The imperial cities of Morocco: a great classic of the Shereefian kingdom. We didn't do anything revolutionary; we combined Fez, Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakech. 4 cities, 4 stories, 4 atmospheres.
However, we have selected 4 luxurious and charming addresses to ensure that you make this Moroccan trip in the best conditions of comfort. Here is the ideal formula for discovering the cities that managed to preserve the heritage of imperial Morocco in one week.
Every day a different stage or almost, to absorb the environment and particularity of each of these cities. For the night, we selected the best in terms of comfort and location.
Sometimes contemporary, sometimes Moroccan Art Deco or even bucolic, each house is different, but they all have character, and we particularly like them. We have added a car rental for the period of your stay, but you have the possibility of opting for a vehicle with a driver (with supplement).
In Marrakech, Fez and Casablanca, you can even hire the services of a guide. This circuit is built in the best possible way so that you can discover the essentials in a week. However, you can ask us to customize it to your liking: add one night in Casablanca or another in Marrakesh or more. NB: This example program was designed to inspire you to create your personalized trip to Morocco. You can customize it with our specialized consultants. Marrakech can also be the arrival point in Morocco. Traveling is possible all year round.
Note: It is highly recommended to use an accompanying guide to better appreciate the beauty and interest of the tourist sites. We can provide you with a local guide in Marrakech and Fez for a supplement. - Afterwards, we will give you all our "tips": restaurants, cafes…
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Program steps:
Day 1: Casablanca
Day 2: Casablanca – Meknes. About 210 km, approximately 3 hours of travel.
Day 3: Meknès – Volubilis – Fez. About 120 km, approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes of travel.
Day 4: Fez
Day 5: Fez – Azrou – Lake Bin Louidane. About 370 km, approximately 5 hours of travel.
Day 6 : Bin Louidane - Marrakesh. About 150 km, approximately 2 hours of travel.
Day 7: Marrakech
Day 8: Marrakech – Casablanca
• Conditions for renting your car.
7 days of car rental in category A/B/C/D or 4x4, according to your choice.
VAT includes unlimited mileage, comprehensive insurance, delivery and collection from your hotel.
The entire route is on excellent asphalt roads.
It is not necessary to rent a 4x4; you will have few opportunities to use it in off-road conditions.
From April to October, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
YOUR ITINERARY
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN CASABLANCA
Reception at Casablanca airport and transfer to the hotel. The economic capital of Morocco awaits you.
A recommended city tour includes a visit to the large United Nations esplanade, surrounded by the courthouse, city hall and the residential neighborhood of Anfa. Also take the opportunity to visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque (subject to availability, excluding holidays and Fridays).
Additionally, you'll take a detour along Avenida Mohamed V to admire the "art deco" facades. You will spend the night in a hotel in Casablanca. Marrakech can also be the arrival point with a supplement for the transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca, a 2-hour motorway journey.
Day 2: CASABLANCA – RABAT. APPROX 210 KM. 3H
Early in the morning, your vehicle will be delivered and you will leave for Rabat, the administrative capital, to visit the medina and, in particular, the old Jewish quarter.
We also recommend a visit to the Hassan Tower and the mausoleum of Mohammed V, built in honor of the king who died in 1961, and the Mechouar mosque. Dinner and overnight in Rabat. Continuation to Meknès and its famous gates of Bab el Mansour and Bab El Khamis.
Night in Rabat.
Day 3: RABAT - MEKNES - APPROX 210 KM. 3H
Continuation to Meknès and its famous gates of Bab el Mansour and Bab el Khamis, its barns, Moulay Ismaïl's stables and the Sahrij Swani basin, a cousin of the one found in Marrakesh.
After visiting Meknès, we headed to Volubilis, the largest Roman presence in North Africa. Arrival late afternoon in Fez. Installing in a riad is the first discovery of the medina, which is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful in the Arab world.
Night in Fez.
Day 4: FAITH
A day dedicated to Fez, the oldest of the imperial cities, which for centuries was the cultural and religious center of the Muslim West.
Discover the most beautiful medina in the Arab world:
• The medersa Bou Inania
• Néjarine square with its magnificent fountain decorated with mosaics
• The many souks Visit the Batha folk art museum, the Royal Palace, then the Marinid tombs from where you have an aerial view of the city and its walls.
Night in Fez.
Day 5: FEZ - AZROU - LAKE BIN LOUIDANE - APPROX 330 KM. 5H
Departure towards the impressive Ouzoud waterfalls, passing through Ifrane, a ski resort located in a vast clearing, and continuing to Azrou, known for its artisanal cooperative.
We will cross the Middle Atlas, arriving in Ouzoud in the afternoon, with enough time to explore the famous Atlas waterfalls. You might be lucky enough to spot red monkeys in the cedar forests.
Night in Bin Louidane.
Day 6: OUZOUD - MARRAKECH - APPROX 150 KM. 2H
You will have time to relax and enjoy the exceptional atmosphere of your hotel. You can also explore the Bin Louidane gorges by boat before returning to Marrakech.
In the city, the vibrant Jemaa el Fna square awaits you, or you can choose the tranquility of your charming Riad.
The vehicle will be returned in Marrakesh, directly to your riad.
Night in Marrakech.
Day 7: MARRAKECH
Day dedicated to Marrakech, the former imperial city. You will have the opportunity to explore the majestic silhouette of Koutoubia, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace, which was the residence of the Grand Vizier Ba Ahmed at the end of the 19th century, and the Dar Si-Said museum, a former residence of the brother of the Vizir, now transformed into a Museum of Fine Arts.
Don't forget to visit the dyers' souk, where you'll find everything from leather to spices.
Night in Marrakech.
Day 8: MARRAKECH - CASABLANCA
Transport to Casablanca airport, lasting approximately 2 hours via motorway.
It is also possible to depart from Marrakech.
Services Included:
- 5 days of air-conditioned vehicle rental in categories A/B/C/D/G, depending on your choice. (VAT included, unlimited mileage, comprehensive insurance, delivery and collection in Marrakech)
- 1 night in Casablanca
- 1 night in Rabat
- 2 nights in Fez
- 1 night at Lake Bin Louidane
- 2 nights in Marrakech
- Light lunches
-Transfer from Casablanca airport to the hotel and from Marrakesh to Casablanca airport.
Not included:
- International flights to Morocco
- Lunches and dinners
- Tips and extras
- Visits and activities
- Fuel for the vehicle in Fez and Marrakesh
Price indication:
- Price per person, based on 2 people
- With category B car rental: From 990 euros
- Vehicle with driver: From 1070 euros
- The final price depends on the number of people, the season and the category of the hotel and car.
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