Imperial Cities of Morocco Luxury Tour

Moulay Ismail Mausoleum at Maknes, Morocco

What to expect on this itinerary

Morocco’s imperial cities immerse you in authentic beauty and display their contrasts in both the surreal and the sublime during this 13-day tour. Each imperial city has its own color and style, and all of them are breathtakingly observed on this itinerary. Chefchaouen perfectly complements the imperial city experiences by offering an interlude to the sights. This dreamy blue town is all about getting away from the rest of the world.

Countries Visited

Morocco

Places Visited

Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fes, Chefchaouen, Marrakech

Suggested Duration

13 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Casablanca – Along the Corniche

Casablanca stands on the Atlantic Ocean with the world’s largest minaret. Your riad will overlook this mesmerizing scene of one of Islam’s finest new buildings and the rhythmic rolling of the waves. After being greeted at the airport, you will transfer to your boutique guesthouse. Upon your arrival, you will be offered a welcoming glass of sweet mint tea before indulging in the iconic Casablanca view. Tomorrow will be dedicated to the sights and sounds of the city, but today will be left free. Locals begin to populate the Corniche in the hour before dusk, creating a lively and welcoming seafront atmosphere.

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Transfer
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Dinner
Day 2

Casablanca – Islamic Architecture

Day 3

Rabat – Domes and Souks of the City

Day 4

Meknes – Morocco’s Lesser-Seen Imperial City

Day 5

Fes – World Heritage Histories

Day 6

Fes – The Largest Imperial City

Day 7

Chefchaouen – Fes Food Tour

Day 8 - 10

Chefchaouen – Pure Relaxation

Day 11

Marrakech – The Red Hamra City

Day 12

Marrakech – Souks, Streets, and Secrets

Day 13

Marrakech – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Surround yourself with blue with several days in Chefchaouen, which is a serene interlude to exploring the historical capitals
  • Feast your eyes on Meknes, which has a legendary artisanal history
  • Wander through the charming white city of Rabat and admire Islamic architecture from the old world
  • Be immersed in Marrakech, which is a red imperial city that will give every one of your senses an experience
  • Discover Casablanca, visit the Hassan II Mosque, find Roman history at Volubilis, and enjoy access to one of Islam’s most important places of pilgrimage
  • Re-energize and reflect on the imperial cities with several days in Chefchaouen
  • Get to know another side to Morocco with a private food tour in Fes
  • Minimize travel time with private tours and well-planned travel, including a flight from Fes to Marrakech

Detailed Description

Rivalry is often useful for cities if it promotes creativity and pushes boundaries for each city to distinguish itself. The story of Morocco is so extravagant that every city has its own color. Fes, the blue city, was the capital under many pre and post-medieval dynasties, and the red city, Marrakech, was capital during four different dynasties. Meknes is the green artisanal city, was founded in the 17th century, and was the capital under Ismail Ibn Sharif. Rabat is the current white capital that holds 900 years of history.

Of course, there’s more to Morocco than four cities. Other histories are included on this 13-day private tour. You can explore the Art Deco in Casablanca, visit the Islamic pilgrimage town of Moulay Idriss, discover a Roman city at Volubilis, and escape into the Rif Mountains for a 3-day stay in Chefchaouen. Founded in the 15th century, hypnotic Chefchaouen brings a serene break from all the impressions. The buildings are painted blue, the streets are cobbled and pedestrianized, and the atmosphere is similar to a laid-back mountain getaway. This small and charming town provides a serene interlude to all the historical explanations, helping you to re-energize while experiencing Moroccan life.

Your handcrafted tour will be planned just for you with 12 nights in Morocco. You will fly into Casablanca, and your first day will be dedicated to the city’s old and new sights. The following day will be dedicated to Rabat and the next of Meknes. You will then stop in Volubilis and Moulay Idriss en route to Fes. Here, you have a couple of nights in the largest of the imperial cities before transferring to Chefchaouen the next afternoon for several days amid the blue. You will complete this luxury tour by flying from Fes to Marrakech for a couple of days of souks and secrets.

Starting Price

$13,600 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.

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The Best of Morocco 

I have travelled all over the world and I have to say that this is one of the best trip I’ve ever had.

Ziccaso! Yes you surprise me every time I choose new place to explore by linking me to best companies that can accommodate everything I want to experience!! Thank you for choosing this travel company, which is the best of the best.

I have decided to go to Morocco last minute and Mr. Hassan has accommodated my requests in a short time with a very impressive trip in all means!

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The trip was arranged in a very short time and despite that he was very helpful, honest and true with everything he suggested and arranged.

