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Morocco Imperial Cities

Morocco's four imperial cities are each a different civilisation layered onto the same country. Marrakech is Berber and Arab, loud and warm. Casablanca is French-colonial and coastal. Rabat is the political and institutional capital. Fes is the medieval heart, home to the world's oldest continuously operating university and the largest car-free urban area on the planet. Seeing all four in one trip is the standard Moroccan itinerary for good reason.

Travel is by private air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking driver-guide who handles every transition — medina parking, riad check-ins, and the tricky driving in Fez's outer ring. Hotels alternate between 4-star properties and traditional riads so you get both modern comfort and the Moroccan courtyard-house experience.

ITINERARY

01

. Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech

Arrival: Land at Marrakech Menara Airport. Private transfer to your riad in the medina.

Evening: First taste of Jemaa el-Fna — the storytellers, food stalls, and musicians that fill the square from dusk until late.

Overnight: Marrakech.

02

. Day 2: Marrakech — Medina, Souks & Gardens

Morning: Breakfast at the riad. Guided walk through the medina — Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs.

Late Morning: Explore the souks — dyers' souk, leather souk, and the carpet souks. Learn to negotiate.

Afternoon: Visit the Majorelle Garden and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum.

Evening: Traditional Moroccan dinner with live music.

Overnight: Marrakech.

03

. Day 3: Marrakech ? Casablanca

Morning: Breakfast and check out. Drive to Casablanca (approx. 3 hours).

Afternoon: Guided visit to the Hassan II Mosque — one of the largest in the world, built partly over the Atlantic. Visit the interior (for non-Muslims, subject to prayer times).

Evening: Walk the Corniche. Dinner at a seafood restaurant.

Overnight: Casablanca.

04

. Day 4: Casablanca ? Rabat ? Fes

Morning: Breakfast and check out. Short drive to Rabat (approx. 1 hour).

Late Morning: Visit the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.

Afternoon: Continue to Fes (approx. 3 hours). Check into your riad in the medina.

Evening: Dinner with a view over Fes from a rooftop restaurant.

Overnight: Fes.

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. Day 5: Fes — Full-Day Medina Tour

Morning: Breakfast at riad. Full-day guided tour of Fes el-Bali — the world's largest car-free urban area. Visit Al-Qarawiyyin (the world's oldest continuously operating university), the Bou Inania Madrasa, and the Nejjarine Wood Museum.

Late Morning: Visit the Chaouwara Tanneries — the famous leather pits with their dozens of stone dye vats. (Fresh mint sprigs provided.)

Afternoon: Visit a zellige tile workshop and a ceramics cooperative. Continue to the Royal Palace gates and the Mellah (Jewish quarter).

Evening: Dinner at leisure. Fes is quieter than Marrakech; enjoy it.

Overnight: Fes.

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. Day 6: Fes ? Meknes ? Marrakech

Morning: Breakfast and check out. Drive to Meknes (approx. 1 hour).

Late Morning: Visit Bab Mansour — the most beautiful gate in Morocco — and the Heri es-Souani granaries.

Afternoon: Continue to Marrakech (approx. 5 hours). Check into your hotel or riad.

Evening: Farewell dinner on a rooftop overlooking Jemaa el-Fna.

Overnight: Marrakech.

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. Day 7: Departure from Marrakech

Morning: Breakfast. Check out. Time for last shopping — argan oil, leather babouches, ceramics.

Transfer: Private transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport.

Farewell: Depart with the sounds of the medina in your ears. Bslama!

Quick Facts About This Tour

  • Best Time to Visit: Year-round, but Morocco is especially beautiful from November to February
  • Physical Rating: Moderate - Suitable for most fitness levels
  • Accommodation: 4-star hotels and comfortable lodges
  • Group Size: Small groups (max 12 people)
  • Transport: Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
  • Meals: As per itinerary (most meals included)

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