Morocco's Historic Tour from Tangier

This 9-day Morocco imperial cities tour  highlights the best of Morocco's historic Imperial cities, Meknes, Fes, Rabat, and Marrakech with additional time dedicated to Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Casablanca.

From Tangier to Tetouen and into the heart of the rif mountains wander the blue-painted streets of Chefchaouen, passed Roman ruins in Volubilis, and through the medieval medina in Fes. Carry on to Morocco's capital, Rabat, before arriving to the modern Casablanca and finishing in the ochre City Marrakech. Discover Morocco's exceptional architecture, ornate artisanship, delicious food, and bustling souks are sure to leave you charmed.

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Duration
9 Days
Service Level
Standard
Start Location
Tangier
End Location
Marrakesh

Arrival in Tangier

Arrival in Tangier your private driver will pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. Free afternoon to spend it at your leisure.

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Accommodation:La Tangerina (or similar)
Meals included:No meals included.
Transportation:Private Vehicule
    • Cape Spartel & Hercules Cave
      25 € per personDuration: 2h

      If time permits, drive to Cape Spartel at the entrance to the Straits of Gibraltar, and see the lighthouse that marks the convergence of the Atla

    • Arranged dinner
      50 € per person

      Dinner in one of the best restaurants in Tangier or in your Riad.

    Tangier - Chefchaouen

    You will be picked up from your hotel in Tangier after breakfast and drive through the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen, enjoy the scenic route, stopping along the way to admire the views and to stretch your legs. Stop in Tetouen, enter the medina through Bab el Okla and continue on for a walking tour of the old town. See Jewish section, the Andalusian section, the Berber market, the ladies market and Guersa el Kbira. After lunch in Tetouen we will head to the charming chefchaouen known for its blue-washed buildings in its historic medina, explore its maze-like narrow streets and alleyways which cling to the northern hillside.

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    Accommodation:Dar Chaouen (or similar)
    Meals included:breakfast
    Transportation:Private Vehicule
    • Tetouan Guided Visit
      Duration: 4h

      Embark on a quick sightseeing tour of Tetouan and visit to the Big Mosque, the Spanish Cathedral, Babu Saidi, the Kasbah, the Medina, and Hassan II square

      Chefchaouen - Meknes

      Spend the morning to exploring more Chefchaouen before leaving to Meknes. Enjoy a light walk to Ras El Ma or hike to the Spanish mosque and enjoy one last view over Chefchaouen. Lunch will be on route to Volubiis. Leave the Rif mountains behind and head to the Roman Ruins of Volubiiis. Stop and stretch your legs, meet up your local guide to visit the  roman ruins a UNESCO protected site, founded in the 3rd century BCE. Continue to Meknes, upon arriving in Meknes, settle into your accommodation and have a free evening to spend at your leisure.

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      Accommodation:Riad Palais Didi (or similar)
      Meals included:breakfast
      Transportation:Private Vehicule
      • Volubilis Guided Tour
        Duration: 2h

        Visit the impressive, well-preserved Roman ruins with a local guide. Peer into old bathhouses, marvel at the still-present mosaic floors, and gaze up at towering marble pillars.

      • Chefchaouen Guided Visit
        25 € per personDuration: 1h - 2h

        Join a guided walk of Chefchaouen and visit the Grand Mosque and its unusual octagonal minaret, stop by the Kasbah Museum, explore a fascinating

      Meknes - Fes

      The morning is devoted to discover the historical 17th century’s heritage, and the marvelous Ismailia capital Meknes. Meet your local guide and see the huge walls of the old Medina, see the fascinating gate of Bab El Mansour.. After lunch and the visit of Meknes we will head to the oldest of the imperial cities in Morocco. Arrive in Fes check in your Hotel and free afternoon.

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      Accommodation:Riad Dar D'Or (or similar)
      Meals included:breakfast
      Transportation:Private Vehicule
      • Guided visit of Meknes
        Duration: 2h

        Embark on a half day guided tour of Meknes, Learn about Bab Mansour, Bab Khemis, El Heri es-Souan, huge granaries and stables built by Moulay Ism

        Fes Sightseeing Tour

        Meet your guide in your Riad/Hotel at 09am and start the visit of “the oldest living Medina in the world”. Start at the gateway of the Royal Palace and the Blue Gate " Bab Boujloud ".  Explore the twisting streets of the old Medina, Madrasa Bounania, the elegant Nejjarine Fountain & Musuem and the pungent Chouara Tannery...You will have free afternoon to spend at your leisure. Check optional activities below.

