Explore Morocco’s Best Tours & Experiences
From day trips to multi-day adventures, discover authentic Moroccan experiences tailored to you.
10 Day Imperial Cities Tour from Marrakech
10 Days / 9 Nights • 7 Max • From €3000 per person
The Journey
Explore Morocco's most iconic imperial cities - from the blue medina of Chefchaouen to the Sahara Desert. Visit UNESCO sites, ancient medinas, and experience Moroccan culture in luxury accommodations.
Route Summary
| Day | Route |
|---|---|
| 01 | Marrakech to Rabat Imperial Journey |
| 02 | Rabat to Blue Chefchaouen |
| 03 | Blue Medina Cultural Immersion |
| 04 | Roman Ruins to Imperial Fes |
| 05 | Fes Medina UNESCO Discovery |
| 06 | Fes to Sahara Desert Crossing |
| 07 | Sahara Desert Camel Trek Adventure |
| 08 | Desert Sunrise to Dades Gorges |
| 09 | High Atlas to Marrakech Returnh |
| 10 | Marrakech Farewell Day |
Day-by-Day Experience
Timeline
8:00 AM: Hotel pickup in Marrakech for coastal drive
10:30 AM: Casablanca Corniche - Scenic drive along the coast
12:00 PM: Hassan II Mosque - World's largest mosque exterior
1:30 PM: Rabat Drive - Continue to Morocco's capital
3:00 PM: Capital City Arrival - Check into accommodation
4:00 PM: Evening Exploration - First look at Rabat's medina
Evening: Traditional dinner and medina stroll
Highlights
- Hassan II Mosque
- Corniche Casablanca
- Arrival in Rabat
- Evening in the capital
Activities
- check_circle Scenic coastal drive
- check_circle Hassan II Mosque visit
- check_circle Arrive in capital city
Timeline
9:00 AM: Rabat City Tour - Hassan Tower and royal mausoleum
11:00 AM: Kasbah Udayas - Blue-and-white medina exploration
12:30 PM: Lunch in Rabat - Capital city dining
2:00 PM: Rif Mountains Drive - Scenic journey to Blue City
5:00 PM: Chefchaouen Arrival - Check into traditional guesthouse
Evening: First exploration of blue-washed streets and dinner
Highlights
- Hassan Tower
- Mohammed V Mausoleum
- Kasbah Udayas
- Scenic Rif Mountains drive
- Chefchaouen arrival
Activities
- check_circle Capital city tour
- check_circle Drive through Rif Mountains
- check_circle Arrival in Blue City
Timeline
9:00 AM: Blue Medina Exploration - Wander through blue alleys
11:00 AM: Outa el Hammam Square - Main square and cultural center
12:30 PM: Traditional Lunch - Local Chefchaouen cuisine
2:00 PM: Ras El Maa Waterfall - Mountain waterfall visit
3:30 PM: Artisan Crafts - Local craft shopping
5:00 PM: Spanish Mosque Sunset - Panoramic views
Evening: Traditional dinner in blue guesthouse
Highlights
- Blue-washed streets
- Outa el Hammam Square
- Ras El Maa Waterfall
- Spanish Mosque sunset
- Traditional crafts
Activities
- check_circle Full day exploring the Blue Medina
- check_circle Photography
- check_circle Cultural immersion
Timeline
8:00 AM: Chefchaouen Breakfast - Morning in Blue City
9:00 AM: Volubilis Drive - Journey to Roman archaeological site
11:00 AM: Roman Ruins UNESCO - Ancient mosaics and Triumphal Arch
12:30 PM: Meknes Lunch - Imperial city dining
2:00 PM: Bab Mansour Gate - Iconic medina entrance
3:30 PM: Royal Stables - Historic Moulay Ismail complex
5:00 PM: Fes Arrival - Check into traditional riad
Evening: First Fes medina exploration and welcome dinner
Highlights
- Volubilis Roman ruins UNESCO
- Bab Mansour Gate in Meknes
- Moulay Ismail Mausoleum
- Royal Stables complex
- Arrival in Fes
Activities
- check_circle Explore ancient Roman ruins
- check_circle Tour imperial city of Meknes
- check_circle Arrival and check-in at Fes riad
Timeline
9:00 AM: Guided Fes Tour - Meet your local guide
10:00 AM: Chouara Tannery - Leather processing district
11:30 AM: Al Qaraouiyine University - World's oldest university
12:30 PM: Traditional Lunch - Medina restaurant dining
2:00 PM: Bou Inania Madrasa - Islamic architectural masterpiece
3:30 PM: Artisan Souks - Metalwork, woodworking, textiles
5:00 PM: Royal Palace - Exterior Sultan's residence
Evening: Free time and cultural dinner with music
Highlights
- Chouara Tannery
- Al Qaraouiyine University
- Bou Inania Madrasa
- Fez el-Bali medina
