Imperial Cities & Medina Life
Eight days through Marrakech, Fes, Meknes, and Rabat — royal squares, living medinas, and grand palaces.
Morocco's four imperial cities each tell a different chapter of the kingdom's story. This journey connects them — from the ochre ramparts of Marrakech to the whitewashed streets of Rabat — with unhurried days inside the medinas where daily life, craft, and hospitality still follow ancient rhythms.
Expect winding souks scented with cedar and saffron, palaces of carved plaster and zellige, and long tea breaks in courtyards that have welcomed travelers for centuries. Between the cities, high-speed rail makes the journey as seamless as it is scenic.
Journey Highlights
- Private guided medina tours in Marrakech and Fes
- Royal palaces and the Roman ruins of Volubilis
- High-speed train travel between the cities
- Hammam and traditional Moroccan cooking class
Day-by-Day
Arrival in Marrakech
Welcome at the airport, settle into your riad, evening stroll through Jemaa el-Fnaa.
Marrakech medina
Privately guided walk through the souks, Ben Youssef Madrasa, and the Saadian Tombs.
Train to Fes
High-speed train north, then an evening walk through Fes's ancient medina.
Fes el-Bali deep dive
Tanneries, pottery cooperatives, and the Al-Qarawiyyin quarter with a local guide.
Meknes & Volubilis
Day trip to the imperial city of Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
Rabat, the capital
Kasbah des Oudayas, the Hassan Tower, and a refined farewell dinner.
Coast & gardens
Morning in the Chellah necropolis, coastal lunch, return to Marrakech by rail.
Departure
Farewell tea, then transfer to the airport for your flight home.
What's Included
- All accommodation in heritage riads
- Private English-speaking guide throughout
- All transport including high-speed rail
- Daily breakfast and two special dinners
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities