8 Day Imperial Cities Morocco
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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Morocco’s Imperial Cities, vibrant markets, and breathtaking landscapes. This immersive tour takes you from the bustling metropolis of Casablanca to the historical wonders of Rabat, Meknes, and Fez. Explore ancient Roman ruins in Volubilis, navigate the maze-like medinas, and experience the cultural richness of Morocco’s most iconic destinations.
Travel through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains en route to Marrakech, where the lively souks and the famous Jemaa El-Fna square captivate visitors with street performers and traditional artisans. Journey to the coastal town of Essaouira, known for its Portuguese history and picturesque seaside charm, before making your way back to Casablanca with stops in Safi and El Jadida.
With guided city tours, comfortable accommodations, and authentic Moroccan cuisine, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and adventure. Optional experiences, including traditional dinners with entertainment and scenic horse carriage rides, enhance your exploration of this mesmerizing country.
Included/Excluded
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed National English- speaking guide
- Accommodation at specified
- 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners at the hotels
- ⦁ Sightseeing tours and all related entrance fees as listed and marked in green in the itinerary
- Tips & gratuities. Any expenditure of a personal nature
- Drinks, bottled water en- route, or any not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
Tour Plan
Day 1
You will be met upon arrival in the commercial capital of Morocco and start your tour with an orientation tour of the city of Casablanca and the resplendent Hassan II Mosque, the largest Mosque outside of Saudi Arabia, before continuing your coastal route on to Rabat, the Imperial capital, where you visit the Hassan Tower and the Mohamed V Mausoleum where his late Majesty King Hassan II is also buried alongside his father. Dinner and overnight in your Rabat hotel. D
Day 2
Today sees you finishing the visit of Rabat and then continuing on to the next Imperial City, that of Meknes, the one-time capital of Moulay Ismaël, his royal stables – called Hri Souani in Arabic – there once housed 12,000 horses!! Founded in the 9th century by the Zenata Berbers, you have time to visit the old ramparts, the Agoudal basin; the stables and one of the most beautiful gates in the Kingdom of Morocco – the Bab el Mansour before breaking for lunch. From here you continue to Volubilis, with its impressive the Roman ruins and mosaics which are particularly well preserved. Now on to the Imperial City of Fez for your dinner and overnight. BD
Local Lunch in Meknes : 18$ per Pax (drinks are excluded)
Day 3
A full day to explore this magnificent city, one of the best living examples of a medieval Arab city and the religious capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. You take in the Karaouine mosque and Medersa Bouanania whilst also experiencing the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the labyrinth of souks and tanneries. The tour includes photo stops at the imposing gate of Bab Boujloud, the ancient ramparts, the splendid fountain at Place Nejjarine and the beautiful front entrance to the Royal Palace. A light lunch is served in a local restaurant –not included – see OPTIONAL|
Local Lunch in Fes : 18$ per Pax (drinks are excluded)
Dinner with Show at Palais Medina Fes : 55$ per Pax
Enjoy a delicious traditional meal of several courses, sampling Moroccan cuisine in an authentic restaurant in the medina. Traditional folkloric entertainers pass your table throughout the evening adding to the ambience. (drinks are excluded)
Day 4
On today south to Marrakech, through the cedar forests of Ifrane, the almost Alpine- like ski resort in the Middle Atlas Mountains, then on to Beni Mellal in the fruit growing region, finishing late afternoon in Marrakech. Dinner and overnight in your Marrakech hotel. BD
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Local Lunch in Beni Mellal : 25$ per Pax (drinks are excluded)
Day 5
A full day in Marrakech with the historical sites in the morning. Lunch in a local restaurant and then afternoon in the Souks and the Djmâa El Fna square, perhaps the highlight of the whole day with its myriad of street performers. Dinner in your Marrakech hotel. BD
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Fantasia dinner with Show at Chez Ali : 65$ per Pax
Enjoy a delicious traditional meal of several courses, sampling Moroccan cuisine from the seven different regions, under elaborate caïdal tents within a Kasbah centred on an arena. Traditional folkloric entertainment throughout the evening leads up to the grand finale; charging horsemen, acrobats, fire-eating, all contribute to the atmosphere of this unforgettable evening. (drinks are excluded)
2H Horse Carriage ride: 35$ per Car for 2 to 3Pax per hour
Enjoy a beautiful and flowing carriage ride 2 hours to Marrakech, you'll do a round the ramparts and through the extensive gardens of Agdal which are the oldest gardens of Marrakech and also through the amazing way of Medina, Horse carriage is a means of most original and non-polluting 4 wheel pulled by two horses and carrying passengers sit on a comfortable seat at the rear, it will give you the opportunity to explore the city and admire the beauty of the nature of this imperial city.
Day 6
After breakfast you drive west to the picturesque town of Essaouira situated on the Atlantic coast. After lunch –not included – see OPTIONAL, an afternoon visit of this charming ancient fortified Portuguese city then dinner & overnight in your Essaouira hotel. BD
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Local Lunch in Essaouira : 20$ (drinks are excluded)
Day 7
After breakfast continue up the coast to another of these ex-Portuguese Colonial towns, Safi, famed for its potteries -you will have lunch here in a small fish restaurant in the old town –not included – see OPTIONAL. Further north visit El Jadida and its Portuguese cisterns. El Jadida was built from 1502 and its fortifications with bastions and ramparts are good examples of Renaissance military design. Dinner and overnight in Casablanca, the Commercial capital. BD
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Local Lunch in Safi : 20$ (drinks are excluded)
Day 8
In keeping with your flight schedule transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport for your departure flight or extension of your stay in Morocco. B