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8-Day Imperial City Tour & Marrakesh Return

Customisable Itinerary
4.3 • 2 travellers have booked with Mohammed Adil L.

Trip Overview

Enjoy the best on your trip to Morocco as you embark on an eight-day adventure from the red mud-baked city of Marrakesh through Ifrane, Meknes, Fes and Rabat before finally returning back to Marrakesh. You'll visit the best of the Moroccan imperial cities and explore the fascinating sights of Volubilis and Moulay Idriss.

Through traditional guesthouses, authentic local meals and friendly hospitality, you will be introduced to the Moroccan culture and the locals. During this trip to Morocco, you'll also learn about the country's history, architecture and traditions by visiting the ancient medieval medinas, monuments, mausoleums and souks.
Program:
Day 1: arrival in Marrakech: picked up from Marrakesh Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Marrakech guided tour
Day 3: Marrakech to fez, stop in Ifrane
Day 4: Fes guided tour
Day 5: Volubilis Meknes & transfer to Rabat
Day 6: Rabat Guided tour
Day 7: Casablanca guided tour, transfer to Marrakech
Day 8: airport transfer in Marrakech
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature

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Itinerary

Day 1

Begin Your Trip to Morocco

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Begin Your Trip to Morocco

Upon arrival, you'll be picked up from Marrakesh Airport and transferred to your hotel. Your professional private driver will provide you with a brief review of your trip and what is to come over the next few days. You'll have the rest of the day to relax and enjoy the hotel's facilities or explore the area by yourself.

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    Accommodation

    Hôtel Almas3 star

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    Restaurants

    Les Jardins Du LotusOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), Marrakesh, Morocco to Marrakesh Menara Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Marrakesh

Day 2

Explore Marrakesh

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Explore Marrakesh

Today, you'll get to know the red-mud-baked city of Marrakesh with a full-day guided tour with a local guide who knows all of the best spots. Beginning with the Koutoubia Mosque and Bahia Palace in the morning, you'll head to Ben Youssef Madrasa after lunch, once the largest Islamic college in North Africa. You'll then head to the beautiful gardens of Majorelle designed by the French painter and finish the tour at Jemma el-Fna, where a surprise on every corner awaits you.

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    Accommodation

    Hôtel Almas3 star

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    Activities

    Koutoubia Mosque

    Bahia Palace

    Ben Youssef Madrasa

    Jardin Majorelle

    Jemaa el-Fna

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    Restaurants

    KABANA ROOFTOP FOOD & COCKTAILSOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), Marrakesh, Morocco to Marrakesh Menara Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Marrakesh

Day 3

Travel from Marrakesh to Fes

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Travel from Marrakesh to Fes

Today, you'll travel to Fes across the Atlas Mountains. Whilst this may seem like a long journey, it is an incredibly scenic and pleasant one at that with regular stops to enjoy the views, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and as you near Fes, you'll stop in the alpine resort of Ifrane. Built by the French, this town was an attempt to recreate a ski town frequented by the affluent. In the late afternoon, you'll arrive in Fes.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Volubilis4 star

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    Activities

    Ifrane

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), Marrakesh, Morocco to Marrakesh Menara Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Marrakesh

    Ifran

    Fes

Day 4

Fes Cultural Tour

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Fes Cultural Tour

Today, you'll see Fes as few travellers have done before. With a local knowledgeable guide and driver, you'll explore the depths of the city and learn all about the history of the areas and the traditions of the people as you do. Beginning with the Royal Palace, you'll then head into the Jewish Quarter of Fes, visiting the Ibn Danan Synagogue and Jnan Sbil Garden afterwards. As your day continues, you'll visit the ceramic factories and the tanneries, learning all about these huge trades in Fes.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Volubilis4 star

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    Activities

    Royal Palace of Fes

    Bab Mallah Jewish Quarter of Fes

    Ibn Danan Synagogue

    Jnan Sbil Garden

    Fes Ceramic School

    Bou Inania Madrasa

    Chouara Tannery

    Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts

    University of Al-Qarawiyyin

    Al Attarine Madrasa

    Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II

    Fes El Jdid

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    Restaurants

    Restaurant SoultanaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), Marrakesh, Morocco to Marrakesh Menara Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Fes

Day 5

Volubilis, Mouly Idriss, Meknes & Travel to Rabat

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Volubilis, Mouly Idriss, Meknes & Travel to Rabat

Today, you'll leave Fes behind as your trip to Morocco takes you towards Meknes discovering Volubilis and Moulay Idriss on the way. Volubilis is the partly excavated city that was once a Berber then Roman settlement. You'll then visit one of Morocco's most important pilgrimage sites, Moulay Idriss, followed by the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss and the ingeniously designed royal stables. You'll finish the day exploring Rabat's Old Quarter , spend the night in Rabat

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Lutèce

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    Activities

    Volubilis

    Moulay Idriss Zerhoun

    Moulay Ismail Royal Stables

    Bab Mansour Gate

    Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), Marrakesh, Morocco to Marrakesh Menara Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Fes

    Fez-Meknès

    Meknes

    Rabat

Day 6

Explore Rabat

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Explore Rabat

Beginning with the famous unfinished Hassan Mosque and its 44-metre unfinished minaret which has become a historic symbol of Rabat, you'll enjoy a full-day tour to discover the capital city of Rabat. You'll visit the Kasbah of the Oudayas, built in the 12th century and home to old fashioned Moorish gardens, and Chellah, a medieval fortified Muslim necropolis. At the end of the day, you'll be transferred to Casablanca city.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Campanile Casablanca Centre Ville3 star

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    Activities

    Rabat Old Quarter Mellah

    Hassan Tower

    Mausoleum of Mohammed V

    Kasbah of the Oudayas

    Chellah

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    Restaurants

    Restaurant Les FleursOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), Marrakesh, Morocco to Marrakesh Menara Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rabat

    Casablanca

Day 7

Explore Casabalnca & Travel Back to Marrakesh

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Explore Casabalnca & Travel Back to Marrakesh

Beginning with the famous Mosque Hassan II, a historic symbol of Casablanca, you'll enjoy a full-day tour to discover the economic capital city of Morocco. Casablanca is home to some of Morocco's most important structures, your guide will introduce you to the history of this often-overlooked city. At the end of the day, you'll be transferred back to Marrakesh city.

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    Accommodation

    Hôtel Almas3 star

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    Activities

    Central Market of Casablanca

    Habous

    Hassan II Mosque

    St. Peter's Cathedral

    Free Time in Casablanca

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), Marrakesh, Morocco to Marrakesh Menara Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Casablanca

    Rabat

    Marrakesh

Day 8

Goodbye Morocco!

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Goodbye Morocco!

Depending on the time of your departure flight, you'll be transferred to the airport of Marrakesh by your driver who will wish you a safe and pleasant onward journey.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), Marrakesh, Morocco to Marrakesh Menara Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Marrakesh

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What’s included?

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 32 activities
  • 8 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

Notes

Included:
Transportation / air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up &drop off Hotel
Professional English speaking driver
Local guides in the cities
Airport Transfers
Accommodations with breakfast

Not included:
Lunches –dinners-drinks
Personal items
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