This is a flexible tour beginning and ending in Marrakesh.

Our tour routes are fully customisable and can be tailored to your preferences, travel style and arrival airport.

Our prices are based on two persons. 

Discounted rates for children and for larger groups.

Customised Morocco is the only link between you and a great tour of Morocco!

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Marrakesh

Upon arrival at Marrakech Menara Airport, you will be met by your specialist guide and transferred by private car to your deluxe riad accommodation in the Medina where you will be greeted with a glass of hot, sweet mint tea, a much-loved tradition in Morocco, signifying hospitality and friendship, accompanied by delicious almond paste sweets.

Depending on your arrival time in Marrakesh, today is entirely free to explore or relax at your leisure.

A welcome dinner will be served in your accommodation this evening.  Moroccan food is as diverse and vibrant in colour and flavour, as is the Kingdom of Morocco itself.  Prepare for your senses to be rocked and your mind to be opened.  Your ten day tour of the Imperial Cities and Beyond starts right here!

Day 2 Marrakesh - Casablanca

This morning you will make the 4 hour drive from Marrakesh to Casablanca with a stop off for lunch.   In the afternoon you will enjoy a half-day privately guided city tour.  Casablanca is Morocco’s most populous city bordering the Atlantic Ocean.  You will have the opportunity to visit the city’s top attractions including the Notre Dame de Lourdes Cathedral and Cathedral du Sacre Coeur, along with the Royal Palace, Mohammed V Square, Central Market and the elegant Habous quarter (Casablanca’s new Medina).  Your visit to Casablanca would not be complete without visiting the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Morocco.  Its minaret is the world’s tallest at 210 metres.  Whatever city attractions you decide to visit, you will have plenty of free time to stroll along the beautifully scenic promenade of Corniche.  Bordering the western seafront of Casablanca and lined with palm trees,  restaurants and swimming pools,  Corniche d’Ain Diab is a district in Casablanca where the rich come out to play and tourists line the streets to enjoy the vast array of attractions and activities.

Your accommodation tonight will be a beautiful riad or hotel.  Dinner can be provided inside your accommodation or taken outside entirely at your pleasure.

Day 3 Casablanca - Rabat - Tangier

This morning you will journey onwards to Rabat, Morocco’s coastal capital since 1912.  It has a beautiful marina located at the mouth of the Bouregreg River.   The grand city has many fascinating sites.  Its famous landmarks speak to its Islamic and French-colonial heritage and include the unfinished Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the 17th century walled medina and the opulent Royal Palace.  You will witness stunning views from the clifftop Kasbah of the Udayas and visit Rabat’s jewel in the crown highlight, the gardens and Roman ruins of Chellah, a UNESCO World Heritage listed site since 1981.  A truly delightful capital, enchantingly cultural and richly historical.  There is so much to see and discover in this grand Capital City.

From Rabat you will head to Tangier and your stop for tonight.

Day 4 Tangier - Tetouan - Chefchaouen

Tangier is a Moroccan port city on the Strait of Gibraltar and has for centuries been Europe’s gateway to Africa.  A fascinating city, Tangier has unspoiled beaches and a whitewashed hillside Medina overlooked by former Sultan’s palace of Dar el-Makhzen, now the Museum of Moroccan Arts and the archaeological Museum of Antiquities.  Tangier was loved by artist Henri Matisse.  His work ‘Window at Tangier’ was influenced during his visit to Morocco in 1912.  And even 007 has paid a visit; in the 2015 James Bond movie, Spectre, the plot hinges on documents found in Hotel L’Americain in Tangier.   You will have the opportunity to visit Tangier’s highlights including the lighthouse of Capo-Spartel and the Cave of Hercules.

This afternoon you will drive to the Blue City of Chefchaouen passing through Tetouan en route.  In Chefchaouen you will stay for one night in a traditional blue-washed guest house.

Day 5 Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes

The Blue City of Chefchaouen nestled in Morocco’s Rif Mountains.  Today is a day packed full of adventure and exploration as you explore the winding alleys and steep cobbled streets of this pretty old town with endless photo opportunities.  The central square of Place Outa el Hammam is dominated by the 15th-century red-walled Kasbah fortress and dungeon, and the town’s Grand Mosque.  The Medina is lined with cafes, restaurants and artsy blue-tinted buildings housing dozens of hotels and shops.   It’s a hive of activity with locals and tourist mingling easily.

After lunch you will make your way to the ancient city of Volubilis, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Now a ruined Roman city of Morocco, Volubilis was founded in the 3rd Century BC and abandoned in the 11th Century AD. The archaeological remnants of this site bear witness to several civilisations.

Just 30 km from Volubilis is the Imperial City of Meknes, and your final stop for today.

