8 days / 7 nights
Private tour · 8 days / 7 nights
Imperial Cities and the Blue City
Tour overview
Imperial Cities and the Blue City is a private 8-day tour from Fez to Marrakech, through Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Rabat and Casablanca. A complete itinerary through Morocco’s four imperial cities, the famous blue medina of the Rif and the Atlantic coast.
A tailor-made journey dedicated to Moroccan culture, architecture and traditions, with a local driver, Italian-speaking guides in Fez and Marrakech, selected riads and assistance before and during the tour.
Trip highlights
01
Fez and Marrakech with an Italian-speaking local guide
02
Chefchaouen and the characteristic alleys of the Blue City
03
Volubilis and Morocco’s Roman heritage
04
Meknes and Rabat, ancient imperial cities
05
Casablanca and the Hassan II Mosque
06
Private tour from Fez to Marrakech with a local driver
Your journey, day by day
Arrival at Fez airport, welcome and private transfer to riad or hotel. Depending on arrival time, free time for a first encounter with the city.
A day dedicated to discovering Fez with an Italian-speaking local guide, through the historic medina, souks, craft workshops, old quarters and sites symbolic of the imperial city.
Departure towards the Rif mountains and arrival in Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City. Free time to stroll among painted alleys, intimate squares and craft shops.
Departure from Chefchaouen towards the Roman archaeological site of Volubilis. Continuation to Meknes, with a walk through the historic centre, and arrival in Rabat.
Visit to the main sites of Rabat, including the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the kasbah. Continuation to Casablanca and an exterior or interior visit of the Hassan II Mosque, subject to availability.
Departure from Casablanca towards Marrakech. Arrival, accommodation in riad or hotel and free time for a first encounter with the medina, the souks and Jemaa el-Fna square.
Visit to Marrakech with an Italian-speaking local guide, through the medina, the souks and the main historic sites. Free afternoon for visits, shopping or optional experiences.
Free time according to flight time and private transfer to Marrakech airport. End of the Imperial Cities and Blue City tour.
What the tour includes
Included
- Private, customisable itinerary
- Airport transfers as per the programme
- Air-conditioned car or van with local driver
- Italian- or English-speaking driver during the tour, subject to availability
- Seven nights in selected riads or hotels
- Breakfasts during the stay
- Italian-speaking local guide for the Fez visit
- Italian-speaking local guide for the Marrakech visit
- Fuel, tolls and local trip coordination
- Assistance from Sonia and Omar before and during the tour
Accommodation is selected according to availability, season and the requested level.
Not included
- Flights to and from Morocco, bookable on request with a separate quote
- Travel insurance
- Lunches, dinners, drinks and meals not indicated
- Entrance fees to monuments, museums and archaeological sites
- Any guides or activities not expressly indicated
- Tips, personal extras and optional activities
- Anything not expressly indicated in the proposal
Flights and travel insurance on request
Flights are not included in the tour. On request, Sonia can also help with flights and travel insurance, quoted separately through a partner tour operator.
Places to experience
Glimpses of Imperial Cities
The journey continues
More tailor-made itineraries in Morocco
Before you go
Frequently asked questions about private tours in Morocco
Yes. The tour is reserved exclusively for the people in the same booking, with a dedicated vehicle and driver, with no added groups.
The programme includes Fez, Meknes, Rabat and Marrakech, Morocco’s four imperial cities, as well as Chefchaouen, Volubilis and Casablanca.
Yes. An overnight stay in Chefchaouen is included, with free time to stroll among painted alleys, intimate squares and craft shops.
The visits to Fez and Marrakech are arranged with Italian-speaking local guides. The driver may speak Italian or English, subject to availability.
Yes. Dates, pace, accommodation category and some stops can be adapted before confirmation, based on needs and availability.
No. Flights are not included in the tour, but can be sourced and booked on request with a separate quote through a partner tour operator.
Your next journey
Ready to build your trip to Morocco?
Tell us your dates, flights, number of travellers and travel style. We’ll help you create a private itinerary designed around you.