6 Days Tour from Casablanca to Marrakech

Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat

This Morocco trip begins in Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco. At the airport terminal or at another agreed location, our agency staff will be waiting for you: an English-speaking driver with a private vehicle to transfer you to the center of this great city.

In Casablanca city, we will visit Hassan II mosque, considered one of the biggest in the world. And, luckily for those who take this trip, it allows the visit of non-believers, something unusual in Morocco. Therefore, we will discover its majestic architecture, with top-level materials such as marble, granite, ceramics, etc. And we will enjoy its pleasant surroundings, on an artificial peninsula reclaimed from the Atlantic Ocean.

After admiring the complex, we will head to Rabat, the capital of the country, which has had this status since 1912. This has given it the right to be part of this tour of the Imperial Cities of Morocco , but also its important historical-artistic monuments. For example, the Hassan Tower, a masterpiece of the Almohad era, thus bears a strong resemblance to the Giralda in Seville. Or the Kasbah of the Oudayas, a large walled enclosure from which you have a magnificent panoramic view of the mouth of the Bu Regreg River, neighboring Salé and the populous beaches located here.

The visit to Rabat, whose historic medina was declared World Heritage by UNESCO, will be free. This way you can enjoy in a more personalized way such interesting places as its lively souk or the prestigious museums of the capital. And at the end of the day, you will spend the night in a charming riad in the center of the city.

Day 2: Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes

The second day of this 6 days tour from Casablanca through the Imperial Cities of Morocco is one of the richest on a cultural level and will take us through different attractions close to each other. Therefore, after breakfast at the riad in Rabat, our driver will pick you up to begin the road route.

The first stop will be Meknes, which is also part of this tour of the Imperial Cities of Morocco thanks to its glorious past as the capital. It was at the end of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century when it enjoyed this honor, granted by Sultan Moulay Ismail. Therefore, some of the places to visit are related to him, such as his own mausoleum. In addition, we will contemplate other notable monuments, such as the different gates of the wall of the historic medina, an area recognized as World Heritage by UNESCO.

After walking and discovering the attractions of Meknes, we will travel in space and time to visit a surprising place: Volubilis, an archaeological complex from the Roman era in which there are still important vestiges of what that city was, one of the most important in North Africa at the time. We will walk among the columns of ancient temples, the mosaics of luxurious buildings and the huge arches commissioned by emperors such as Marcus Aurelius or Caracalla. For all these reasons, this archaeological complex was also declared World Heritage by UNESCO.

After these two visits, we will return to the vehicle to travel to Fes, a key stop on this 6 days tour from Casablanca to the Imperial Cities of Morocco. Therefore, we will leave your in-depth visit for the next day. Meanwhile, you can take the opportunity to make contact with it or to make purchases in its lively souks and its prestigious traditional craft shops.

Day 3: Visit Fes with a Local Guide

Fes occupies a prominent place in this circuit of the Imperial Cities of Morocco, since it is not only one of them but it is also one of the most important cultural and intellectual centers in the country and in the entire Islamic world. Therefore, after breakfast at the riad, you will meet our official local guide to tour together the most interesting places in its historic center, declared World Heritage by UNESCO.

The walking route will take you past emblematic monuments and buildings such as the Karaouine mosque and the university it houses, considered one of the oldest in the world. Or the madrassas of Bou Inania or Attarine, magnificent examples of Islamic art in the city. Squares like Nejjarine or neighborhoods like the tanners can also be places to visit on this tailor-made route through the medina.

The afternoon, on the other hand, can be a suitable time to visit places that have been left in the bedroom during the morning, such as perhaps the Jewish quarter (Mellah) or the area around the Royal Palace, where you can admire its Golden Gates. Another option is to access the interior of one of its museums to discover its collection, such as Borj Nord. And of course, continue discovering local crafts and gastronomy. At night, after an intense day of visits, you will return to rest in your riad in the medina.

Day 4: Fes – Marrakech

In this 6 days tour from Casablanca through the Imperial Cities of Morocco , the fourth day will take us to another that has this consideration: we will travel from Fes to Marrakech, the most visited and admired city in the entire country. Therefore, after breakfast, we will leave directly for the so-called ‘Red City’, on a journey that will occupy us all morning.

Upon arrival in Marrakech, you will enjoy free time to take a first walk through this city, full of attractions that would be impossible to visit in a single day. Therefore, you can take the opportunity to go to places and monuments that are not part of the guided tour the next day: the modern Gueliz neighborhood, Majorelle Gardens, the Marrakech Museum, the Yves Saint Laurent Museum… and more options.

You can also choose to walk through the medina with your eyes set on the traditional craft shops or gastronomic establishments where you can taste local food. In fact, we will help you find places adapted to your tastes and preferences, if you need it. At night, you will sleep in a centrally located riad, which will allow you to move more freely.

Day 5: Visit Marrakech with a Local Guide

Marrakech is a city recognized by UNESCO. Specifically, its historic medina, which is World Heritage, and its Jemaa el-Fna Square, which is Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Therefore, there is a lot to see and visit on this day, so after breakfast at the riad, you will meet our official local guide to start a tailored tour.

The places that can be part of this itinerary are very varied. For example, the exteriors of the Kutubia mosque, one of the most famous and beautiful in Morocco. Or the Ben Youssef madrasa, which fascinates its visitors with its decoration in tiles, stucco and cedar wood. Or the Bahia Palace, a good example of the refinement and wealth of Marrakech’s ruling class. Or the Saadian Tombs, one of the most representative funerary monuments in the country.

The afternoon will be free and, therefore, a good time to continue exploring the city and add new visits or experiences to the program. At night, which will be the last of this tour of the Imperial Cities of Morocco , you will rest again in the riad in the medina.

Day 6: Transfer to Marrakech Airport

The sixth day will be the farewell to Marrakech and this 6 days tour from Casablanca to the Imperial Cities of Morocco. Depending on the flight time leaving the country, a last free period after breakfast and check-out will be considered if possible. In any case, our driver will pick you up punctually at the agreed place to take you by private vehicle to the city airport. At the terminal our services will end, with the hope of having satisfied your cultural concerns and expectations of high quality service.