Day 6 Meknes - Fes

The historic city of Meknes is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre.  Highlights include the Royal Palace,  Bab Mansour (a beautifully decorated gate of the old Medina),  the Sehrij Swani water reservoir built by Moulay Idriss for watering his gardens, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail (second ruler of Moroccan Alaouite dynasty), his Granaries and Royal Stables.  After a long day sightseeing, you’ll travel the short distance to Fes where you will be sure to enjoy dinner and an overnight stop at a comfortable boutique riad in the Medina.

Day 7 Fes - Ouzoud

Fes is Morocco’s oldest Imperial City, often referred to as the country’s cultural capital.  Fes Medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site peppered with alleyways that see far fewer tourists than those of Marrakesh. Its passages are narrower, making it impossible not to get caught up in the comings and goings of daily life here.  Vibrant in colours and with heady aromas abound, you’ll dive deeper into the Medina as you twist and turn through its cramped and crooked alleyways with just a glimpse of sunlight as you pass through.  Cat-calls, activity, billowing smoke from stoves, the pungent pits of the tanneries obscured by barrow-fulls of fresh mint conjure up mystery and intrigue. The Medina of Fes is as enticing as it is stomach-churning.  With over 9000 tiny streets dating from the 9th Century, The Medina of Fes is enthralling and wonderfully raw.

Main highlights include the University of Al Quaraouiyine and Mosque.  Al Quaraouiyine is recognised by UNESCO as being the oldest university in the world, dating back to the 9th Century.  The Royal Palace of Fes, with its imposing golden doors and mosaic tiling, is spectacular and well worth a visit, as is Batha Square and Museum, Madrasa Bou Inania, Medina of Fes, Chouara 11th Century tanneries and the Jewish Quarter.

You will enjoy a day’s privately guided tour of this Imperial City before heading onwards to your next destination of Ouzoud, arriving late evening in time for dinner.

Day 8 Ouzoud - Marrakesh

Ouzoud has the highest cascading waterfalls in north Africa at an impressive 110 metres.  It is one of Morocco’s natural wonders.  Here you will enjoy a private walking tour with lunch overlooking the mesmerising falls.  It’s highly likely you will spot some Barbary monkeys along the way and catch a glimpse of a rainbow in the mist of the cascade created by the sun.  You’ll have plenty of time to explore the beauty of this place before your drive to Marrakesh in the late afternoon.

Day 9 Marrakesh

After a restful night’s sleep you will wake to enjoy a traditional Moroccan breakfast served at your riad.  Today you will embark upon a full day’s privately guided tour of the Red City, visiting some of Marrakesh’s most historical and important monuments.  The possibilities are endless but, whatever your preference, today’s Imperial City tour can be completely tailored to suit your own particular interests and pace and includes lunch.   Perhaps you may wish to visit the 19th century Bahia Palace (its name meaning brilliance in Arabic), or the Saadian Tombs (Morocco’s opulent final resting place for royalty). You will not want to miss the famous Jemaa el Fna square which lies in the shadow of Koutoubia Mosque and its 77 metre Minaret.  You may wish to visit Les Jardins Secret, a restored 19^th century palace and gardens, or enjoy the peace and quiet provided by the famous Jardin Majorelle (a botanical garden and artist’s landscape garden created by French painter Jacques Majorelle over forty years between 1886-1962).   Menara Gardens and Pavilion is the local’s favourite and a great place to watch the sun set over the High Atlas Mountains.  For sure, you’ll want to explore the labyrinthine souks.  The smells, the colours and the vibrancy of these brimming markets crammed with various products including spices, leather goods, metal work, carpets, arts and crafts, clothes (basically anything you can think of), will overtake your senses as you engage in some friendly haggling with merchants wearing djellabas.  Marrakesh has it all.  It’s exotic, it’s a fusion of old and new with museums, textiles, pottery and jewellery, crafts and decorative arts, stunning architecture, beautiful open spaces, ornamental gardens and lush green parks packed with interesting sculptures. It’s chaotic in parts while tranquil in others.  It’s a former Imperial City.   Just outside the borders of the historical old town is the modern and trendy ‘New Town’ of Gueliz where you will find up-market shops and cafes, flashy bars and stylish restaurants.

This evening  you will enjoy dinner on the lively Jemaa El Fna square at the heart of Marrakesh.

We guarantee to show the most important highlights of this Imperial City but also some of the lesser known hidden gems.  We have the expertise to ensure your experience is unique and personal to you.  We can Customise Morocco.

