Full itinerary
5 days through Morocco's historic capitals
A journey combining the magic of age-old medinas, the grandeur of imperial palaces, the Roman legacy of Volubilis and the charm of traditional riads.
Day 1
🏙️ Marrakech — The Red City
Arrival in Marrakech and transfer to your riad. In the afternoon, your first immersion in the magic of Marrakech: the monumental Koutoubia Mosque, the UNESCO-listed Jemaa el-Fna Square with its snake charmers, acrobats and storytellers. A stroll through the colourful souks of the medina: leather, spices, ceramics and Berber textiles. Dinner at a traditional Moroccan restaurant. Night in a riad in the Marrakech medina.
🕌 Koutoubia
🎭 Jemaa el-Fna Square
🛒 Medina Souks
🏨 Night in riad Marrakech
Day 2
🕌 Casablanca + 🏛️ Rabat — Atlantic Coast to the Capital
Departure from Marrakech towards the Atlantic coast. First stop in Casablanca: visit the majestic Hassan II Mosque, the second largest in the world and a masterpiece of modern Moroccan architecture, with its 210-metre minaret over the Atlantic Ocean. Lunch in Casablanca. In the afternoon, continue to Rabat, the kingdom's capital: the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Kasbah of the Udayas with its blue-painted streets and Atlantic views. Night in a hotel in Rabat.
🕌 Hassan II Mosque
🏛️ Hassan Tower
⚰️ Mausoleum of Mohammed V
🏰 Kasbah of the Udayas
🏨 Night in Rabat
Day 3
🏰 Meknès + 🏺 Volubilis + Arrival in Fez
After breakfast, head to Meknès, the imperial city of Sultan Moulay Ismaïl: the grand Bab Mansour Gate (one of the most beautiful in the Arab world), the royal granaries and stables of Heri es-Souani, Place el-Hedim and the historic medina. Continue to the Roman ruins of Volubilis (UNESCO Heritage), the best-preserved Roman city in Morocco (1st–3rd century AD) with its magnificent mosaics, columns and triumphal arches. In the afternoon, arrive in Fez. Night in a riad in the medina.
🚪 Bab Mansour Gate
🐎 Royal Granaries
🏺 Volubilis UNESCO
🕌 Arrival Fez
🏨 Night riad Fez
Day 4
🕌 Full Day in Fez — The World's Largest Living Medieval City
A full day dedicated to Fez el-Bali, the UNESCO-listed medieval medina and the largest in the Arab world: a maze of 9,000 car-free alleyways transporting you a thousand years back in time. Guided visit to the essential highlights: the University of Al Quaraouiyine (the world's oldest university, founded 859 AD), the magnificent Bou Inania Madrasa, the famous Chouara Tanneries (among the world's oldest leather workshops), the Nejjarine Fountain, the Karawiyyin Mosque and the Nejjarine Fondouk (wood crafts museum). Free afternoon for shopping: Fez ceramics, leather goods and embroidery. Dinner at the riad.
🎓 Al Quaraouiyine (859 AD)
✨ Bou Inania Madrasa
🎨 Chouara Tanneries
⛲ Nejjarine Fountain
🛍️ Artisan souks
Day 5
✈️ End of Service in Fez
Breakfast at the riad. Transfer to Fez airport (Saïss Airport) or to the train station according to your return flight or connection. End of service. If you wish to continue your trip or return to Marrakech by train or plane, we can help arrange the transfer. We can also extend the tour by adding Chefchaouen, the Blue City (1–2 extra days).
☕ Breakfast at riad
✈️ Transfer to Fez airport
🔚 End of service
What's included in the tour?
Private transportAir-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
English-speaking guideCertified local expert guide for the full tour
4 nights' accommodationHand-picked riads and hotels with breakfast
Airport transfersArrival Marrakech and departure Fez included
Guided visitsMedinas, Volubilis, kasbahs and monuments
100% private tourYour group only — not shared with other tourists
Frequently asked questions
Can Chefchaouen be added to the tour?
Yes, we can add the famous Blue City of Chefchaouen with 1–2 extra days after Fez (or between Rabat and Fez). It is one of Morocco's most photogenic cities and very popular with English-speaking travellers. Ask us about the extension on WhatsApp.
Can I start the tour in Fez and finish in Marrakech?
Absolutely. The circuit is fully reversible. If you arrive via Fez and depart from Marrakech, we adapt the itinerary to run in reverse (Fez → Meknès/Volubilis → Rabat → Casablanca → Marrakech) with no problem.
Is the Fez medina hard to visit without a guide?
The Fez medina (Fez el-Bali) is one of the world's most complex urban labyrinths: 9,000 alleyways with no signage where getting lost is guaranteed. Our local guide knows all the shortcuts, hidden doorways and best viewpoints. Without a guide you miss half the experience and waste a lot of time searching for key sites.
How many kilometres does the 5-day tour cover?
The full circuit Marrakech → Casablanca → Rabat → Meknès → Fez covers approximately 700–750 km in total, spread over 4 driving days of 2–3 hours each. It is not exhausting — the legs are short and always punctuated with stops and visits.
