9-Day Morocco Tour: Fes to Marrakech

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9-day Fes to Marrakech tour

Tour Overview

This immersive 9-day Fes to Marrakech tour brings you face-to-face with Morocco’s most iconic destinations. Begin in the medieval city of Fes, exploring its ancient medina, tanneries and historic palaces. Journey north through Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis before arriving at the vivid blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen. Cross the Rif Mountains to the port city of Tangier, visit the Hercules Caves and stroll Cape Spartel, then weave through the fortified lanes of Asilah en route to the capital, Rabat, for a taste of royal kasbahs and mausoleums. Next, discover cosmopolitan Casablanca, home to Africa’s largest mosque and Atlantic seafront corniche. Finally, delve into the cultural heart of Marrakech, from its bustling souks and historic palaces to tranquil gardens, before transfer to the airport. Throughout, enjoy private air-conditioned transport, an expert driver-guide and daily hotel breakfasts.

Tour Highlights of the 9-Day Fes to Marrakech Tour

  • Wander through the maze-like alleys of Fes’s UNESCO-listed medina.
  • Admire the well-preserved Roman mosaics at Volubilis.
  • Stroll the blue-washed streets and photogenic plazas of Chefchaouen.
  • Explore the dramatic Hercules Caves and Atlantic views at Tangier’s Cape Spartel.
  • Marvel at the Hassan II Mosque’s soaring minaret in Casablanca.
  • Haggle for spices and handicrafts amid Marrakech’s vibrant Jemaa el-Fnaa.

Itinerary of 9-day Fes to Marrakech tour

1DAY: ARRIVIAL

Upon your arrival at the airport today, our warm welcoming guide/driver will be there to meet you. They’ll assist with your luggage and ensure a smooth transfer to your hotel, where we’ll be spending our first night.

2 DAY: EXPLORING THE SIGHTSEEING OF FES

After having your breakfast, our local guide, will meet you at the hotel, to start your day tour exploring the old iconic city of Fes with the main historical highlight of the city.

  • Dar El Makhzes: is one of the main palaces of the king of Morocco in the city Fes, the palace was founded by the Marinid dynasty in 1276.
  • Mellah: is one of the main oldest Jewish quarters in Morocco, and historical one located next to the king palace ‘Dar El-Makhzen’
  • The al-Attarine madrassa: is a madrassa in Fes near al-Qarawiyyin Mosque it was built by the Marinid sultan Uthman second Abu Said in (1323 CE) and completed in (1325 CE), it is considered one of the highest achievements of Marinid architecture due to its rich and harmonious decoration and its efficient use of limited space.
  • Funduq al-Najjarin: is a historic Funduq in fez El-Bali the old medina quarter, the building was designed for use by the merchants’ traders, and visitors to the city of fez and provided a storage place along with the fountains. The building forms one of the most remarkable urban architectural complexes in historic fez, today it houses a museum.
  • Al-Qarawiyyin university: it’s a university located in fez, it was founded as a mosque by Fatima al-Fihri in 857-859 and subsequently become one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Islamic golden age.
  • Chouara tannery: is one of the most iconic sights in Morocco operating since immemorial time, and is a place where animals skin and hides are stripped of hair degreased, salted, and soaked in order to stop decomposition then they are made soft and dyed to create beautiful leather items.
  • Fes pottery & ceramic: the main interesting place where you going to see the handmade pottery & zellige.

3 DAY: FES. MEKNES. VOLUBILIS. CHEFCHAOUEN.

After having your breakfast, we will start our day driving to the blue pearl city, that located in the Rif Mountains of northwest Morocco. which is one of the main backdrops of numerous photoshoots and attracts tourists from around the world because of its brilliant shades of blue. Before we get to our destination, we will stop by Meknes and Volubilis cities for visit:

 Meknes which is one of the historical cities in Morocco. To have a sight of the main monument of Meknes: Bab Mansoor, mausoleum of Molay Ismail, Sahrij Swani.

And Volubilis:  it is an archaeological site in Morocco, and a roman city dating back to the 1st century AD, which was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1997.

Afterwards once you finished the visit, we will drive to Chefchaoune where we will stay one night.

