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Moroccan medinas by rail

Short middle stop and a slower finish

Submitted by Two Nights Away
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Route and nights

  1. Tangier5 nights
  2. Fes2 nights
  3. Marrakech6 nights

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

Tradeoff: Two nights in the middle means one main visit. Keep a substantial final base for the last stretch.

Compare: Rail

Trip stats

Trip days
14
Nights
13
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
65

Days by place

Marrakech
6
Tangier
5
Fes
2
Ourika Valley
1

Hotels and other stays

Riad Andalla Spa · Marrakech
6 nights
El Minzah Hotel · Tangier
5 nights
Riad Fes - Relais & Châteaux
2 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 El Minzah Hotel
  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
El Minzah HotelTangier
Day 2 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
El Minzah HotelTangier
Day 3 Tangier
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel central Tangier
  2. to · Activity Walk a public Corniche section and choose a turnaround point Tangier Corniche
  3. to · Meal Lunch near the waterfront Tangier Corniche
  4. to · Activity Choose a second seafront loop or an indoor stop if conditions change Tangier Corniche
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel central Tangier
El Minzah HotelTangier
Day 4 Tangier
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel central Tangier
  2. to · Activity Walk literary Tangier around the Medina edge and Grand Socco Grand Socco, Tangier

    Check the cafe schedule and keep the walk as a fallback.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near the old center Grand Socco, Tangier
  4. to · Activity Pause at a historic cafe if open or walk toward the public viewpoints Grand Socco, Tangier
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel central Tangier
El Minzah HotelTangier
Day 5 Tangier
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel central Tangier
  2. to · Activity Explore the Kasbah streets or visit the museum if open Kasbah Museum, Tangier

    Confirm museum access and allow time for slopes.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch around the Medina Kasbah Museum, Tangier
  4. to · Activity Walk public paths toward the old port and choose a short viewpoint route Kasbah Museum, Tangier
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel central Tangier
El Minzah HotelTangier
Day 6 Fes
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags El Minzah Hotel
  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 Riad Fes - Relais & Châteaux

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

  4. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Fes
Riad Fes - Relais & ChâteauxFes
Day 7 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
Riad Fes - Relais & ChâteauxFes
Day 8 Marrakech
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Riad Fes - Relais & Châteaux
  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 Riad Andalla Spa

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

  4. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Marrakech
Riad Andalla SpaMarrakech
Day 9 Marrakech
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Koutoubia, Marrakech
  2. to · Activity Walk a public Medina architecture route around Ben Youssef Medina, Marrakech

    Ask before entering a work area or photographing people.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch in the Medina Medina, Marrakech
  4. to · Activity Browse craft studios that welcome visitors and stop at a cafe Medina, Marrakech
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Koutoubia, Marrakech
Riad Andalla SpaMarrakech
Day 10 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
Riad Andalla SpaMarrakech
Day 11 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
Riad Andalla SpaMarrakech
Day 12 Marrakech
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Medina, Marrakech
  2. to · Activity Visit an open art museum or gallery with a confirmed ticket Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech

    Check the exhibition calendar and museum opening days.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch in Gueliz or near the museum Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech
  4. to · Activity Browse publicly accessible gallery spaces or return to the Medina Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Medina, Marrakech
Riad Andalla SpaMarrakech
Day 13 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
Riad Andalla SpaMarrakech
Day 14 Marrakech
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Marrakech
  2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Riad Andalla Spa
  3. to · Activity Optional final stop near your hotel Marrakech

    Skip this if your departure needs the time.

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Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    Tangier

    Africa/Casablanca Open map for Tangier
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags El Minzah Hotel
    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
    El Minzah HotelTangier
  2. Day 2

    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
    El Minzah HotelTangier
  3. Day 3

    Tangier

    Africa/Casablanca Open map for Tangier
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel central Tangier
    2. to · Activity Walk a public Corniche section and choose a turnaround point Tangier Corniche
    3. to · Meal Lunch near the waterfront Tangier Corniche
    4. to · Activity Choose a second seafront loop or an indoor stop if conditions change Tangier Corniche
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel central Tangier
    El Minzah HotelTangier
  4. Day 4

    Tangier

    Africa/Casablanca Open map for Tangier
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel central Tangier
    2. to · Activity Walk literary Tangier around the Medina edge and Grand Socco Grand Socco, Tangier

      Check the cafe schedule and keep the walk as a fallback.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near the old center Grand Socco, Tangier
    4. to · Activity Pause at a historic cafe if open or walk toward the public viewpoints Grand Socco, Tangier
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel central Tangier
    El Minzah HotelTangier
  5. Day 5

    Tangier

    Africa/Casablanca Open map for Tangier
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel central Tangier
    2. to · Activity Explore the Kasbah streets or visit the museum if open Kasbah Museum, Tangier

      Confirm museum access and allow time for slopes.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch around the Medina Kasbah Museum, Tangier
    4. to · Activity Walk public paths toward the old port and choose a short viewpoint route Kasbah Museum, Tangier
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel central Tangier
    El Minzah HotelTangier
  6. Day 6

    Fes

    Africa/Casablanca
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags El Minzah Hotel
    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 Riad Fes - Relais & Châteaux

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

    4. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Fes
    Riad Fes - Relais & ChâteauxFes
  7. Day 7

    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
    Riad Fes - Relais & ChâteauxFes
  8. Day 8

    Marrakech

    Africa/Casablanca
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Riad Fes - Relais & Châteaux
    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 Riad Andalla Spa

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

    4. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Marrakech
    Riad Andalla SpaMarrakech
  9. Day 9

    Marrakech

    Africa/Casablanca Open map for Marrakech
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Koutoubia, Marrakech
    2. to · Activity Walk a public Medina architecture route around Ben Youssef Medina, Marrakech

      Ask before entering a work area or photographing people.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch in the Medina Medina, Marrakech
    4. to · Activity Browse craft studios that welcome visitors and stop at a cafe Medina, Marrakech
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Koutoubia, Marrakech
    Riad Andalla SpaMarrakech
  10. Day 10

    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
    Riad Andalla SpaMarrakech
  11. Day 11

    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
    Riad Andalla SpaMarrakech
  12. Day 12

    Marrakech

    Africa/Casablanca Open map for Marrakech
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Medina, Marrakech
    2. to · Activity Visit an open art museum or gallery with a confirmed ticket Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech

      Check the exhibition calendar and museum opening days.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch in Gueliz or near the museum Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech
    4. to · Activity Browse publicly accessible gallery spaces or return to the Medina Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Medina, Marrakech
    Riad Andalla SpaMarrakech
  13. Day 13

    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
    Riad Andalla SpaMarrakech
  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 Riad Andalla Spa
    3. to · Activity Optional final stop near your hotel Marrakech

      Skip this if your departure needs the time.