Thanks to this exciting tour in Morocco, North Africa, you'll discover the treasures of imperial cities, which include amazing landscapes but also majestic examples of Arabic and Islamic architecture. You'll visit the most famous, known and renowned masterpieces of this country, understanding the history inside them.

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Thanks to this exciting tour in Morocco, North Africa, you'll discover the treasures of imperial cities, which include amazing landscapes but also majestic examples of Arabic and Islamic architecture. You'll visit the most famous, known and renowned masterpieces of this country, understanding the history inside them.

Among the most popular historical, architectural and cultural sites are:

  • Medina of Fes, declared Unesco World Heritage Site;
  • The beautiful and suggestive landscape belonging to the Middle Atlas Mountains;
  • The colourful and well-known Marrakech, also called "Red Pearl of the South";
  • Casablanca and its Mosque Hassan II, the third biggest mosque in the world;
  • Rabat, located on the Atlantic coast and administrative capital of the country;
  • The picturesque walled city of Meknes.

You'll also have the chance to discover the customs and traditions of the inhabitants and be astonished due to the uncountable number of products sold in the medinas and the mixture of colors and perfumes that it is possible to note here.

Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure Oujda
  • End Oujda
  • Countries
    • Morocco
  • City
    • Saidia
    • Fes
    • Béni Mellal
    • Marrakech
    • Meknes
    • Oujda
  • Theme History, art and culture
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Oujda - Saidia
    Day 1

    After meeting and assistance at Oujda airport, transfer to the hotel in Saidia. Dinner and overnight.

    Visited places:
    • Oujda
    • Saidia
  • 2
    Saidia - Fes
    Day 2

    In the morning departure to Fez, the oldest imperial city of Morocco. It is located in a hilly landscape surrounded by the Sais plain. This city was founded during the 8th century by Moulay Idriss, but reached its glory only during the 14th under the Merinid sultans. Today, you'll discover the Medina characterized by its medieval charm and declared Unesco World Heritage Site and the lively alleys in Souks, which are only large enough to allow the passage of a laden donkey. Dinner and overnight.

    Visited places:
    • Saidia
    • Fes
  • 3
    Fes - Beni Mellal
    Day 3

    Today you'll continue your tour of Fes, considered the spiritual and cultural capital of the country. You'll visit the Karaouiine Mosque and Mausoleum Moulay Idriss (both exterior), Medersa Attarine, Bab Boujloud, Najjarine, the fountain and the leather tannery. Then, you'll continue through the cedar and oak forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains. This region is particularly idyllic and verdant. After stopping to take pictures in Ifrane, the road leads via Azrou to Beni Mellal, a town situated in the heart of the mountains and enclosed by orchards and fields. Dinner and overnight.

    Visited places:
    • Fes
    • Béni Mellal
  • 4
    Beni Mellal - Marrakech
    Day 4

    Today you'll leave for Marrakesh, an ancient imperial city dating back to the 11th century. It is inhabited by different ethnic groups, which gives it her particular charm, thanks to the Islamic and Arabic architecture and colours. You'll explore the crowded and large Souks and enjoy the lively and unique atmosphere on popular Djemaa El Fna Square with its dancers, acrobats, snake charmers, performing monkeys and story tellers, and so on. Dinner and overnight.

    Visited places:
    • Béni Mellal
    • Marrakech
  • 5
    Visit Marrakech
    Day 5

    The whole day is dedicated to the discovery of Marrakesh, also called "Red Pearl of the South". You'll visit some of its most remarkable monuments, such as the magnificent Saadian Tombs, the ramparts, the Koutoubia Mosque (exterior), the sumptuous Bahia Palace and the Menara Gardens. Free time in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight.

    Visited places:
    • Marrakech
  • 6
    Marrakech - Meknes
    Day 6

    In the morning departure for Casablanca, where you'll enjoy a sightseeing tour of the "economical and industrial capital" of Morocco. You'll visit Anfa, a residential area, Square Mohamed V, the beach promenade Ain Diab and the monumental Mosque Hassan II (exterior) which is one of the largest in the world. Then you'll  head to Rabat in order to visit the political capital with its famous sights. You'll discover Hassan Tower and the ruined pillars, the splendid Mausoleum Mohamed V, the Royal Palace (exterior) and the Kasbah of the Oudayas which offers amazing views on the mouth of Bouregreg river and the ocean. Then, the tour continues till arriving at Meknes. Dinner and overnight.

    Visited places:
    • Marrakech
    • Meknes
  • 7
    Meknes - Saidia
    Day 7

    During the morning you'll enjoy a tour in Meknes, a suggestive city enclosed by 25 miles of triple walls and also known as "Versailles of Morocco". You'll visit the city of Sultan Moulay Ismail, El Hedim Square, the Medina and the imposing gate ‘Bab Mansour’ which is deemed to be the most beautiful gate in North Africa. At the end of the tour, departure for Saidia. Dinner and overnight.

    Visited places:
    • Meknes
    • Saidia
  • 8
    Back to Oujda
    Day 8

    If you need, you will be transferred to Oujda airport: end of services. You can also decide to continue your stay in Saidia.

    Visited places:
    • Saidia
    • Oujda
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • Acitivities as in the program
    • Meals as in the program
    • Transfers
    Price does not include
    • Tips
    • Extras
    • Optional excursions
    • International flights
    • Everything not included in " the price includes" and / or in additional options and mandatory services