Tour Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Starts in | Casablanca |
| Availability | Every day |
| Package Type | Tour Package |
| Transport | Air Conditioned Transport |
| Accommodation | Included |
| Guide | Expert Tour Guide |
| Duration | 7 days tour |
| Language | English |
| Price | from $1300 per person |
| Actions | Book Now |
Overview
Ready to trace Morocco’s royal heartbeat? With our 7 days imperial cities tour, you’ll experience a more personal, immersive journey through Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes, the Middle Atlas, and Marrakech. Stand in awe at Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque as Atlantic waves echo beneath its soaring minaret. Wander Rabat’s Kasbah of the Oudayas and the timeless Hassan Tower. Step back centuries amid the Roman ruins of Volubilis and Meknes’ grand gates. Lose yourself in Fes’s labyrinthine medina, from artisan souks to storied madrasas. Cruise the cedar-scented Middle Atlas past Ifrane and Azrou, then feel the spellbinding pulse of Marrakech at Jemaa el-Fnaa, where storytellers, spices, and lanterns light the night.
If you have a week to uncover Morocco, our 7-day imperial cities tour is designed to help you see more, do more, and connect more through curated small-group moments. Let this journey be your gateway to Morocco’s rich culture, craftsmanship, and cuisine—creating memories that last a lifetime. See Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes, the Middle Atlas, and Marrakech in ways you never imagined. Book your package tour today and make your next great adventure truly unforgettable.
7 Day Imperial Cities Tour Highlights
- Uncover Casablanca’s icons – from the Hassan II Mosque to the Corniche waterfront
- Enjoy the expertise of devoted tour guides in an intimate small-group setting
- Reach the Atlantic-to-Imperial corridor and marvel at Rabat’s Oudayas and Hassan Tower
- Tour the storied Roman city of Volubilis and Meknes’ grand Bab Mansour gate
- Explore Fes’s maze-like medina and learn about artisanal crafts and ancient madrasas
- In the Middle Atlas, discover Ifrane’s alpine charm and Azrou’s cedar forests
- Visit the vibrant, time-honored sights of Marrakech, from Jemaa el-Fnaa to Koutoubia
- Unwind in charming riads and hotels in Fes and Marrakech, known for warm service
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7 Days Imperial Cities itinerary
Here’s a warm, flexible starting point for your 7 Days Imperial Cities itinerary—a route we’ll happily tailor to your pace, interests, and travel style. Read on day by day to picture the experiences, timings, and distances, then tell us what you’d like to add, swap, or slow down. You’ll see suggested departure times and drive durations so planning feels effortless.
Day 1: Casablanca city (Hassan II) → overnight Casablanca
7 Days Imperial Cities itinerary begins by the Atlantic with a relaxed start that lets you settle in while still feeling the pulse of Morocco’s modern capital. After breakfast, you’ll set out around 9:30 AM for a guided introduction to Casablanca’s contrasts—elegant Art Deco boulevards, palm-lined corniches, and glittering new districts. The headline is the Hassan II Mosque, set dramatically over the ocean; we’ll time your visit to join an interior tour if you wish (tickets arranged on request). You will marvel at the scale—its cedar ceilings, zellij mosaics, and the glass floor peeking to the sea below. You will stroll the airy esplanade afterward for photos with the lighthouse and surf as a backdrop. Depending on energy, we’ll add the Habous quarter for artisan browsing and a café stop for mint tea and cornes de gazelle. Local travel within the city will be short hops of 10–25 minutes each; expect 20–40 minutes total transfer time between sites. Evening will be yours to walk the seaside Corniche and enjoy a seafood dinner before your overnight in Casablanca.
Day 2: Rabat highlights (Oudayas, Hassan Tower) → overnight Rabat
You’ll depart Casablanca at ~9:00 AM for Rabat (about 95 km / 1.5–2 hours), Morocco’s stately capital where coastal breezes meet gleaming white facades. On arrival, your guide will lead you into the Kasbah of the Oudayas, a blue-and-white Andalusian maze perched above the Bouregreg estuary. You will wander flower-trimmed lanes to a cliffside café for panoramic views across the river to Salé. You will then trace Rabat’s royal and spiritual heart: the Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohammed V, masterpieces of serenity and craftsmanship. Continue along the walls of the royal palace district and the Chellah necropolis if time allows—storks, gardens, Roman echoes. Lunch will be set at a riad or ocean-view terrace, tailored to your preferences. In the afternoon, you’ll have free time for the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art or browsing design boutiques downtown. Transfers between sites are brief (10–20 minutes each). Settle into your Rabat riad by early evening for a mellow night in the capital.
Day 3: Volubilis & Meknes → Fes → overnight Fes
After breakfast, you’ll roll inland at 8:30 AM from Rabat toward the Roman ruins of Volubilis (~150 km / 2.5 hours). The landscape will shift from coastline to olive groves, and on arrival your specialist guide will bring mosaics to life—Orpheus, the Labors of Hercules, riotous vines. You will walk along decumanus stones still warm with sun, pausing at the Basilica and Capitoline Temple for sweeping photos. You will then continue 35 km / ~45 minutes to Meknes, the “Versailles of Morocco,” to admire the monumental Bab Mansour gate, the Sahrij Swani granaries, and quiet medina streets scented with citrus. Lunch will be a farmhouse table or Meknassi classic, your choice. By mid-afternoon, you’ll drive on to Fes (~65 km / 1–1.5 hours) to settle into your riad inside or near the medina. As dusk falls, a host will orient you to the labyrinth and dinner options. Expect total drive time today of ~4.5–5 hours plus sightseeing; we’ll pace the day comfortably so it feels rich, not rushed.
