Imperial Cities

Rabat, Meknes, Fez and Marrakech: Morocco’s four imperial cities in five days, starting from Casablanca.

Duration
5 days
Distance
approx. 850 km
Start
Casablanca
End
Marrakech
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Schematic map, not to scale.

Day-by-day itinerary

A suggested itinerary that we adjust with you: stops, times and visits.

  1. Day 1

    Casablanca, Rabat

    90 km1 hr 15 min drive

    Pickup in Casablanca, at Mohammed V Airport or your hotel. A stop at the Hassan II Mosque, then on to Rabat: the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.

    Overnight in Rabat

  2. Day 2

    Rabat, Meknes, Fez

    200 km3 hr drive

    Meknes, the city of Moulay Ismail: Bab Mansour, El Hedim Square and the royal granaries. Arrival in Fez in the late afternoon.

    Overnight in Fez

  3. Day 3

    Fez

    Sightseeing day

    A day in the medina of Fes el-Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: Bab Boujloud, the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Chouara tanneries. Your driver drops you off and picks you up at the medina gates.

    Overnight in Fez

  4. Day 4

    Fez, Marrakech

    530 km7 hr drive

    Across the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and the cedar forests of Azrou, then the Beni Mellal plain. Arrival in Marrakech in the evening.

    Overnight in Marrakech

  5. Day 5

    Marrakech

    Morning sightseeing

    The Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace and the Majorelle Garden, then Jemaa el-Fna square. The tour ends at your hotel, or with a transfer to the airport.

What the price includes

The price is per vehicle, not per person.

Included

  • The air-conditioned vehicle and its driver for the whole tour
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • The driver’s accommodation and meals
  • Pickup at the airport or your hotel, and the drop-off at the end
  • A cool box on board to keep your drinks cold

Not included

  • Accommodation and meals for travellers
  • Entry fees to monuments and sites
  • Local guides, on request
  • Tips

The right vehicle for your group

Choose by the number of passengers and bags: we will advise you in the quote.

4x41 to 4 passengersVanUp to 7 passengersPremium MinibusUp to 16 passengersCoachUp to 54 passengers

More than 54 passengers? Several vehicles, coordinated on the same itinerary. All vehicles are drawn to the same scale.

Good to know

Best time to go

Spring and autumn, for mild days in the medinas and on the Middle Atlas road.

The medinas on foot

Cars cannot enter the medinas, so your driver drops you as close as possible. Bring comfortable shoes.

A local guide

In Fez and Meknes, an official local guide helps you find your way through the alleys. Ask for one with your quote.

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