8 Days Imperial Cities Tour from Casablanca

Welcome to Morocco! Your 8-day imperial journey begins with a private pickup from Casablanca Mohammed V Airport or your hotel. Depart Casablanca on a scenic drive south to Marrakech, the "Red City" and one of Morocco's most iconic imperial capitals. Check into your traditional riad and spend your first evening exploring the buzzing Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, alive with musicians, street performers, and food stalls.

• Casablanca pickup, private transfer to Marrakech, evening orientation walk in Jemaa el-Fnaa.

Spend a full day exploring the cultural treasures of Marrakech with a private guide. Visit the 19th-century Bahia Palace with its mosaic courtyards, see the landmark minaret of Koutoubia Mosque, and wander through the botanical oasis of Jardin Majorelle (restored by Yves Saint Laurent). In the afternoon, navigate the vibrant artisan souks to watch leatherworkers, metal crafters, and carpet weavers in action.

• Guided city tour of Marrakech, entry to Bahia Palace & Jardin Majorelle, guided walk through local craft souks.

Depart Marrakech and travel into the lush foothills of the Middle Atlas Mountains to visit Ouzoud Waterfalls, the highest and most spectacular waterfalls in Morocco (110 meters high). Take a walk down river paths, view wild Barbary macaques living in the olive groves, and enjoy an optional traditional boat ride near the crash pools. Continue through rural mountain landscapes to Beni Mellal for hotel check-in and dinner.

• Countryside scenic drive, guided walk at Ouzoud Waterfalls, Barbary macaque observation, transfer to Beni Mellal.

After breakfast, journey north toward Fes, Morocco’s spiritual and intellectual capital. Travel through the scenic landscapes of the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing cedar forests, agricultural plains, and rural Berber settlements. Arrive in Fes by afternoon, check into your authentic medina riad, and enjoy an evening walk through the historic streets.

• Middle Atlas mountain drive, photo stops at rural villages, evening arrival in Fes.

Dedicate a full day to exploring Fes el-Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world's largest preserved medieval urban spaces. Guided by a local historical expert, visit Al-Qarawiyyin University (the world's oldest continuously operating university), marvel at the carved cedarwood and zellij tilework of Bou Inania Madrasa, watch traditional leather craftsmanship at Chouara Tanneries, and admire the golden brass doors of the Royal Palace in Fes el-Jdid.

• Full-day guided historical tour of Fes medina, entry to key monuments, guided walk through tanneries and artisan quarters.

Depart Fes for Meknes, the 17th-century imperial city built by Sultan Moulay Ismail. Tour the monumental Bab Mansour gate and the Royal Stables. Continue to Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring North Africa's best-preserved Roman ruins, triumphal arches, and mosaic floors. In the afternoon, drive north through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, ending the day with a walk through its famous blue-painted streets.

• Meknes monument tour, Volubilis Roman ruins excursion, scenic Rif Mountain drive, Chefchaouen evening walk.

Enjoy a relaxing morning capturing photos in Chefchaouen's serene blue alleys. Depart south toward Rabat, Morocco’s coastal capital city and fourth imperial capital. Tour Rabat’s imperial landmarks, including the 12th-century Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the picturesque cliffside Kasbah of the Oudayas overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

• Morning in Chefchaouen, drive to Rabat, guided tour of Hassan Tower and Kasbah of the Oudayas.

On the final day of your tour, take a short drive south along the Atlantic coast from Rabat to Casablanca. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy an optional photo stop at the famous oceanfront Hassan II Mosque before transferring directly to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) for your departure flight.

• Private transfer from Rabat to Casablanca Airport, drop-off service