7 day- Morocco Imperial Cities Tour from Marrakech

Overnight in: Marrakech.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional(s): Kotchi Experience (Carriage tour) – Lunch – Cooking Class – Hammam.

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: Fez
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will meet your driver guide to travel to the imperial city of Fez. Along the way, you will reach one of Morocco’s best-known agricultural centers called Beni Melal and after it you will get to see two old villages known as Ifrane and Imouzar. On arrival to Fez, you will be taken to check-in at your hotel where you will be spending the night.

NB: We can also use the highway instead of the Atlas Road.

Overnight in: Fez
Meals: Breakfast
Optional (s): Lunch – Cooking Class.

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: Rabat
Meals: Breakfast
Optional(s): Lunch

After breakfast, we will quit Fez for Rabat, we will be making a stop by Volubilis and Meknes on our way. The archeological site of Volubilis is listed by the UNESCO as a world heritage. You will walk around the remains of the Roman and Berber cultures that once occupied it. Afterwards, the trip will continue to the Imperial City of Meknes, one of Morocco’s lesser-visited. It was built by Moulay Ismail and was conceived to be the ‘Versailles of Morocco’.  Once you meet your local guide, you’ll be able to visit the famed gate of Bab El Mansour, and Lhri. These sites are the main beating veins of the city. We will then continue our way to Rabat.

Begin your journey from Fes, traveling through the fertile landscapes of northern Morocco toward the country’s imperial treasures. Your first stop is the ancient Roman city of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its remarkably preserved mosaics, basilicas, and grand arches. Enjoy a guided walk through the ruins as you discover the rich history of this former Roman capital.

Continue to the imperial city of Meknes, once the magnificent capital of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Explore iconic landmarks such as Bab Mansour, one of Morocco’s most impressive gateways, the lively El Hedim Square, and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Meknes is known for its elegant architecture and peaceful atmosphere, offering a charming contrast to Morocco’s larger cities.

In the late afternoon, journey toward the Atlantic coast to reach Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic tour of its elegant boulevards before checking into your hotel. Spend the night in Rabat, where you can relax and prepare to explore the city’s highlights the next morning.

Overnight in: Casablanca
Meals: Breakfast
Optional(s): Lunch.

Begin your day in Rabat, Morocco’s elegant capital city, where tradition and modernity blend seamlessly. With your expert local guide, explore the city’s most iconic landmarks, starting with the majestic Royal Palace and its beautifully maintained grounds. Continue to the Hassan Tower and the stunning Mausoleum of Mohammed V, masterpieces of Moroccan architecture known for their intricate zellige and peaceful atmosphere.

Stroll through the picturesque Kasbah of the Udayas, a UNESCO World Heritage site with narrow blue-and-white alleyways, Andalusian gardens, and panoramic ocean views. Your guided tour reveals the city’s rich history, from ancient foundations to its role as a modern political and cultural center.

After lunch, travel along the coastline to Casablanca, Morocco’s dynamic economic capital. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided visit to the architectural wonder of the Hassan II Mosque , one of the largest and most beautifully crafted mosques in the world. Continue your exploration through the vibrant Corniche, the art-deco downtown district, and the famous United Nations Square.

Your guide will share the stories behind Casablanca’s unique blend of modernity, colonial heritage, and Moroccan tradition, offering a deeper understanding of the country’s most cosmopolitan city.

Meals: Breakfast

Optional(s): Departure Fast Track.

After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech Menara International Airport according to your flight schedule. We wish you a pleasant journey home and hope you leave with wonderful memories of your time in Morocco.

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