Itinerary
- Day 1
Fes
You'll arrive in Casablanca and head straight to the Hassan II Mosque, where you can see the intricate marble work and cedar ceilings with views out over the Atlantic. After taking that in, you'll drive to Fes and stop at the Merenid Tombs for a look at the medieval medina spread out below. Once you settle into your traditional riad, dinner happens there for the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Warm meal at traditional riad)
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan II Mosque
- View Merenid Tombs ruins
- Dinner at traditional riad
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque Merenid Tombs - Day 2
Fes
A guide takes you through Fes's old medinas, walking you through 1000 years of history in the process. You'll go into Fes el Bali, check out the Chouara Tannery where they do the traditional dyeing work, look at the detailed tilework inside Al Attarine Madrasa, and wander the old Jewish quarter. Before wrapping up, you'll see the French colonial buildings in Ville Nouvelle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided half-day tour of Fes medinas
- Visit Chouara Tannery
- Visit Al Attarine Madrasa
- Explore Mellah (old Jewish quarter and cemetery)
- Visit Ville Nouvelle
Landmarks/POIs Bab Boujeloud Gate Talâa Kebira Street Chouara Tannery Al Attarine Madrasa Mellah - Day 3
Rabat
The morning starts at a local Ceramics and Tilework Collective where artisans work on intricate mosaics and you can watch them. You'll then drive west to Rabat and explore the Chellah Necropolis with its Roman and Islamic ruins, then walk through the white and blue streets of Kasbah des Oudaias. The Andalusian Gardens offer a quieter moment before you see Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit local Ceramics and Tilework Collective
- Explore Chellah Necropolis
- Visit Kasbah des Oudaias
- Visit Andalusian Gardens
- See Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohamed V
Landmarks/POIs Chellah Necropolis Kasbah des Oudaias Andalusian Gardens Hassan Tower Mausoleum of Mohamed V - Day 4
Marrakech
You'll travel to Marrakech and get your bearings around Jemaa el-Fna Square. A caleche (horse-drawn carriage) takes you through the medina where you can visit the Koutoubia Mosque gardens and check out the medieval fondouks. As it gets dark, the square itself comes alive with musicians, storytellers, acrobats, and food stalls that you can explore on foot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Meal at restaurant or café overlooking Jemaa el-Fna Square)
Included Activities
- Calèche (horse-drawn carriage) tour of medina
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque and gardens
- Explore medieval fondouks
- Evening experience at Jemaa el-Fna Square
Optional Activities
- Visit souks north of Jemaa el-Fna Square
- Explore Saadian Tombs
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Visit El Badi Palace
- Visit Majorelle Gardens
Landmarks/POIs Jemaa el-Fna Square Koutoubia Mosque Saadian Tombs Bahia Palace El Badi Palace Majorelle Gardens - Day 5
Marrakech
You have the morning to shop for gifts and souvenirs in the medina, or if you'd rather skip that, the Majorelle Gardens provide a cooler spot to relax before you head out. This is your last day, so it's a good time to think back on everything you've seen across the imperial cities before you leave for home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute gift and souvenir shopping
- Visit Majorelle Gardens
Landmarks/POIs Majorelle Gardens
