Twin-centreFes & Chefchaouen
- 5★ riads in both towns
- Flights from London Stansted to Fes
- Private road transfers
From£679per person · 2 sharing
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Imperial Cities Tour
Seven nights touring Morocco with a private driver, from Marrakech to Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes and Fes, with breakfast and return flights.
- 7 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From London Heathrow, Gatwick or Manchester
From
£1,049
per person · 2 sharing
About this holiday
A week on the road with your own driver, linking the imperial cities of Morocco. Start in Marrakech, drive north to Casablanca for the Hassan II Mosque, stay a night in Rabat, then spend three nights in Fes, with a day in Meknes and at the Roman site of Volubilis.
The tour ends with a drive back to Marrakech through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas. The package includes return flights to Marrakech, 5-star riads and hotels with breakfast, and a private car and driver for every drive in the itinerary.
- Duration
- 8 days, 7 nights
- Board
- Bed & breakfast
- Hotels
- 5★ riads and hotels
- Flights
- London Heathrow, Gatwick or Manchester
- Transfers
- Private car and driver
- Good for
- Couples, friends, first visits
5★ riads and hotels
You stay in 5-star riads in the medinas of Marrakech and Fes, and a 5-star hotel in Rabat. Riads are traditional houses built around a courtyard, with a handful of rooms and a roof terrace. We confirm each hotel with your quote.
Hotel features
- Breakfast every morning
- Private car and driver
- Riads in the medinas
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms on request
Driving times on your tour
- Marrakech to Casablancaapprox. 3 hrs
- Casablanca to Rabatapprox. 1 hr
- Rabat to Fesapprox. 3 hrs
- Fes to Meknesapprox. 1 hr
- Meknes to Volubilisapprox. 40 mins
- Fes to Marrakechapprox. 7 hrs with stops
Times are approximate and depend on traffic and stops.
Included in the price
Included
- Return flights from the UK to Marrakech, with checked baggage
- 7 nights in 5★ riads and hotels in Marrakech, Rabat and Fes
- Breakfast every morning
- A private car and driver for the drives in the itinerary
- Airport transfers in Marrakech
- ATOL protection under ATOL 10416
- A UK consultant before and during your trip
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Guides and entry fees, including the Hassan II Mosque tour
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Extras such as seat selection or extra baggage
Before you go
Flight time
Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes from London to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), then approx. 20 minutes by road to the medina.
Time difference
Morocco is usually 1 hour ahead of the UK in winter and on the same time in summer. Its clocks go back an hour during Ramadan.
Money
The Moroccan dirham (MAD) is a closed currency, so you can’t buy it in the UK. Change money or use a cash machine on arrival, and change leftover dirhams back before you fly home.
Visiting mosques
Most mosques are open only to Muslims; the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca runs guided tours for visitors. Dress modestly in the medinas, covering shoulders and knees.
Language
Arabic and Amazigh are the official languages, and French is widely spoken. English is spoken in most hotels, riads and tourist areas.
Weather
Spring and autumn suit touring, with Marrakech at around 22–32°C. Fes and Marrakech are hot in July and August, and the Middle Atlas can see snow in winter.
Day by day
Your driver follows this plan, and the timings can change to suit you. Guides and entry fees are not included.
- Day 1
Arrive in Marrakech
Fly from the UK to Marrakech, approx. 3 hours 30 minutes. Your driver takes you to the medina, approx. 20 minutes; cars can’t reach every lane, so the last few minutes to your riad may be on foot, with help for your bags.
- Day 2
Marrakech
Jemaa el-Fnaa, the souks, the Bahia Palace and the Jardin Majorelle, with the Koutoubia Mosque seen from its gardens.
- Day 3
Casablanca and Rabat
Drive to Casablanca, approx. 3 hours, for a guided tour of the Hassan II Mosque, then continue to Rabat, approx. 1 hour, for the night.
- Day 4
Rabat to Fes
See the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Udayas, then drive to Fes, approx. 3 hours.
- Day 5
Fes el-Bali
A day in the old medina: Bab Boujloud, the Al-Attarine Madrasa, the Chouara tannery and the craft souks. We can book a local guide.
- Day 6
Meknes and Volubilis
Drive to Meknes, approx. 1 hour, for the Bab Mansour gate and the medina, then visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, approx. 40 minutes away, before returning to Fes.
- Day 7
Through the Middle Atlas
Drive back to Marrakech, approx. 7 hours with stops, through Ifrane and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas.
- Day 8
Fly home
Breakfast at your riad, then your driver takes you to Marrakech Airport for your flight to the UK.
Questions about this package
Can non-Muslims visit the Hassan II Mosque?
Yes. The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca runs guided tours for visitors outside prayer times; most other mosques in Morocco are open only to Muslims. Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered.
Is my driver also a guide?
Your driver handles the driving and can suggest stops, but is not a licensed guide. We can add local guides in Marrakech, Fes, Meknes and Volubilis.
How long are the drives?
Most driving days are approx. 1 to 3 hours on the road. The longest is the drive from Fes back to Marrakech through the Middle Atlas, approx. 7 hours with stops.
Can I change the route?
Yes. You can add nights, include Chefchaouen, or end with a few days by the sea in Agadir. Tell us what you’d like and we’ll price it.
When is the best time for the tour?
March to May and September to November, when the cities are warm rather than hot. Summer is hot inland, and winter can bring snow in the Middle Atlas.
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Questions about this holiday?
Talk to a UK consultant
Call us or send an enquiry, and we’ll check prices for your dates, suggest hotels and change the package to suit you.