7-day tour of the imperial cities of Morocco

Arrive in the morning at Casablanca Airport. Depending on the time of year, there may be a time difference. Once through passport control and baggage claim, we will meet with the driver who will accompany us daily. Taking advantage of our arrival in the country's economic capital, we will take a panoramic tour of the most emblematic sites: the remains of the Wall, the New City, the Corniche (the seafront promenade), and a guided tour of the Hassan II Mosque, home to the tallest minaret in the world.

The driver will recommend a seafront restaurant serving fresh fish. After lunch, we will depart for Rabat. The 100-km highway journey takes approximately one hour. Overnight stay and dinner in a 4-star hotel or riad in Rabat.

This morning we will visit Rabat, the country's capital, with a local guide. Among the sites we will visit are the Kasbah des Oudaias, a well-preserved fortified neighborhood built on a cliff from which we can see the neighboring city of Sale. We will continue to Le Tour Hassan and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and we will also visit Chellah, an ancient Roman city converted into a necropolis.

In the afternoon, we will head to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the largest Roman archaeological site in Morocco: the Triumphal Arch, the Capitol, and the House of Bacchus form this open-air treasure. On the way to Meknes, we will pass through the holy city of Moulay Idriss, who converted the local Berber population to Islam before founding Fez. The city displays its beautiful white houses around the mausoleum and remains a spiritual center, a protected place that transports travelers to another time.

Arrival in Meknes, one of the most beautiful and powerful imperial cities in Morocco. Accommodation and dinner in a 4* hotel or riad.

This morning, we will visit Meknes with a local guide. Its medina is smaller and more relaxed than its neighbor Fez, but no less important. Founded in the 10th century by a Berber tribe, it became the country's capital in the 17th century. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Even today, it is protected by some 40 kilometers of walls, most notably the "Bab al Mansour," a large gate considered one of the most beautiful and well-preserved in the country. The city is home to imposing monuments, including many mosques, hence its nickname "the city of a hundred minarets." We will visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the "Heri es Souani" granary-stables, and the "Habs Qara" underground prison. In the afternoon, we will head to Fez. Overnight stay and dinner will be provided in a riad in the medina or a 4* hotel.

Today we will visit Fez-el Bali, or in other words, the old Medina of Fez, one of the most authentic and best-preserved in the entire Arab world. We will walk through its labyrinthine medieval alleys where craft centers, mosques, and palaces are hidden amidst the bustle of its people.

Fez is undoubtedly the holiest of Morocco's Imperial Cities, as well as the most culturally rich. Strolling through the Old City is like stepping back in time to medieval times. We will do so accompanied by a local guide, always on foot, as motor vehicles are prohibited in this UNESCO World Heritage Medina. In the afternoon, we will continue the tour, seeing how the different neighborhoods are laid out, always centered around everyday scenes such as the Mosque, the Fountain, the Oven, the Baths, and the Koranic School. We will have the opportunity to see the famous tanneries, where leather is tanned, and climb to a viewpoint where, before sunset, we will be able to hear the last call to prayer. Accommodation and dinner in a Riad in the Medina or a 4* hotel.

Today we have a long day ahead of us, with miles ahead of us, but the variety and contrast of the landscapes will make up for it. We will travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains toward Marrakech. We will pass through Ifrane, "Little Switzerland." If we are lucky, we will be able to see the Barbary macaques that live in its giant cedar forests. We will continue through Azrou and Khenifra, and continue enjoying all the Berber villages we pass along our way. Beni Mellal, one of the oldest populated areas in North Africa, will be our next stop before arriving in Marrakech, a tourist capital par excellence. Accommodation in a riad in the Medina of Marrakech or a 5-star hotel.


Consult optional alternatives to make this trip by plane or extend a night and spend it at Lake Bin el Ouadine to spread the kilometers over two days.


It is advisable to make the first contact by visiting the "unparalleled" Djemaa el-Fna Square , around this time the square is filled with reciters, fortune tellers, jugglers, tooth pullers, dancers, snake charmers and much more ... At dusk, small illuminated food stalls begin to set up in the open air where you can taste their typical dishes.

This morning, we'll walk through the Medina of Marrakech with a local guide. We'll begin by admiring the Koutoubia Minaret, the twin of the Giralda in Seville, and continue with a visit to the Bahia Palace. We'll explore the narrow streets of the Souk, where we'll have the opportunity to see various artisans in action—weaving carpets, making slippers, and finding an endless variety of quality handicrafts. We'll visit a Berber pharmacy where they'll share their secrets.

We'll head back to Djemaa el-Fna Square, where the atmosphere during the day is completely different from that at night. In the afternoon, free time to practice the art of haggling or explore the Medina's hidden corners at your leisure. Accommodation in a riad in the Medina or a 5-star hotel.

The guided tour of Marrakech can be extended upon request to also visit the Madrasa and the Ben Youssef Museum, the Saadian Tombs, the Majorelle Gardens, and more.

At the agreed time, transfer to Marrakech airport for your return flight.