8 days in Marrakech-Safi Itinerary

You won't run out of things to do in Marrakech, a city where you can spend days exploring grandiose palaces and mosques, photogenic gardens, sacred tombs, and traditional mansions that evoke a bygone era.

You've now added Marrakech Personal Shopper to your itinerary. Spend the 9th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Majorelle, make a trip to Jemaa el-Fna, see the interesting displays at Le Musee Berbere, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Menara Gardens and Pavilion.

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Dammam, Saudi Arabia to Marrakech is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Dammam to Marrakech. In October, Marrakech is slightly colder than Dammam - with highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Essaouira.

The laidback town of Essaouira, known for its forceful trade winds, attracts Moroccan and foreign tourists alike with its sweeping beaches and atmospheric, labyrinthine medina, a World Heritage Site.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sun): play a few rounds at Golf d'Essaouira Mogador, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Chaim Pinto Synagogue. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get outside with Outdoor Activities, then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and then stop by Cooperative Feminine de Tamounte.

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Drive from Marrakech to Essaouira in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a shuttle. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Marrakech in October: highs in Essaouira hover around 29°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.