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        Accommodation:Riad Dar D'Or (or similar)
        Meals included:breakfast
        Transportation:Private Vehicule
        • Explore Fes
          Duration: 6h

          Lose yourself in the charm of the Fez Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, explore the twisting streets of the old Medina, the elegant Nejjarine

        • Cooking Class Fes
          85 € per person

          Cook yourself either lunch or dinner on this course in Fez that teaches you how to prepare Moroccan cuisine. 

        Fes - Rabat

        Leave Fes behind and venture north to the imperial city (and present-day capital) of Rabat. Check in your Hotel, sip some Morroccan mint tea before joining the guided tour of the Moroccan Capital. Explore the medieval fortification of the Chellah Necropolis and wander the Roman and Islamic ruins. Enter through the grand door of the Kasbah des Oudaias into Rabat's old city center. Visit the 20th-century Andalusian Gardens and the Hassan Tower, a minaret of the incomplete mosque and Mausoleum of Mohamed V.

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        Accommodation:Riad Zyo (or similar)
        Meals included:breakfast
        Transportation:Private Vehciule
        • Rabat Guided Visit
          Duration: 2h

          Embark on a guided tour of Rabat and visit the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, the Hassan Tower, Kasbah Chellah and Oudaya Gardens.

          Rabat - Marrakech

          Leave Rabat behind and drive along the coast to Casablanca,  our first stop is the imposing Hassan II Mosque, which boasts the world's tallest minaret. Afterwards we will go for lunch in one of the Restaurant at the beach promenade that follows the Atlantic coast "Ain Diab " and is sometimes referred to as Morocco's Miami After lunch, it's back on the road; we will take the motor way to Marrakech, nicknamed the Red City for the vermillion-hued clay used to construct its buildings. Check into your riad and free time to spend it at your leisure.

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          Accommodation:Palm Menara Hotel (or similar)
          Meals included:breakfast
          Transportation:Private Vehicule
            • Hassan II Mosque
              13 € per personDuration: 1h

              Join a morning tour and marvel at the fine artisanship: hand-carved stone and wood, intricate marble floor detailing, and gilded ceilings.

            Marrakech Guided Visit

            You will be picked up from your hotel at 09am, meet your guide and start your Guided city tour of Marrakech, visit The Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Medrassa Ben Youssef, see the Koutoubia Mosque from outside  Souks and Jamaa el Fna Square. You will have free afternoon to spend at your leisure. Check optional activities below.

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            Accommodation:Palm Menara Hotel (or similar)
            Meals included:breakfast
            Transportation:Private Vehicule
            • Marrakech Guided Visit

              Visit The Bahia Palace, Medrassa Ben Youssef, see the Koutoubia Mosque from outside. Wander the  Souks and Jamaa el Fna Square.

            • Dinner Show
              60 € per personDuration: 3h

              Enjoy an incredible evening of entertainment at Chez Ali Resort on the outskirts of Marrakech. Experience the sights and sounds of musicians and

            • Majorelle Garden
              12 € per personDuration: 1h

              Visit Majorelle Garden, follow the pathways through trees, exotic plants, streams, and pools while watching the numerous birds who call this peac

            Depart Marrakech

            Depending on the time of your departure flight, you may be able to do some last-minute sightseeing, get some souvenirs before your leave to the airport.

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            Meals included:breakfast
            Transportation:Private Vehicule
              • Hot Air Balloon Flights in Marrakech
                194 € per personDuration: 5h

                Discover the earth from the sky and let yourself be gently carried by the winds, in the silence of the wide open spaces. Choose preferably a flig

              What's Included

              • Local English speaking guides in Fez, Volubilis, Meknes & Marrakech.
              • Hotel, Riad, airport or other meeting point pick up.
              • Transport by 4x4 or luxury minibus.
              • English speaking chauffeur.
              • Fuel, tolls and other similar costs.
              • Flexible and customizable tour
              • No forced shopping tour
              • Drinks
              • Dinner & Lunch Meals
              • Entrance fees to the monuments
              • Extras
              • Tips (optional)