9-Day Morocco Imperial Cities

After breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide and begin your guided tour of Rabat, a city with a long and impressive history, built in the Almohad era.

We begin with a tour of the Royal Palace of Rabat; with its majestic architecture, it is of significant official and ceremonial value. Next, we visit the pretty Kasbah of the Udayas, a charming area of blue-and-white alleyways that overlooks the River Bou Regreg, offering amazing views over it.

Spend some free time wandering around the ancient medina, browsing the local souks in the hunt for traditional goods such as leatherware, Moroccan jewellery, and souvenirs.

Take a break at the famous Café Maure, which sits along the river, to sample some Moroccan mint tea along with some tasty, traditional pastries such as Kaab Ghazal.

We then travel to the wonderful blue city of Chefchaouen in the afternoon.

Check into your hotel upon arrival, where you will spend the night.

Overnight in Chefchaouen
Meals: Breakfast, Tea break
Local experience: Café Maure Overlooking the Abouregrag River

After breakfast, meet up with your local guide to explore the "Blue Pearl" of Morocco, Chefchaouen on foot.

Get lost in the relaxing and picturesque medina old town, where blue washed walls offer a special and serene atmosphere. The tradition says that the color blue is to represent the sky and spirituality.

See key monuments including Kasbah Museum (Ali Ben Rachid Kasbah), Plaza Uta el-Hammam; the busy central square with cafes and typical shops lining the sides.

You will have free time to walk around the attractive streets, sit back and relax in some cafes, or simply soak up the serene atmosphere of this mountain town.

Overnight stay in Chefchaouen.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.

After breakfast, meet your driver guide and drive to Fez, with two unforgettable stops along the way.

First stop at Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the most well-preserved archaeological site in North Africa. Explore the impressive Roman remains accompanied by a local guide; the Triumphal Arch, the Capitoline Temple and the very well-preserved Orpheus mosaics representing Roman daily life are simply outstanding.

Then, continue to the 17th-century imperial city, once the capital built by Sultan Moulay Ismail and dubbed "Versailles of Morocco." Discover Meknes and its amazing architectural heritage with a local guide, including, among others, Bab El Mansour and the royal granaries Heri es-Souani.

After your visit, continue to Fez for check-in and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, find the spiritual and cultural soul of Fes, the oldest imperial city of Morocco and the former capital. Your guided visit begins in the ancient Medina of Fes, a 9th-century world heritage site and home to the world's first university.

Your guide will show you marvellous examples of Islamic architecture at the Bou Inania Madrasa and Al-Attarine Madrasa. Visit the famous traditional tanneries, the lively Seffarine Square and sites such as the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, the Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts & Crafts, the cabinet makers' souk and the ancient Jewish Mellah.

Learn about Morocco's wonderful craftsmanship and have a hands-on experience at a traditional pottery workshop led by a local artisan.

After lunch at a local restaurant, you will have some free time to either relax at your hotel or continue exploring the narrow lanes and busy souks of the old Medina on your own.

Interesting fact: Every October, Fez hosts one of the largest and most renowned Sufi festivals, attracting performers from around the world.

Overnight in Fez
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Local Experience: Pottery workshops

Following breakfast, leave for Marrakech via the picturesque Middle Atlas mountain range. You will pass through pretty villages like Imouzzer Kandar and the ski resort town of Ifrane (the "Switzerland of Morocco" with its alpine-style chalets and pretty landscape).

You will also pass through Beni Mellal (the "heart of agriculture in Morocco") before continuing on to the hustle and bustle of Marrakech (The Red City).

Arrive in Marrakech, where you will be taken to your hotel and check in.

Overnight in: Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, be prepared for a fully guided tour of this enchanted city.

Start the morning at the Majorelle Gardens, the enchanting botanical gardens created by French painter Jacques Majorelle and subsequently restored by Yves Saint Laurent.

Next, visit the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, known for its beautiful and impressive minaret, then move to the Mellah, the historic Jewish Quarter, known for its fascinating history and architecture.

After enjoying a wonderful lunch at a local restaurant, you'll enjoy an incredible ride around the busy streets of Marrakech in a 'Koutchi' (a horse-drawn carriage). During this truly unique tour of Marrakech, you'll get to absorb the city's atmosphere and energy as you journey on to the magical Jamaa El Fnaa square.

Overnight in Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Local Experience: Kotchi (Horse Carriage Tour)

Following a pleasant breakfast at your hotel, today you'll be able to enjoy a full free day in Marrakech. Mix with the local way of life, see what the Moroccans are really like, and absorb the magic of the city. Listen out for the storytellers and the snake charmers, and let Marrakesh enchant you.

Overnight in Marrakech.

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport in Casablanca to take your flight home.

Meal: Breakfast