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Moroccan medinas by rail

More time in the middle and at the far end

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Route and nights

  1. Tangier3 nights
  2. Fes5 nights
  3. Marrakech5 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: The middle base gets time of its own. Book the last gateway separately and compare the total transport cost.

Compare: Rail

Trip stats

Trip days
14
Nights
13
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
65

Days by place

Fes
5
Marrakech
5
Tangier
3
Ourika Valley
1

Hotels and other stays

Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace
5 nights
Les Jardins de la Koutoubia · Marrakech
5 nights
Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City Center · Tangier
3 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
33
Activity
22
Lodging
6
Rail
2
Ground transport
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Tangier
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City Center
  2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and confirm the next day’s transport Tangier

    Keep the outing optional if you arrive late.

  3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Tangier
Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City CenterTangier
Day 2 Tangier
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel central Tangier
  2. to · Activity Walk the market lanes and compare seafood menus Tangier market district

    Check stall trading and kitchen hours.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Have a seafood lunch or choose an alternative near the market Tangier market district
  4. to · Activity Take a short Medina loop and stop for tea Tangier market district
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel central Tangier
Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City CenterTangier
Day 3 Tangier
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel central Tangier
  2. to · Activity Walk the Medina and compare former International Zone architecture Tangier Medina

    Treat private buildings as exterior stops.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch around the city center Tangier Medina
  4. to · Activity Follow public streets toward Place de France or the waterfront Tangier Medina
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel central Tangier
Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City CenterTangier
Day 4 Fes
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City Center
  2. to · Rail Travel from Tangier to Fes Fes

    Choose an actual ONCF train, check connections and station access, and keep arrival flexible. Plan food around the confirmed route.

    Official information
  3. to · Lodging Check in and confirm tomorrow’s first stop Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace

    Let your hotel or camp know if you expect to arrive late.

  4. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Fes
Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan PalaceFes
Day 5 Fes
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Ville Nouvelle, Fes
  2. to · Activity Visit an open historic school and look at its tilework and courtyard Bou Inania Madrasa, Fes

    Check visitor rules and service closures. Respect restrictions on interiors and photos.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near the Medina gate Bou Inania Madrasa, Fes
  4. to · Activity Walk past other religious buildings from public streets Bou Inania Madrasa, Fes
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Ville Nouvelle, Fes
Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan PalaceFes
Day 6 Fes
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Fes el Bali
  2. to · Activity Explore public trade streets around the souks Fes Medina

    Treat purchases as optional and ask about photos or access.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near the old center Fes Medina
  4. to · Activity Learn about one traditional workshop through a confirmed visit or use a public route Fes Medina
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Fes el Bali
Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan PalaceFes
Day 7 Fes
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Fes el Bali
  2. to · Activity Explore the public Medina trade streets from Bab Bou Jeloud Bab Bou Jeloud, Fes

    Keep a clear exit route and confirm access before entering historic buildings.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near the Medina gate Bab Bou Jeloud, Fes
  4. to · Activity Walk toward the historic public squares and return by a simpler route Bab Bou Jeloud, Fes
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Fes el Bali
Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan PalaceFes
Day 8 Fes
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Fes el Bali
  2. to · Activity Compare zellij tilework in public historic spaces Fes Medina

    Ask before photographing craftspeople or entering working areas.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch around the Medina Fes Medina
  4. to · Activity Visit a craft workshop only with the maker’s agreement Fes Medina
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Fes el Bali
Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan PalaceFes
Day 9 Marrakech
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace
  2. to · Rail Travel from Fes to Marrakech Marrakech

    Choose an actual ONCF train, check connections and station access, and keep arrival flexible. Plan food around the confirmed route.

    Official information
  3. to · Lodging Check in and confirm tomorrow’s first stop Les Jardins de la Koutoubia

    Let your hotel or camp know if you expect to arrive late.

  4. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Marrakech
Les Jardins de la KoutoubiaMarrakech
Day 10 Marrakech
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Medina, Marrakech
  2. to · Activity Walk Jardin Majorelle using a confirmed slot or choose a shaded city garden Jardin Majorelle, Marrakech

    Use the actual garden ticket if visiting and shorten walking in heat.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch in Gueliz or near the gardens Jardin Majorelle, Marrakech
  4. to · Activity Walk a short shaded route or take a longer indoor break Jardin Majorelle, Marrakech
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Medina, Marrakech
Les Jardins de la KoutoubiaMarrakech
Day 11 Ourika Valley
  1. to · Ground transport Travel from Marrakech to Ourika Valley, Morocco Ourika Valley, Morocco

    Choose a confirmed transport option. Move this window to fit the actual route and opening hours.

  2. to · Activity Choose an accessible foothill stop or village walk Ourika Valley, Morocco

    Use a confirmed driver or tour and check road, water, and weather conditions.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch along the confirmed route Ourika Valley, Morocco
  4. to · Activity Take a second short valley walk only if access and weather fit Ourika Valley, Morocco
  5. to · Ground transport Return to Marrakech Marrakech

    Confirm the return before booking activities and allow extra time if traffic varies.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Koutoubia, Marrakech
Les Jardins de la KoutoubiaMarrakech
Day 12 Marrakech
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Medina, Marrakech
  2. to · Activity Browse food stalls and market streets near the Medina Medina, Marrakech

    Check the class meeting point, duration, and what it includes before booking. Leave the afternoon open if the class runs long.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Have a Moroccan market lunch or a confirmed cooking session meal Medina, Marrakech
  4. to · Activity Use an actual cooking class reservation or walk a second public market route Medina, Marrakech
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Medina, Marrakech
Les Jardins de la KoutoubiaMarrakech
Day 13 Marrakech
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Medina, Marrakech
  2. to · Activity Visit Bahia Palace and explore nearby public streets Bahia Palace, Marrakech

    Check palace opening and any conservation restrictions.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near Mellah Bahia Palace, Marrakech
  4. to · Activity Compare the public spaces around Mellah and the old city gates Bahia Palace, Marrakech
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Medina, Marrakech
Les Jardins de la KoutoubiaMarrakech
Day 14 Marrakech
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Marrakech
  2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Les Jardins de la Koutoubia
  3. to · Activity Optional final stop near your hotel Marrakech

    Skip this if your departure needs the time.

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  1. Day 1

    Tangier

    Africa/Casablanca Open map for Tangier
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City Center
    2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and confirm the next day’s transport Tangier

      Keep the outing optional if you arrive late.

    3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Tangier
    Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City CenterTangier
  2. Day 2

    Tangier

    Africa/Casablanca Open map for Tangier
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel central Tangier
    2. to · Activity Walk the market lanes and compare seafood menus Tangier market district

      Check stall trading and kitchen hours.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Have a seafood lunch or choose an alternative near the market Tangier market district
    4. to · Activity Take a short Medina loop and stop for tea Tangier market district
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel central Tangier
    Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City CenterTangier
  3. Day 3

    Tangier

    Africa/Casablanca Open map for Tangier
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel central Tangier
    2. to · Activity Walk the Medina and compare former International Zone architecture Tangier Medina

      Treat private buildings as exterior stops.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch around the city center Tangier Medina
    4. to · Activity Follow public streets toward Place de France or the waterfront Tangier Medina
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel central Tangier
    Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City CenterTangier
  4. Day 4

    Fes

    Africa/Casablanca
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City Center
    2. to · Rail Travel from Tangier to Fes Fes

      Choose an actual ONCF train, check connections and station access, and keep arrival flexible. Plan food around the confirmed route.

      Official information
    3. to · Lodging Check in and confirm tomorrow’s first stop Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace

      Let your hotel or camp know if you expect to arrive late.

    4. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Fes
    Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan PalaceFes
  5. Day 5

    Fes

    Africa/Casablanca Open map for Fes
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Ville Nouvelle, Fes
    2. to · Activity Visit an open historic school and look at its tilework and courtyard Bou Inania Madrasa, Fes

      Check visitor rules and service closures. Respect restrictions on interiors and photos.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near the Medina gate Bou Inania Madrasa, Fes
    4. to · Activity Walk past other religious buildings from public streets Bou Inania Madrasa, Fes
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Ville Nouvelle, Fes
    Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan PalaceFes
  6. Day 6

    Fes

    Africa/Casablanca Open map for Fes
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Fes el Bali
    2. to · Activity Explore public trade streets around the souks Fes Medina

      Treat purchases as optional and ask about photos or access.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near the old center Fes Medina
    4. to · Activity Learn about one traditional workshop through a confirmed visit or use a public route Fes Medina
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Fes el Bali
    Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan PalaceFes
  7. Day 7

    Fes

    Africa/Casablanca Open map for Fes
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Fes el Bali
    2. to · Activity Explore the public Medina trade streets from Bab Bou Jeloud Bab Bou Jeloud, Fes

      Keep a clear exit route and confirm access before entering historic buildings.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near the Medina gate Bab Bou Jeloud, Fes
    4. to · Activity Walk toward the historic public squares and return by a simpler route Bab Bou Jeloud, Fes
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Fes el Bali
    Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan PalaceFes
  8. Day 8

    Fes

    Africa/Casablanca Open map for Fes
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Fes el Bali
    2. to · Activity Compare zellij tilework in public historic spaces Fes Medina

      Ask before photographing craftspeople or entering working areas.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch around the Medina Fes Medina
    4. to · Activity Visit a craft workshop only with the maker’s agreement Fes Medina
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Fes el Bali
    Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan PalaceFes
  9. Day 9

    Marrakech

    Africa/Casablanca
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace
    2. to · Rail Travel from Fes to Marrakech Marrakech

      Choose an actual ONCF train, check connections and station access, and keep arrival flexible. Plan food around the confirmed route.

      Official information
    3. to · Lodging Check in and confirm tomorrow’s first stop Les Jardins de la Koutoubia

      Let your hotel or camp know if you expect to arrive late.

    4. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Marrakech
    Les Jardins de la KoutoubiaMarrakech
  10. Day 10

    Marrakech

    Africa/Casablanca Open map for Marrakech
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Medina, Marrakech
    2. to · Activity Walk Jardin Majorelle using a confirmed slot or choose a shaded city garden Jardin Majorelle, Marrakech

      Use the actual garden ticket if visiting and shorten walking in heat.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch in Gueliz or near the gardens Jardin Majorelle, Marrakech
    4. to · Activity Walk a short shaded route or take a longer indoor break Jardin Majorelle, Marrakech
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Medina, Marrakech
    Les Jardins de la KoutoubiaMarrakech
  11. Day 11

    Ourika Valley

    Africa/Casablanca Open map for Ourika Valley
    1. to · Ground transport Travel from Marrakech to Ourika Valley, Morocco Ourika Valley, Morocco

      Choose a confirmed transport option. Move this window to fit the actual route and opening hours.

    2. to · Activity Choose an accessible foothill stop or village walk Ourika Valley, Morocco

      Use a confirmed driver or tour and check road, water, and weather conditions.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch along the confirmed route Ourika Valley, Morocco
    4. to · Activity Take a second short valley walk only if access and weather fit Ourika Valley, Morocco
    5. to · Ground transport Return to Marrakech Marrakech

      Confirm the return before booking activities and allow extra time if traffic varies.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Koutoubia, Marrakech
    Les Jardins de la KoutoubiaMarrakech
  12. Day 12

    Marrakech

    Africa/Casablanca Open map for Marrakech
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Medina, Marrakech
    2. to · Activity Browse food stalls and market streets near the Medina Medina, Marrakech

      Check the class meeting point, duration, and what it includes before booking. Leave the afternoon open if the class runs long.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Have a Moroccan market lunch or a confirmed cooking session meal Medina, Marrakech
    4. to · Activity Use an actual cooking class reservation or walk a second public market route Medina, Marrakech
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Medina, Marrakech
    Les Jardins de la KoutoubiaMarrakech
  13. Day 13

    Marrakech

    Africa/Casablanca Open map for Marrakech
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Medina, Marrakech
    2. to · Activity Visit Bahia Palace and explore nearby public streets Bahia Palace, Marrakech

      Check palace opening and any conservation restrictions.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near Mellah Bahia Palace, Marrakech
    4. to · Activity Compare the public spaces around Mellah and the old city gates Bahia Palace, Marrakech
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Medina, Marrakech
    Les Jardins de la KoutoubiaMarrakech
  14. Day 14

    Marrakech

    Africa/Casablanca Open map for Marrakech
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Marrakech
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Les Jardins de la Koutoubia
    3. to · Activity Optional final stop near your hotel Marrakech

      Skip this if your departure needs the time.