Morocco DIY Trip

Here are some quick tips for a DIY trip to Morocco!

Pack light. Everything you ever dreamed of owning lies in the souks (marketplaces) of the city.

Hire a guide to help you acclimate yourself to each town, even if for just your first day. He/she will help you to obtain a solid grasp of the city’s layout and discover the history behind it’s-soon-to-be-traversed streets

Don’t be afraid to haggle. The price of the item is typically only one-third the amount that a vendor may first suggest…start low and you can definitely score a better deal! Trust me I live here!!

Getting lost is a part of the fun when exploring the medina (the typically walled-in mazes of a city). Have a map handy and familiarize yourself with local landmarks. You’ll find your way back, even with a little help. A local will have no problem pointing you in the right direction, in exchange for dirhams.

Set up airport/train pick-up with your riad/hotel prior to arrival. Take photos of streets surrounding your trip to help recollect your steps. If you are lost, simply call your riad and they will send someone to get you.

This is what trip I would personally recommend to someone...
Fly into Marrakech and stay 2 nights, including a day trip to Essaouira or Atlas Mountains
Spend 2 nights in the Sahara Desert (8-10 hour travel from Marrakech)
Return to Marrakech for 1 night
Take a bus/train to Fes and stay 2 nights (5 hours from Marrakech to Fes), with a pit stop in Casablanca or Rabat, and take a day trip to Volubilis from Fes
Spend 2 nights in Chefchaouen (4 hours from Fes )
Fly out from Tangier (2 hours from Chefchaouen to Tangier)