Imperial Cities
6-Day Imperial Cities Tour: Casablanca, Meknes, Fes & Marrakech
Private 6-day tour of Morocco’s imperial cities from Casablanca: Meknes, Fes and Marrakech.
Three imperial cities in 6 days
Morocco has four imperial cities, each a former royal capital: Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech. This 6-day private tour links three of them from Casablanca. You visit Meknes, the city of Sultan Moulay Ismail and its monumental Bab Mansour gate, on your way to Fes, spend a full guided day in the Fes medina, then cross the country to Marrakech for the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the evening life of Jemaa el-Fna. The last morning brings you back to Casablanca.
Key facts
- Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
- Start and end: Casablanca
- Route: Casablanca – Meknes – Fes – Marrakech – Casablanca
- Style: Private tour with your own driver and local guides
- Best for: Seeing Fes and Marrakech in one short trip
Marrakech
Casablanca
Fes
Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca
Upon arrival in Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco, you will be met and transferred by van to your Casablanca hotel, where you will check in and relax for the afternoon.
Dinner will be served at a local restaurant, Overnigt at Hotel.
Day 2: Casablanca to Fez
After breakfast, you will set out towards the imperial city of Meknes, where you will tour for the day.
Then you will head off to Fes, the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco.
Dinner will be served at a local restaurant or at your Hotel. Overnigt at Hotel or Riad.
Day 3: Fez
After breakfast you will begin your guided tour of the medina, one of the world’s largest walled in cities. You will explore the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately woven Berber carpets and many other art objects of Morocco. A visit to the Kings Palace, the tanneries, and potters are just a few places you will experience. For lunch you will eat in traditional restaurant in the heart of the medina.
After lunch you will complete the tour and return to your hotel for the evening.
Day 4: Fez to Marrakech
After breakfast, you will head off towards Marrakech. Once in Marrakech, you will check into your hotel and then head off to the Djemaa el-Fna, the center square of the medina. The famous Djemaa
el-Fna, is one of the center attractions of Marrakech. Coming alive at night
with the local storytellers, entertainers, and mouth-watering barbeque pits,
the square is well worth a visit. A quiet cup of tea on the terrace of an
adjacent café provides a spectacular aerial view of the bustling square. Dinner will be served at Local restaurant or at your Hotel. Overnight at Hotel or Riad.
Day 5: Marrakech
After breakfast, you will have a guided tour of Marrakech, the southern pearl of Morocco. You will discover the Palace of the Bahia, the Saadian Tombs, and many other hidden treasures. After lunch, you will continue with the tour on to the magnificent Koutoubia Mosque and a guided visit to the Djemaa el-Fna square. The tour will conclude with an exploration of the souk (market) of Marrakech. Dinner will be served in a local restaurant.
Day 6: Marrakech to Casablanca
After breakfast, you will return to Casablanca, (approximately 2.5-3 hours). Depending on your departure time, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping or visiting any sights you missed earlier.
Depart from Casablanca.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the four imperial cities of Morocco?
Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech. Each served as the royal capital under a different dynasty. This tour covers Meknes, Fes and Marrakech, and Rabat can be added as a stop on day 2.
How long is the drive from Fes to Marrakech?
About 6 to 8 hours depending on the route. We break the drive with a lunch stop and pauses for photos.
Can we visit the Hassan II Mosque?
Yes, on day 1 or day 6 depending on your flight times. It is one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslim visitors, on guided tours.
Can we add the Sahara desert?
Yes. Our 8-day Sahara desert tour follows a similar route and adds a night in a desert camp at Merzouga.
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