4 DAY: CHEFCHAOUENAA. TITAWIN. TANGER.

After enjoying a hearty breakfast, our eight-days adventure commences with our departure from Chefchaouen in the morning. We’ll traverse the picturesque Rif mountains, with Tetouan city serving as a brief stop along the way to our ultimate destination: Tangier, often referred to as the “bride city of the north”. During our journey, we’ll pause at Tetouan Beach Martell for a refreshing café break, before continuing our drive to Tangier. Once in Tangier, we’ll embark on a visit to the fascinating Hercules Cave, an archaeological marvel, and take in the breathtaking views at Cape Spartel. Following these explorations, we’ll wander through the enchanting old city of Tangier on foot, delving into its captivating history and vibrant cultural tapestry.

5 DAY: TANGER. ASILAH. RABAT

After having your breakfast at the hotel our driver/guide will meet you to start our journey to rabat through the city of Asillah where we going to have a short stop to exploring Asillah the fortified town on the north west tip of the Atlantic coast of Morocco; is enclosed by well-preserved 15th century rampart, and gates built by colonial Portuguese. Then will continue to our destination Rabat the capital city of Morocco, where we going to stay for one night.

6 DAY: RABAT. CASABLANCA

Today will start our journey by exploring the sightseeing of the capital city.

  • Oudayas Kasbah: it is a fortified casbah in rabat located on the hill at the mouth of bou regrag, and adjacent to the medina quarter. it is listed along the other sites in rabat as a UNESCO world heritage site since 2012
  • Hassan tower: is the minaret of an incomplete mosque in rabat was commissioned by Abou Yusef Yaqub al Mansour, the third caliph of Almohad near the end of the 12th century.
  • Challah: is a medieval fortified Muslim necropolis, and ancient archeological site in rabat abandoned early 15th century.

Afterwards we will drive straight to Casablanca the economical capital city of Morocco, right after arriving will do the visit of the largest mosque in Africa and is the 14th largest in the world, its minaret is the world second tallest minaret at 210 meters. Walk in the sea side the Cornish of Casablanca passing by ricks café for a picture before we get to our hotel.

7 DAY: CASABLANCA. MARRAKESH.

Today will be about exploring the rest of Casablanca city by having a walk through the old city to learn more about lifestyle in local market before we start our driving from Casablanca heading to Marrakesh, enjoying the landscape on the road. time to time will have a short stops for cafe and stretch your legs do not hesitate to ask whenever you need.

8 DAY: EXPLOR THE SIGHTSEEYING OF MARRAKESH

Exploring the sightseeing and historical sites, by walking with the local guide, enjoy discovering the art and cultural in the old city of Marrakech,

     The main highlight to see in Marrakech.  

– Exploring the iconic Medina, a UNESCO world heritage sites, as we navigate through its narrow street, and bustling souks. you will experience the vibrant atmosphere filled with aromas of spices, and the vibrant colors of the local hand craft.

– Visit the stunning Bahia Palace a mid, 19th-century palace adorned with intricate tilework and beautiful gardens, you will explore Moroccan architectural and artistic styles

– Mellah: is the Jewish quarter of the city of Marrakesh it is the second oldest of its kind in the country, always situated next to the royal palace or the resident of the governor in order to protect them.

– Kutubiyya Mosque: is the largest mosque in Marrakesh, it is located in the southwest of medina quarter near the Jemaa El-f naa.

– Jamaa El-fnaa: is a square and market place in Marrakech medina quarter, it remains the main square of Marrakech, used by locals and tourists. During the day it predominantly occupied by orange juice stalls, water sellers with traditional leather water-bags and brass cups, youths chained Barbary apes and snake charmers.

– Saadian Tombs: are a historic royal necropolis in Marrakesh, the Saadian tombs are frequently regarded as the high benchmark of Moroccan art and architecture in the Saadian period and in the post-medieval period generally, thanks to its extremely rich decoration and its “rational” arrangement of interior space.

– Majorelle garden: is one-hectare botanical garden and artist landscape garden in Marrakesh, it was created by the French orientalist artist Jacques Majorelle over almost forty years.

9 DAY: TRANSFER TO MARRAKESH AIROPORT

Today will be about the transfer from your hotel to the airport, our guide/driver will drive you to the airport three hour before your flight to have enough time for check in.

Tour Includes

  • Private service (without other travelers)
  • Comfortable transport with Air-conditioning
  • Experienced driver/guide
  • Night hotel accommodation
  • Daily breakfasts in your hotel

Tour Excluded

  • Monument entrance
  • Lunches
  • Drinks and gratuity

Map of the tour