- Nejjarine Fountain
Activities
- check_circle Full day guided tour of Fes medina
- check_circle Traditional lunch in medina
- check_circle Explore artisan workshops and souks
- check_circle Visit Nejjarine Fountain and pottery quarter
Timeline
8:00 AM: Fes Breakfast - Final Imperial City morning
9:00 AM: Ifrane Drive - 'Little Switzerland' alpine village
10:30 AM: Barbary Macaques - Cedar forest wildlife spotting
12:00 PM: Azrou Lunch - Mountain town dining
2:00 PM: Ziz Valley - Palm groves and desert approaches
5:00 PM: Merzouga Arrival - Desert accommodation check-in
Evening: Traditional dinner with first dune views
Highlights
- Ifrane (Little Switzerland)
- Barbary macaques
- Azrou cedar forest
- Ziz Valley
- Arrival at Sahara dunes
Activities
- check_circle Cedar forests wildlife
- check_circle Middle Atlas crossing
- check_circle Desert arrival
Timeline
8:00 AM: Camp Breakfast - Traditional Berber meal
9:30 AM: Khamlia Gnawa Village - Cultural music experience
11:30 AM: Optional Activities - Quad biking, sandboarding
12:30 PM: Lunch at Camp - Traditional tagine with dune views
2:00 PM: Camel Trek Preparation - Meet camels and experienced guides
3:00 PM: Sunset Camel Trek - 1.5-hour ride across Erg Chebbi dunes
5:30 PM: Desert Camp - Luxury traditional tents
7:30 PM: Traditional Dinner - Berber cuisine with entertainment
Evening: Campfire stargazing and cultural performances
Highlights
- Khamlia Gnawa music village
- Camel trek
- Sunset over dunes
- Sandboarding
- Luxury desert camp
- Berber music
- Stargazing
Activities
- check_circle Desert experience
- check_circle Camel ride
- check_circle Traditional dinner under stars
Timeline
6:00 AM: Desert Sunrise - Spectacular dune views at dawn
7:30 AM: Camp Breakfast - Farewell desert breakfast
8:30 AM: Merzouga Departure - Drive through desert landscapes
10:30 AM: Todra Gorge - 300m canyon wall exploration
12:30 PM: Lunch in Gorge - Traditional meal with dramatic scenery
2:00 PM: Valley of Roses - Kalaa M'Gouna rose valley
4:00 PM: Dades Gorges - Valley of Thousand Kasbahs
6:00 PM: Dades Valley Arrival - Mountain accommodation
Evening: Traditional dinner with valley views
Highlights
- Desert sunrise
- Todra Gorge 300m
- Valley of Roses
- Dades Gorges
- Valley of Thousand Kasbahs
Activities
- check_circle Sunrise in Sahara
- check_circle Gorge exploration
- check_circle Scenic mountain drive
Timeline
8:00 AM: Dades Breakfast - Mountain valley morning
9:00 AM: Ait Benhaddou Drive - Journey to UNESCO kasbah
11:00 AM: Kasbah Exploration - Mud-brick fortress and film location
12:30 PM: Lunch at Kasbah - Traditional meal with kasbah views
2:00 PM: Tizi n'Tichka Pass - Cross the 2,260m mountain pass
5:00 PM: Marrakech Arrival - Check into riad in the medina
Evening: Welcome back to the Red City and dinner
Highlights
- Dades Valley
- Kalaa M'Gouna (Valley of Roses)
- Ait Benhaddou UNESCO Kasbah
- Tizi n'Tichka Pass
- Arrival in Marrakech
Activities
- check_circle Mountain drive
- check_circle Kasbah tour
- check_circle Tizi n'Tichka Pass crossing
Timeline
9:00 AM: Koutoubia Mosque - Exterior great mosque visit
10:30 AM: Bahia Palace - Intricate architectural tour
12:00 PM: Traditional Lunch - Final Moroccan cuisine
1:30 PM: Jemaa el-Fnaa - Evening square spectacle
3:00 PM: Souk Shopping - Last-minute artisan purchases
5:00 PM: Airport Transfer - Departure preparations
Flight departure as scheduled
Highlights
- Koutoubia Mosque
- Bahia Palace
- Jemaa el-Fnaa square
- Souks
- Last-minute shopping
- Airport departure
Activities
- check_circle City highlights tour
- check_circle Shopping
- check_circle Transfer to airport
What's Included
- hotel Hotel transfers
- directions_car Transportation during the tour
- restaurant Breakfast
- restaurant Dinner
- hotel Hotel accommodations
- camping Desert camp accommodations
- local_activity Guided tours in some cities
What's Not Included
- restaurant_menu Lunch
- local_drink Drinks and beverages
- volunteer_activism Tips and gratuities
- museum Entrance tickets
- shopping_bag Gifts and souvenirs & Personal expenses
