visit in Morocco
When I decide to go to a country, I first make an almost complete list of places to see in that country. Then I sift through the list based on my interests and duration. That's what I did when I went to Morocco. I made a long list of what I should see from both local and foreign blogs. I would like to share with you the list of places to see in Morocco. The list does not contain any order of priority, let me give you some preliminary information.
- Kazablanka
- Rabat
- Fes
- meknes
- Marrakech
- Essouria
- Agadir
- dawn
- Tangier
- Ifrane
- El Jadida
- Ourika Valley – Atlas Mountains
- Ait ben haddou
- Volubilis
- And of course the Sahara Desert
How Many Days Should You Spend To Visit Morocco?
Since determining the duration for the Morocco trip mostly determines the duration of the public holiday and the number of days off that I can use, I first prepared the travel route with an approach to what I can fit most in 5 days. However, the ideal time to see the main sights in Morocco should be at least a week.
Transportation Between Cities – Rent a Car in Morocco
Another variable is inter-city transportation while taking a Moroccan travel route. Morocco is not a small country in terms of surface area, the distances between the cities to visit are over 200 km. As such, one of the main variables of the travel route was transportation.
When I examined the train and bus options, I thought that traveling by train or bus in a short time would not give me enough flexibility due to the departure times. Car rental in MoroccoI decided either. Of course, before I made this decision, I had roughly determined which cities I could see in 5 days. I looked at many details one by one, such as all train and bus options, approximate travel times. As an example, I share a section on the study of Moroccan railway transportation below.
I finally decided to rent a car in Morocco. This time, I started to research car rental options. In such cases, international car rental companies always take priority. It offers you the opportunity to rent a car at an affordable price with different campaigns, and you don't have any security concerns. Unfortunately, I do not remember the price information because it was a long time ago and I did not keep a proper travel note at that time.
Morocco Tours
Although Morocco is located on the African continent, due to its geographical location, it is a unique country where Islamic, Andalusian and French influences can be seen together and where different cultures create an extraordinary harmony.
Guides in Morocco tour the capital Rabat, the white city of Casablanca lying on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Marrakech, one of the most exotic cities of North Africa, Fes, the gateway to the Sahara Desert, and much more. You can explore with it.
Below you can see the most beautiful tour options that will allow you to enjoy your holiday in Morocco;
- All Inclusive Morocco Tour
- Marrakech Desert Tour
- Royal Moroccan Cities Tour
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5-Day Morocco Travel Route
The Morocco itinerary, which I fit into 5 days, includes the cities below. “Is 5 days enough to tour Morocco?” I can hear you asking. Of course, it is not enough, I could only see half of the list of places to visit in Morocco above. However, my travel philosophy is based on the logic of "go for a short time rather than not going at all". That's why I never miss the opportunities I get.
Then let's see what we have packed into our 5-day Morocco travel route!
Kazablanka
Casablanca, one of the most modern cities in Morocco, a port city and one of the country's gateways, is a city where you don't need to spend much time. After visiting the Hasan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, and the Old City Center, we quickly continued on our next route.
Rabat
Although Rabat is the capital of the Kingdom of Morocco, it is a city that has remained in the background. The old center of the city by the sea and the castle area are quite beautiful. However, this is also a small area, so you can quickly see this place and continue to your next stop.
Fes
Fes is one of the most interesting cities in Morocco. This is the city that is the reason why we call Morocco, which the whole world calls Morocco. With its labyrinthine streets, leather workshops and colorful streets, it is one of the cities I never want to leave. Fes has also been included in the Unesco World Cultural Heritage list, as it is the largest city settlement without a vehicle entrance.
meknes
The city center of Meknes, which was once the capital of the Kingdom of Morocco, is also on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. With a short trip, you can stop by and see this city on your way to Fes or back.
Marrakech
This is my favorite city in Morocco: Marrakech! How many cities in the world have such a mess, such activity, such a colorfulness? You can even go to this city to watch the movement in the Doomsday Square, the heart of the city. I spent most of my time here. Of course, the mosques, gardens, palaces and bazaars that can be seen from outside this square make Marrakech Marrakech.
If your plan is to reach the Sahara Desert by crossing the Atlas Mountains, you can make a plan to go to the desert by leaving Marrakech. In addition, if you came by your own means, you can buy local tours from here. I came back to another spring without seeing the Sahara Desert and the Atlas mountains.
This trip, which was my first venture to the African continent, was one of the most special trips for me. Morocco is both Arab and African, Berber and European because of its French colonization. When all these cultures came together, a great harmony emerged. This colorful and vibrant country definitely deserves to be visited again and again.
Other Morocco Travel Articles
- For those who are considering planning a 5-day trip to Morocco; 5 days Morocco itinerary
- For those looking for a reason to go to Morocco: 6 very good reasons to go to Morocco
- For those wondering about Fes, one of the most interesting cities in Morocco; Things to do in Fes
- For what you need to know before going to Morocco: Morocco travel guide
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