Imperial Cities and Marrakesh: A 10-Day Moroccan Adventure

Arrival at Casablanca Mohamed V airport. Warm welcome, assistance, and transfer to your hotel in Casablanca. Check-in, dinner, and overnight.

After breakfast, meet your guide for a captivating tour of Casablanca, the vibrant business capital. See the exterior of the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, Mohamed V Square, the United Nations Place, the bustling central market, the historic Habous district, and the elegant Anfa residential area. Enjoy independent lunch before departing to Rabat, Morocco’s white imperial city. Explore the administrative capital with its iconic Hassan Tower, the stunning Mohamed V Mausoleum, the charming Kasbah of Oudayas, and the Medina. Check-in at your hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, journey towards Fez, stopping to explore the fascinating Roman ruins of Volubilis along the way. Continue to Meknes, known as “the Moroccan Versailles.” Enjoy independent lunch before discovering this historic city with its impressive Bab Mansour gate and charming old medina. Arrive in Fez for dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Dedicate the entire day to uncovering the treasures of Fez, Morocco’s oldest cultural and spiritual center. Explore the medieval medina, visit the historic Medersas (Islamic schools), admire the Karaouine Mosque, and discover the renowned Nejjarine fountain. Enjoy independent lunch before continuing your exploration through the old medina, witnessing skilled artisans practicing traditional crafts. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive towards Marrakech, crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains. Pass through the picturesque towns of Immouzer du Kander and Ifrane (a charming ski resort nestled in a cedar forest). Stop at Beni-Mellal for a relaxing break. Enjoy independent lunch before continuing to Marrakech. As you approach, witness the dramatic shift from lush greenery to the iconic red earth that defines Morocco’s landscape. Check-in at your hotel, enjoy dinner, and overnight.

Immerse yourself in the magic of Marrakech, the “Pearl of the South.” Explore the Dar Si Said Museum, admire the Koutoubia Mosque, discover the Bahia Palace’s intricate beauty, and wander through the tranquil Menara Gardens. Enjoy lunch at your hotel before exploring the vibrant souks (markets), winding streets, and the captivating Djemaâ El Fna square – a non-stop spectacle of storytellers, snake charmers, and fire-eaters! Overnight at your hotel. Optional: Experience an unforgettable evening with a Diffa Fantasia dinner under traditional caïdal tents at Chez Ali, featuring camel and horse shows and vibrant folkloric performances.

Enjoy a free day to explore Marrakech at your leisure or relax by the hotel pool. Independent lunch. Optional: Embark on a half-day excursion to the scenic Ourika Valley. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Another opportunity for independent exploration or relaxation in Marrakech. Independent lunch. Optional: Take a full-day excursion to Ouarzazate, exploring the cinematic landscapes of this desert gateway. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

A final day to soak up the atmosphere of Marrakech. Independent lunch. Optional: Discover the coastal charm of Essaouira on a full-day excursion. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

After breakfast, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to Mohamed V airport for your return flight, with assistance provided for boarding formalities.