Day 4: Fes medina tour → overnight Fes
Today is for the soul of Morocco: Fes el-Bali. You’ll start at 9:30 AM with your certified medina guide to unlock neighborhoods, artisan quarters, and mosques that most visitors miss. You will step through the Bab Boujloud (Blue Gate) into a living museum—tanneries with ochre vats, copper beaters in Seffarine Square, woodcarvers, and perfume makers. You will visit madrasas such as Bou Inania or Al Attarine (subject to opening times) to admire carved plaster and cedar lattices. Between stories of scholar caravans and sultan intrigue, we’ll pause for a rooftop tea overlooking the tanneries and a leisurely lunch of b’stilla or vegetarian tagines. The afternoon will weave past the Nejjarine Museum, spice souks, and hidden fondouks turned galleries. Walking distances vary, but expect 3–4 hours of gentle strolling broken by frequent stops; transfers are minimal in the medina. If you’d like, we’ll arrange a hammam and massage late-day. Evening is free to savor your riad’s courtyard calm.
Day 5: Middle Atlas loop (Ifrane, Azrou) → overnight Fes
You’ll change tempo with a fresh-air circuit into the Middle Atlas, departing Fes at ~9:00 AM. First is Ifrane (~70 km / 1–1.5 hours), a tidy alpine-flavored town with chalet roofs, cedar parks, and lakes—surprising, photogenic, and wonderfully calm. You will stroll the gardens and lakeside paths, then continue 20 km / ~30 minutes to Azrou’s cedar forest to look for Barbary macaques and breathe the resin-scented air. You will trace scenic backroads past apple orchards and stone villages, stopping for a rustic lunch of grilled brochettes or Amazigh flatbreads. Optional add-ons include the Dayet Aoua lake or a short forest hike; we’ll adapt to weather and your interests. Expect total driving of ~180–220 km / 3.5–4.5 hours with relaxed pauses for viewpoints and photos. By late afternoon you’ll be back in Fes for a final medina wander, a craft shopping consultation, or a cooking class we’ll gladly set up. Tonight, rest well—tomorrow, the Red City.
Day 6: Train/drive to Marrakech (Jemaa el-Fnaa) → overnight Marrakech
After breakfast, you’ll depart Fes for Marrakech by your preferred mode. The train is smooth and scenic (~6.5–7.5 hours with assigned seats), while a private road transfer covers ~530 km in 6.5–8 hours depending on stops. We’ll arrange door-to-door service either way, with packed snacks and lounge access in stations on request. On arrival mid-to-late afternoon, your host will orient you near Jemaa el-Fnaa—acrobats, storytellers, orange juice stands, and the call to prayer rolling across rooftops. You will drift into the souks as lanterns glow, tasting fresh-squeezed juice and honeyed chebakia. You will climb to a terrace at golden hour to watch the square transform as food stalls fire up and music gathers. If time allows, we’ll preview the Koutoubia gardens or a quick hop into the kasbah quarter. Expect minimal in-city transfers tonight (10–15 minutes by foot or short taxi). Turn in to your riad with Marrakech whispering just outside.
Day 7: Transfer to Casablanca → depart
Your final morning will be easy and well-managed. Depending on your flight, you’ll leave Marrakech for Casablanca by highway (~240 km / 2.5–3 hours) or head straight to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport from Marrakech (~2.5–3 hours) with buffer time built in. You will enjoy a relaxed breakfast and, if schedules permit, a short spin through a nearby garden or artisan quarter before departure. You will travel with confirmed seat assignments, driver contact details, and our team on standby should plans shift. On arrival at the airport, we’ll assist with porterage and check-in formalities as needed. This concludes your 7 Days Imperial Cities Tour—with photos, scents, and stories to bring home, and a standing invitation to return for the Sahara, the coast, or the High Atlas. Safe travels—and tell us how you’d like to personalize this itinerary next time.
Important Details
Includes
- All touring and accommodation
- Handpicked expert tour guide
- Rail/coach: Fes–Marrakech (standard class)
- Private A/C minibus for Casablanca–Rabat–Volubilis–Meknes–Fes segments
- Meals: 4–5 traditional tastings in Fes souks / Jemaa el-Fnaa
Excludes
- Anything not mentioned above
- Drinks with meals
- Entrance fees in Rabat, Volubilis, Meknes & Fes
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
What to Bring
- Hat & sunscreen
- Walking/closed-toe shoes
- Water & snacks
- Warm layers for cool desert nights (seasonal)
Essential Information
- Each day of this tour package will be led by a local guide who embodies our values: to provide you with an authentic, passion-filled tour.
- Choose your own riad/hotel from our hand-picked selection during the booking process.
- The order of the days is subject to change so we can optimize your itinerary for the best experience.
- During the booking process, it’s possible to add extra nights of accommodation before or after the tour package.
- During the booking process, it’s possible to add airport transfers. Arrival & departure options include the ONCF train from Casablanca Mohammed V Airport, airport shuttles in Marrakech, and taxis/trams to centralized locations in Casablanca, Fes, and Marrakech. From there you can reach your hotel easily. For a small fee, you can upgrade to a private airport transfer with hotel pickup/drop-off. Please contact us for more information.
- Casablanca/Rabat touring: We recommend purchasing a tram day pass or rechargeable card before the tour.
- Street-food tastings: Unfortunately, we’re unable to accommodate vegan or strictly vegetarian dietary restrictions. While we’ll do our best to cater to other needs (such as gluten-free and pescatarian), we cannot guarantee all requests. Tastings may slightly vary based on availability.
- Volubilis & Middle Atlas touring: While we aim to visit all scheduled locations, some sites are subject to availability due to weather, road conditions, or holiday traffic. In such cases, we will visit alternatives, or some visits may be cancelled on the spot.
- During peak periods, return times may be delayed.
- Transfers between hotels and train stations are not included in the package.
