Riviera Travel Imperial Cities Of Morocco

• Return flights & transfers
• 7 nights in four- to five-star accommodations
• Daily breakfast and 7 dinners
• 10 included experiences
• Services of an expert tour manager
• Checked luggage

• Explore Marrakesh and its medieval medina.
• Experience the vibrant souks and the iconic Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
• Visit the enchanting Jardin Majorelle, once owned by Yves St Laurent.
• Discover the colonial charm of Casablanca.
• Explore the vast Hassan II Mosque.
• Visit the elegant Moroccan capital, Rabat.
• Take a guided walking tour through an ancient medina.
• Tour Fez and delve into its extraordinary medina.
• Admire the intricate decor of the Al-Attarine Madrasa and witness the iconic tanneries.
• Explore the historical Roman site of Volubilis.
• Uncover architectural treasures in Meknes.

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakesh
Arrive at the airport for your flight to Marrakesh. On arrival, transfer to your hotel

Day 2: Marrakesh and Casablanca
In the morning, visit the Jardin Majorelle, formerly owned by Yves Saint-Laurent, showcasing bamboo, bougainvillea, cacti, and exotic plants. After leaving Marrakesh and the Atlas Mountains foothills, arrive in Casablanca. Explore the city with a local guide, visiting the Hassan II Mosque. This evening, have dinner at Rick’s Cafe, inspired by the restaurant and bar in the classic film Casablanca.

Day 3: Rabat & Fez
After breakfast, head north to Rabat, Morocco’s current capital. Explore French-influenced boulevards, then take a guided walk through the 12th-century walled medina with its blue houses. After the tour, enjoy free time to stroll along Rue des Consuls or savor mint tea by the Atlantic. Later, we proceed to Fez.

Day 4: Fez
This morning, explore Fez, Morocco’s spiritual and cultural heart, by coach and foot. With a local guide, explore the ancient ramparts, gates, and the car-free medina. Inside, discover traditional crafts, including silversmiths, potters, weavers, leatherworkers, and tailors, alongside community hammams, bakeries, and markets.

Visit the 14th-century Al-Attarine Madrasa, the Royal Palace, and the iconic tanneries to witness leather production. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening, dine on Moroccan cuisine in a charming riad.

Day 5: Volubilis, Meknes & Fez
After breakfast, drive through farmland to Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman ruins and a UNESCO World Heritage site. We explore this ancient city, originally a Berber settlement, with its temples, villas, bathhouses, and beautiful mosaics. The visit to the museum helps us understand its significance.

Continue to Meknes, an impressive imperial city from the 17th century, known for its palaces, gardens, and mosques. Admire Bab el-Mansour, the grand imperial gateway, visit Heri es-Souani, and explore the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Meknes is renowned for its ironware craftsmanship. After the guided tour, you have free time to explore before returning to Fez.

Day 6: Fez to Marrakesh
After breakfast, return to Marrakesh via major roads, making comfort stops for a smoother journey. Reach Marrakesh in the late afternoon and check into your hotel.

Day 7: Marrakesh and Free afternoon
This morning, embark on a sightseeing tour, visiting the Saadian tombs, renowned for their Moorish architecture adorned with gold leaf and stucco work. Explore the Bahia Palace, celebrated in its time as the world’s most beautiful palace with its 50 marble columns. Continue to the famous souks, where skilled craftsmen create intricate leather goods, jewellery, and furniture.

The afternoon is yours to explore at your leisure. After dinner at the hotel, venture to Jemaa el-Fnaa square at dusk, a vibrant hub of Moroccan culture featuring musicians, dancers, fortune-tellers, and snake charmers in a mesmerizing display of colour and tradition.

Day 8: Return Home
Transfer to the airport for your return flight

The signature tour includes everything from the Classic Tour, as well as the following experiences

Day 5:
Visit Domaine de la Zouina, a large estate with a vineyard and olive grove. Try a variety of their wines, accompanied by regional olive oil, fruit and cheese

Day 7:
Join a professional chef at La Maison Arabe’s renowned cooking workshop and learn how to create authentic Moroccan cuisine.

Gather in Jemaa el-Fnaaa market square and enjoy a sundown aperitif at a local rooftop bar

You’ll also travel in a small group of 25 or fewer guests.

Grand Hotel Plaza, Marrakesh
This hotel offers 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool and rooms that are equipped with a television, air-conditioning, safe, hairdryer and a telephone.

Courtyard by Marriott Casablanca Downtown
Located in the centre of Casablanca this hotel offers a restaurant, outdoor pool and rooftop bar. Rooms feature a tv, tea & coffee making facilities and wi-fi

Fez Heritage Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Fez with an outdoor pool, gardens, spa and terrace restaurant serving international cuisine. Spacious, air-conditioned rooms include a private terrace with city views, TV, seating area, safe, hairdryer and free Wi‑Fi.

Fact File

• Currency: Moroccan Dirham
• Flight time: Approx. 3 hrs 40 mins
• Language: French, Arabic
• Time zone: GMT-1 to GMT+1 depending on the clocks changing in both the UK and Morocco
• Country: Morocco
• Plug type: Standard European 2-pins round

*All transfer times listed here are approximate and dependent on traffic

What’s included in Riviera Travel Imperial Cities of Morocco?
This tour includes return flights and transfers, seven nights in four and five-star hotels, daily breakfast and seven dinners, 10 included experiences, checked luggage, and the services of an expert Riviera Travel Tour Manager.

How active is this tour?
This tour is suitable for travellers who enjoy guided sightseeing and walking tours. You’ll explore historic medinas in Marrakesh, Rabat and Fez, visit cultural landmarks, and spend time discovering ancient sites such as Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes.

Will I have any free time?
Yes. The itinerary includes free time in Rabat, Fez and Marrakesh, allowing you to explore independently, browse local markets, relax in cafés or discover more of Morocco at your own pace.

Who is this tour suitable for?
This tour is ideal for travellers looking to experience Morocco’s rich history, culture and architecture. It combines visits to imperial cities, ancient Roman ruins, vibrant medinas and authentic local experiences, making it a great introduction to the country.

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