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Moroccan medinas by rail

More time in the middle and at the far end

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Moroccan medinas by rail · More time in the middle and at the far end

  1. Day 1

    Tangier

    Africa/Casablanca
    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
    OvernightHilton Garden Inn Tanger City CenterTangier
  2. Day 2

    Tangier

    Africa/Casablanca
    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.

    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
    OvernightHilton Garden Inn Tanger City CenterTangier
  3. Day 3

    Tangier

    Africa/Casablanca
    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.

    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
    OvernightHilton 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.

    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
    OvernightFes Marriott Hotel Jnan PalaceFes
  5. Day 5

    Fes

    Africa/Casablanca
    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.

    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
    OvernightFes Marriott Hotel Jnan PalaceFes
  6. Day 6

    Fes

    Africa/Casablanca
    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.

    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
    OvernightFes Marriott Hotel Jnan PalaceFes
  7. Day 7

    Fes

    Africa/Casablanca
    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.

    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
    OvernightFes Marriott Hotel Jnan PalaceFes
  8. Day 8

    Fes

    Africa/Casablanca
    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.

    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
    OvernightFes 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.

    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
    OvernightLes Jardins de la KoutoubiaMarrakech
  10. Day 10

    Marrakech

    Africa/Casablanca
    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.

    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
    OvernightLes Jardins de la KoutoubiaMarrakech
  11. Day 11

    Ourika Valley

    Africa/Casablanca
    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.

    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
    OvernightLes Jardins de la KoutoubiaMarrakech
  12. Day 12

    Marrakech

    Africa/Casablanca
    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.

    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
    OvernightLes Jardins de la KoutoubiaMarrakech
  13. Day 13

    Marrakech

    Africa/Casablanca
    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.

    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
    OvernightLes Jardins de la KoutoubiaMarrakech
  14. Day 14

    Marrakech

    Africa/Casablanca
    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.