7-Day Morocco Imperial Cities Tour From Casablanca
Casablanca – Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fez – Marrakech – Casablanca
The Imperial Cities tour will lead you to visit the Royal destinations of the Kingdom where you will learn about the Country’s culture and heritage that witness the rich history of Morocco.
Morocco is an alluring country with rich culture and history. The imperial cities of Morocco are a testament to the country’s fascinating past, and they’re waiting to be explored. From the bustling streets of Casablanca to the UNESCO-listed medinas of Marrakech, Fez, and Meknes, you’ll discover a world of vibrant colors, intricate architecture, and delicious cuisine. But planning a trip to Morocco can be overwhelming. That’s why taking a small group tour is an excellent way to experience the country’s beauty and culture without the stress of organizing it all yourself. In this post, we’ll introduce you to a 7-day imperial cities tour that starts and ends in Casablanca, giving you the opportunity to explore the country’s most enchanting cities, while at the same time, making unforgettable memories with your fellow travellers.
We recommend this indispensable 7 days Imperial Cities Trip when you are visiting Morocco for the 1st time.This tour unable you to feel the pure Moroccan atmosphere, suspended between the present and the past, where the advanced and modern style of life in the north coexist with some style of life (particularly in the South of the Country) that brings you to the XV century…
You will have the opportunity to visit during this 7-Day Morocco Royal Cities tour from Casablanca, the 4 Royal Cities of the Kingdom of Morocco, such as Rabat, Meknes, Fez, and Marrakech.
Included/Excluded
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver fluent in French, Spanish, and English.
- Local tour guides as specified in the itinerary: in Rabat, Volubilis , Meknes, Fez, Marrakech, Casablanca
- 06 nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast in 4 star Hotel or Riad
- Entrance fees of Monuments as listed in the itinerary
- Bottled water (2btl per person per day)
- Departure & Return Location: Casablanca
- Departure Time: 3 Hours Before Flight Time
- Flight
- Travel insurance
- personal expenses
- Lunches , Diners And Drinks
- Gratuities: tips to guides, drivers, bellboys,
Tour Plan
Overnight in: Rabat.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional(s): Arrival Fast Track.
Once you land in Casablanca, the beauty of the Ocean, our local driver guide will pick you up at the exit of the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Rabat. Once arrived, check-in and have free time to rest.
Overnight in: Fez.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional(s): Lunch.
After Breakfast at your hotel and join your panoramic tour of Rabat. Places to visit are Hassan tower, the royal mausoleum, Oudaya fortress, and then departure to Fez via Meknes and Volubilis. En route, stop to visit Meknes which is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco. Our English-speaking driver will take you to the city’s most attractive locations namely Bab Mansour (this is the biggest gate in all of Africa), Lahdim square, Moulay Ismail mausoleum, the imperial stables, and much more. Optional lunch in a local restaurant and continue to Volubilis which is the ancient capital of the kingdom of Mauretania, it developed from the 3rd century BC onward as a Berber, then proto-Carthaginian settlement before passing under Roman rule (from the 1st to the 3rd century AD). After having visited Volubilis, you will drive to Fes where you will be dropped off at your hotel overnight.
Overnight in: Fez.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional(s): Lunch.
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy your Fez Full day City tour. The imperial city of Fes is the city that most reflects the ancestral past of the Moroccan kingdom and its ancient civilization. It was and still remains the core of the intellectual and spiritual creativity, not only in Morocco, but also in the Islamic world. Fes houses the oldest university in the world, Al Quaraouiyyne and its ancient medina was classified as Universal Heritage by UNESCO in 1981.
