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6-Day Imperial Cities of Morocco Tour from Marrakech

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Overview

Duration
6 days
Starts in
Marrakech
Ends in
Marrakech

Morocco has four imperial cities, each a former royal capital, and this six-day tour connects them in a comfortable loop from Marrakech. You begin on the Atlantic in Casablanca, with a visit of the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest in the world, built partly over the ocean. In Rabat, the elegant capital, you walk through the white and blue lanes of the Kasbah of the Udayas, see the Hassan Tower and the royal mausoleum, and explore the Roman and medieval ruins of the Chellah. Then come Meknes, the city of Sultan Moulay Ismail with its monumental Bab Mansour gate, and the Roman city of Volubilis, whose mosaics are still in place. Two nights in Fes give you time to explore Fes el-Bali, the largest medieval medina in the world, its tanneries, madrasas and craftsmen, with a local guide. The return to Marrakech crosses the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, where Barbary macaques live, and the town of Ifrane. History, architecture and daily life, at an easy pace.

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Included

Everything included in your package

Luxury · Private7
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad
  • Private premium vehicle for the whole trip
  • Professional English or French-speaking driver
  • Charming riads, boutique hotels and luxury desert camp
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Bottled water and snacks during the trip
  • Flexible departure times
Luxury · Shared6
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad
  • Comfortable premium vehicle
  • Professional driver
  • Premium hotels or riads
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Bottled water during the trip
Standard · Private6
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole trip
  • Professional English or French-speaking driver
  • Comfortable hotels or riads with private bathroom
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Bottled water during the trip
Standard · Shared6
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional driver
  • Standard hotels or riads
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Bottled water during the trip

Itinerary

Your route

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  1. 1

    Day 1: Marrakech to Casablanca

    Morning pick-up in Marrakech and drive north to Casablanca, about three hours. Visit the Hassan II Mosque (guided tours for visitors) and walk along the Corniche by the ocean. Free evening in Casablanca. Night in a hotel.

  2. 2

    Day 2: Rabat, the royal capital

    Short drive to Rabat. Explore the Kasbah of the Udayas and its Andalusian garden, see the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and walk among the ruins of the Chellah, where storks nest on the old minaret. Dinner and night in Rabat.

  3. 3

    Day 3: Meknes and the Roman city of Volubilis, then Fes

    Drive to Meknes to see Bab Mansour, Place el-Hedim and the granaries of Moulay Ismail. Continue to Volubilis to walk among Roman houses, arches and mosaics, with a view of the holy town of Moulay Idriss. Arrive in Fes in the evening for two nights.

  4. 4

    Day 4: Fes el-Bali with a local guide

    A full day in the medina of Fes with a licensed guide: the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Al-Qarawiyyin area, the Chouara tannery seen from a terrace, the Nejjarine fountain and the craftsmen's quarters. Lunch in the medina and free time in the late afternoon.

  5. 5

    Day 5: Middle Atlas cedar forests and Ifrane

    Leave Fes for the Middle Atlas. Stop in Ifrane, with its alpine houses, then walk in the cedar forest near Azrou to look for Barbary macaques. Continue south through the countryside to your hotel for the night on the way to Marrakech.

  6. 6

    Day 6: Return to Marrakech

    After breakfast, drive back to Marrakech through farmland and Atlas foothills, with stops along the way. Arrival in Marrakech in the early afternoon and drop-off at your hotel or riad.

Accessibility

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Child seats or chairs available

Cancellation policy

To receive a full refund for the experience, you must cancel at least 24 hours before it starts.

  • If you cancel the experience less than 24 hours before it starts, the amount paid will not be refunded.

Help

If you have any questions about this tour or need help making the reservation, we will be happy to help. Just call the following number and provide the product code: 110964P11

+34 643 63 5962

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate in the experience
  • This tour or activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are guided visits included?

A local guide is included for the medina of Fes. In the other cities your driver explains the sights, and local guides can be added on request. Entrance tickets are paid on site.

Can non-Muslims visit the Hassan II Mosque?

Yes, on guided tours at set times, outside prayer hours. Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered.

Can we start in Casablanca instead?

Yes. Many travellers land in Casablanca; we can start and end the loop there. Tell us when booking.

Is the pace relaxed?

Yes. The longest drive is under five hours, and you spend two nights in Fes.

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