Day 10 Home

Today we say Bislema (‘goodbye’ in Arabic) and a bon voyage, and hope very much that you have enjoyed your time in the Kingdom of Morocco as much as we have enjoyed guiding you.  Before you depart, you will enjoy one last Moroccan breakfast at your Riad.  Your private taxi will be on hand to transfer you to Marrakech Menara Airport in accordance with your flight departure time.  Should you have an afternoon or evening departure, you can rest assured your luggage can be stored safely at your accommodation until your taxi transfer to the airport.

Accommodation

For your Imperial Cities and Beyond tour we have hand-picked 3-4* accommodation throughout, specially selected for location, styling, comfort, and exemplary service.  A taste of what you can expect in quality of accomdation is listed below.

All our tours are fully customisable and offer the freedom and flexibility to design an itinerary and accommodation that is perfect for you. 

Please contact us should you wish to upgrade your accommodation for this tour. 

MARRAKESH

In Marrakesh we have chosen Riad Bindoo.  An exceptional, well-styled riad located in the Medina, it has comfortable lounges, a rooftop terrace with sunbeds and views over the Medina.  The rooms are spacious and harmoniously arranged.  A truly stunning riad.

Also in Marrakesh is specially selected Riad Le Jardin d’Abdou. A boutique 9 suite riad with views to the Palmeraie, it offers comfort and serenity.  It has a Hammam and beauty treatment room providing a calm oasis.

CASABLANCA

In Casablanca we have chosen Hotel & Spa Le Doge for its central location, stunning Art Deco styling and sumptuous rooms.

TANGIER

In Tangier we have carefully selected Kasbah Rose set in the Kasbah of Tangier for its light and airy feel, sun terrace and mountain views.

Also in Tangier is the stunning Mimi Calpe, hand-picked for its quiet garden oasis and swimming pool.

CHEFCHAOUEN

In the fabulous blue city of Chefchaouen we have selected Dar Elrio for a perfect mix of traditional and modern.

Also in Chefchaouen is Dar Echchaouen, specially selected by us for its fantastic pool views of the Rif Mountains.

MEKNES

In Meknes we have specially selected Riad Yacout.  Located in the heart of the Meknes Medina and dating back to 1830.  It was completely restored in 2008.  If you wish to treat yourself and indugle in a Moroccan Hamman, Riad Yacout offers the perfect environment to help you recoup your energy and relax. There is also dipping pool and private sun terrace in which to further relax.

FES

Our choice of accommodation in Fes is the exceptional Palais Houyam, a sumptuous Arab-Andalusian palace restored and reopened as a luxury hotel in July 2017.  It has a stunning outdoor dipping pool and a luxurious hammam and spa.  Here you will spend two nights whilst you experience all that this wonderful Imperial City of Fes has to offer.

Also in Fes is the fabulous Riad Braya for its contemporary design. This beautifully restored old house of the noble Fassi family has a terrace with unobstructed views of Fes old Medina.

OUZOUD

In Ouzoud we have chosen La Kasbah d’Ouzoud for its lush gardens and refreshing outdoor swimming pool.

READY TO BOOK?

Our booking process is simple.  Just fill in the form below and we will get straight back in touch.  Feel free to use our price calculator to estimate the final cost of your chosen tour.   Please be assured, our tour prices are not subject to seasonal price fluctuations. The price you see is the price you pay.  Our tours are not inclusive of flights and these will need to be booked and paid for separately.  When filling out the booking form please give an indication of your preferred dates of travel.  Once we have confirmed availability for your chosen tour and its start date, we will hold your booking for a period of 5 working days to allow you time to arrange your flights.    When you have notified us of your flight details, your booking will be confirmed and only then will your deposit become payable. Payment can be made via bank transfer.  The final balancing payment for the tour will be payable on arrival in Morocco.  We are able to modify your tour in accordance with your time of arrival and departure. Please let us know your exact requirements.  We can customise Morocco!

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is essential when visiting Morocco. As Morocco is outside of the EU there are no reciprocal healthcare agreements and you will not be covered by an EHIC if you have one. A travel insurance policy that covers emergency medical assistance and repatriation, and also covering all activities you are planning to participate in is a mandatory requirement for all our tours and we reserve the right to ask for proof of such.

It is wise to buy your Travel Insurance at the same time as booking your flights and tour as you will be covered from the outset.

Top Tip

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Financial Protection for You

The final balancing payment for your tour is due only upon arrival in Morocco.   Deposits can be made via bank transfer.

We understand that sometimes your plans may change. Should you need to cancel your trip, your deposit, whilst non-refundable, can be credited to the cost of an alternative trip, less any costs incurred, i.e. hotel reservations, etc, if taken within six months of your original booking.  We are committed to being completely honest and transparent with our customers and places integrity at the forefront of everything we do.  Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.