The medina: Traditionally your exploration of the medina should start at the Bab Boujlloud Gate. The first monument to visit is the vast Bou Inania medersa. As you continue along Talaa Kebira Street (big climb), you will particularly admire the Tijani zaouïa (zaouïa, sanctuary of a religious brotherhood) and the instrument makers’ souk before arriving at the mzara (shrine) of the ancient sovereign Moulay Idriss situated at the place where he took the decision to build the town. Once you have passed the babouche vendors, you arrive in En-Nejjarine Square and the cabinetmakers’ souk. The magnificent carved foundouk (caravanserai) on the square houses the Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts. The kissaria (covered market), where jewellery and fine fabrics are on sold, is nearby (it is shut at night). Next to it, you can admire the most visited and revered attraction in Fès: the zaouïa of Moulay Idriss, founder of the town. Your walk continues on to Es-Seffarine Square, the coppersmith square, and then to the tanners’ quarter situated just before the Andalusian quarter with its mosque and the Es-Sahrij medersa.
Medresas: A Medersa is a school where the Koran is taught along with all the classic subject of learning: mathematics, grammar, history, astronomy, medicine… In Morocco, and especially in Fès, medersas have the important role of integrating students from other regions. Generally, they are built around a central courtyard with a fountain.
El-Attarine : The Merenids built this masterpiece between 1323 and 1325. Its central courtyard is magnificently decorated. Its walls are covered with sura engraved in wood or plaster. The fountain and marble columns are embellished with zellige (tiled mosaic).
Bou Inania : This Medersa, built between 1350 and 1357, is the biggest in Fès . Pass through the magnificent entrance with its heavy copper work doors, and then be impressed by the abundance of earthenware, the refinement of the sculptured wood and plaster and the chiselled stalactites called mukarnas, the hallmark of Merenid architecture. A canopy of typical Fès green tiles surmounts the onyx and marble courtyard.
Overnight in: Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast
Optional (s): Lunch.
After breakfast, Transfer to the other city of Marrakech through the high Mountains of the Middle Atlas. On the road, visit the beautiful city of Ifrane where you can enjoy several colonies of Macaque monkeys. This experience will give you the opportunity to approach the middle atlas local inhabitants’ lifestyle. Lunch (Optional) at Beni Mellal. Upon arrival to Marrakech, Transfer to your hotel to check in and overnight.
"This trip to Marrakech can also be done by the Highway"
Overnight in: Marrakech.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional(s): Lunch
After breakfast at your hotel, your driver guide will pick you up to start your guided tour. Today you will get the chance to wake up and live Marrakech, a dream of many, so be sure to make the best of it. Start with the tropical Majorelle Gardens, lovingly restored under the patronage of the late Yves St. Laurent. Continue to the defining landmark of Marrakech is the 12th-century tiled minaret of the Koutoubia mosque. Visit Palais Bahia, a 19th century palace boasts a large courtyard, beautiful fountains, tiles, ornate wall-carvings, gardens, and is an excellent spot to find tranquillity and marvel at traditional Moroccan craftsmanship.
Optional Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the medieval Medersa ben Youssef (koranic university) – one of the finest Islamic monuments in North Africa. Explore the colourful Souks (marketplaces) of Marrakech. Each trade – spices, carpets, jewellery, enamel, copper, brass, and cedar – is situated in its unique quarter.
In the early evening, head towards the frenetic Djemaa el Fnaa. It provides ever-changing entertainment, reaching its climax at sunset when the square is alive with storytellers, healers, snake charmers, acrobats, and countless food stalls. We recommend a drink in one of the terraces overlooking the square.
Overnight in: Casablanca
Meals: Breakfast
Optional(s): Lunch.
Wake up and enjoy a lovely breakfast at your hotel before heading to Casablanca. Once in Casablanca, you will be visiting of Hassan II mosque, an Architectural masterpiece overlooking the Atlantic coast of Casablanca, continue afterwards for a panoramic tour of the city and its corniches and then go visit the museum of Moroccan Judaism, which is the only museum devoted to Judaism in the Muslim and Arab world. Drop off at your hotel after the end of the tour.
Overnight in: Casablanca
Meals: Breakfast
Optional(s): Departure Fast Track.
After breakfast, Transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport according to your flight schedule. We wish you a pleasant journey home and hope you take with you wonderful memories of your time in Morocco.
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