To be honest the trip was way beyond my expectations.

Morocco is a very beautiful country, the people are so kind and welcoming always with a smile. It is very colorful and the food is really delicious and cooked with love everywhere. The weather was just right in March everywhere. Hotels and transportations were exceptional in all means.

I started my tour with my tour guide who was carefully chosen by Mr Hassan to take care of me. I have to say that he made the trip perfect with his honesty, caring, calming attitude, patience, and kindness. Since he picked me up from the airport to the last day he dropped off without any trouble or complaint. I felt like a princess and didn’t worry about anything during my trip. He took care of everything including checking in, baggage handling, transportation, taking everywhere and some walking and guiding tours, literally everything! I was really lucky.

Mr. Hassan was checking on me with directly during the trip and making sure the his brilliant arrangements were going well with me. I can’t thank him enough for arranging this incredible unforgettable tour.

My tour was fast lane tour, you can choose that if you like to sleep in a new place every night. I don’t mind that so that I can see and experience more things in a short time and got to visit many places too. The lovely thing about this tour it was by driving which I got to pass through many cities and villages and explore the rich culture and meet new people.

Morocco is old, vintage and charming. It has a lovely vibe. Casablanca is beautiful and coastal in which I started my journey, then I visited Rabat which is the capital ( very net and nice ). After that we went to Meknes and Fes ( my favorite old city). Then we went to Sahara OMG it was so charming. After that I have to say I saw all types of mountains in this country and the journey was very comfortable and relaxing. I went then to Marrakech which is very alive city and to Essaouira for a day tour and was lovely.

At the last day I was really sad to leave .. I felt that I left a part of my heart in this country. I can’t wait to visit Morocco again and see the few remaining places that I haven’t been to.

I would like to share some pictures and I actually created albums in my instagrams to show people the hidden gems of this wonderful country.

Thank you again Mr Hassan and to my guide for making my dream trip unforgettable.

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Our driver was awesome as were the guides that met us in each of the cities/villages we visited.  It made such a difference to have the expertise of each individual we had the opportunity to engage with.  Each one offered to help us in any way they could to make our stay more comfortable.

The value for our experience also exceeded my expectations.  The quality of the Riads, hotels, guides, meals, car/driver, activities and all the attention to details were of the highest caliber.

My agent communicated with me regularly, listened to my needs and custom designed our trip to meet not only my financial goals but my desire to truly experience the beautiful country of Morocco.

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The guided tour through the medina in Marrakech with our guide was a standout experience, especially with the bonus of dining at a fantastic restaurant he recommended. Two major highlights of the trip were the unforgettable hot-air balloon ride and our magical night in the desert.

Although our time in Casablanca was brief, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide in Rabat was knowledgeable and made the experience engaging and informative. We ended our trip in the stunning town of Chefchaouen, where another guide provided an exceptional tour—he was informative and passionate about his city.

The accommodations were perfect at every stop, and we truly appreciated the welcome gifts and meals provided by Zicasso's travel specialist and his team. Their attention to detail made all the difference.

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My wife Doris and I and a couple close friends spent 12 days in Morocco late October-early November 2022. We planned the trip with Jaouad of this travel company. Deciding on the itinerary was an iterative process which took multiple 4 or 5 way emails and phone calls before settling on the final plan. We decided we wanted to avoid long driving times so chose not to go to the desert. Our itinerary took us to Casablanca, Marrakesh, the High Atlas Mountains, Fez, Chefchaouen, Tangier and Rabat. We had a fascinating and stimulating trip which gave us an excellent sampling of many of the major attractions of this diverse and inviting country. We walked away with a deeper appreciation of the multi-ethnic Arab, Amazigh, Andalusian and Jewish cultures in Morocco. Working with Jaouad was a pleasure. He is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating and takes the time to understand his clients' needs and desires. The guides he selected were top notch. Our driver who accompanied us throughout the entire trip was very reliable, personable and friendly. He went out of his way to solve problems and ensure our safety and satisfaction. Through his stories and anecdotes, we achieved a deeper understanding of some of the prevalent attitudes and perspectives of the people of the country.  Our trip to Morocco was a mixture of novel experiences and sensations and luxury and comfort. In the Medina of Marrakesh and Fez, one encounters a riot of colors, sounds, tastes and smells and then one retreats to the tranquility and calm of a beautiful Riad. The program was highly curated yet flexible and adaptable to the whims and vagaries of the group. As is often the case, I came away with the sense that I learned a great deal but only scratched the surface of what this complex and varied country has to offer.  

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