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6 Day Itinerary Morocco
Welcome to my Morocco 6 day itinerary. I share some tips for travelling and my experience. Enjoy this exotic summer destination on a small budget!
AfricaMorocco6 days / August 2016
Highs & Lows
The highlight would be probably the enthusiasm of the Moroccan people.
As we decided to travel in August, it would be the dry heat of the capital!
Itinerary Overview
Being a student at this time, I planned to travel on a short budget for these summer holidays. From Paris and generally France overall, flights to Morocco are really affordable! We took two weeks of holidays, so we had to make choices about our road trip. Impossible to discover all facets of this huge country within 14 days. In the end, we decided to focus on Marrakesh, its countryside, and Essaouira, a lovely city on the coast. From Paris, the flight takes 3h40mins to Marrakesh, the Moroccan capital. The first impression of this august morning was this dry heat and the sandy wind. We took a cab, which brought us directly to our riad.
Marrakesh In the heart of the Medina, close to the souk, first class service
If you visit Morocco, you should book a riad, instead of a hotel. Riad is a large traditional house built around a central courtyard or water basin. Our riad, 'Riad Mur Akush' is a stunning location for its architecture and its services. We selected this place on behalf of friends' advice and for its location, in the heart of the medina. The medina is the old city of Marrakesh, most of the sightseeing is in this area, so it is comfortable to have your accommodation next to it. We stayed there for six nights, breakfast and a typical massage are included in the price. You also can enjoy the hammam, a steam bath located on the first floor, and the beautiful rooftop where the breakfast is served.
Essaouira We wanted to see the sea and people told us a lot about this picturesque coast city. We had a long walk through the souk, were stunned by these blue and white architecture and ate fresh spicy fish on the beach
Missing the sea, we planned a day trip to Essaouira, a coast city, three hours bus ride from Marrakesh. The medina is protected by 18th-century seafront ramparts and hosts an authentic souk and colorful houses. Essaouira is also known as a kite-and-surf spot. We loved the chill vibe, the sea wind, and eating fresh fish at the beach. It is perfect for a day trip, but we could have imagined staying longer and enjoy the surroundings.
Marrakesh Atlas festival
This festival was one of the reason of the trip. It is a Moroccan - Dutch creative company organising annually one of the best festivals in North Africa. Expect amazing location, next to Marrakesh historic center, great live music, famous Djs and a safe and energetic party vibe. A must if you are in town this time of year!
We experienced it as a cultural event, as we attended cooking classes and traditional dance courses besides the classical festival activities. The focus is on local live music and international DJs celebrating underground music and cross-cultural collaborations. We went there for the first edition, it was a huge success, and we had a blast. Maybe one of the best festivals in North Africa!
Q & A
What would you have changed?
I would just change the timing for visiting Morocco, we suffered from the heat. Our guide recommend us to come in April or end of September
Restaurant recommendations?
Food is a highlight for this destination. We discovered a few random street food spots, ate several times at the food market which is just a stunning experience, and enjoyed many really good and affordable restaurants.
Transportation Tips?
For our day trips, we booked a driver thanks to the hotel. Was a great choice, because he was also a guide, so we learned a lot from him about the culture and the people.