8-Day Morocco Imperial Cities Tour
Discover Morocco’s imperial cities on this private 8-day tour from Marrakech. Explore Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes and Fes before travelling through the landscapes of the Middle Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert dunes of Merzouga. This journey combines historic monuments, traditional medinas, mountain scenery and an unforgettable night in a desert camp.
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
When you arrive at Marrakech Airport, your driver will welcome you and take you to your accommodation. After check-in, enjoy some free time to get your first impressions of the Red City.
Depending on your arrival time, you can walk through the medina, explore the traditional souks or visit the famous Jemaa el-Fna Square, known for its restaurants and street performers. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 2: Guided Tour of Marrakech
After breakfast, discover Marrakech with a local guide. Visit the city’s main historic monuments, including Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the Koutoubia Mosque.
Continue through the narrow streets of the medina, where you can explore traditional souks, artisan workshops and local customs. Finish the day at Jemaa el-Fna Square and enjoy its unique atmosphere. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 3: Marrakech – Casablanca – Rabat
After breakfast, leave Marrakech and travel to Casablanca, Morocco’s economic capital. On arrival, discover the famous Hassan II Mosque, one of the country’s most remarkable monuments, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Continue along the Aïn Diab Corniche before travelling to Rabat, the administrative capital of the kingdom. On arrival, discover Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Kasbah of the Udayas. Overnight in Rabat.
Day 4: Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes
After breakfast, travel to Meknes, one of Morocco’s former imperial capitals. Discover the famous Bab Mansour Gate, El Hedim Square and the historic city walls, which reflect the city’s rich past.
Continue to Volubilis, an important Roman archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its ancient columns, building remains and well-preserved mosaics.
After the visit, continue to Fes. Check in at your accommodation and spend the night in Fes.
Day 5: Guided Tour of Fes
Spend the day discovering Fes, one of Morocco’s oldest imperial cities. Accompanied by a local guide, explore the medina of Fes el-Bali, its traditional streets and historic monuments.
Visit Bou Inania Madrasa, Nejjarine Square, the artisan quarters and the famous traditional tanneries. You can also observe local craftspeople at work and discover the cultural heritage of this historic city. Overnight in Fes.
Day 6: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Midelt
After breakfast, leave Fes and travel towards the Middle Atlas Mountains. Make your first stop in Ifrane, a town known for its distinctive architecture, gardens and green landscapes.
Continue to the cedar forest of Azrou, where you can admire centuries-old trees and observe Barbary macaques in their natural environment. The road then crosses beautiful mountain scenery and traditional villages.
Arrive in Midelt in the late afternoon. Check in at your accommodation and spend the night there.
Day 7: Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga
After breakfast, travel towards the Sahara Desert through the landscapes of southern Morocco. Discover the Ziz Valley, known for its extensive palm groves and traditional earthen villages.
Continue to Erfoud, famous for its fossils and desert scenery, before reaching Merzouga, at the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a camel ride across the dunes and admire the sunset. Arrive at your desert camp, where you will have a traditional dinner and spend the evening under the stars. Overnight at a camp in Merzouga.
Day 8: Merzouga – Marrakech
Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast at the camp, return to Merzouga to meet your driver and begin the journey back to Marrakech.
Travel through the landscapes of southern Morocco, across valleys and the High Atlas Mountains. Several stops can be arranged along the way to enjoy the views and take a break.
Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon. Your driver will take you to your accommodation or the airport, depending on your travel plans. This marks the end of your 8-day Morocco imperial cities tour.
Included
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional driver throughout the tour.
- Fuel and transport expenses.
- Airport transfers.
- Accommodation for 7 nights.
- Breakfasts at the accommodation.
- Dinners when provided by the accommodation.
- Guided tour of Marrakech.
- Guided tour of Fes.
- Camel ride in Merzouga.
- One night in a desert camp.
- Assistance throughout the tour.
Excluded
- International flights.
- Lunches and drinks.
- Dinners not listed among the included services.
- Local guides in cities other than Marrakech and Fes.
- Entrance fees to monuments and historical sites.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips.
- Optional activities.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 8-day tour private?
Yes, the tour is private and includes a professional driver.
Which imperial cities will we visit?
You will visit Marrakech, Rabat, Meknes and Fes.
Does the tour include guided visits?
Yes, guided visits of the medinas of Marrakech and Fes are included.
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts and ends in Marrakech.
