This tour starts and ends in Casablanca. You will also travel through Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, and Fez, exploring these royal cities, meeting local artisans, and enjoying fantastic local architecture.
Brief Itinerary for Casablanca to Fez Highlights Tour
| Day | Highlights |
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| Day 1 | Casablanca Arrival |
| Day 2 | CasablancaâRabatâMeknesâFez: 320 km (200 mi) |
| Day 3 | Fez City Highlights Discovery |
| Day 4 | FezâCasablanca: 320 km (200 mi) |
| Day 5 | Casablanca Departure |
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Tour Highlights
Here are the awesome attractions, the most must-do activities selected by Highlights Travel (HT Hand-Picked), and exclusive cultural experiences offered by Highlights Travel (Only With HT) included in this tour:
Discover a Charming Medieval Fortress in Rabat
The Kasbah of Udayas is a medieval fortress district that was the first settlement of Rabat. Look out from Rabat's ancient port and enjoy the beautiful sea view.
Explore the Awesome Mausoleum of Mohammad V
Next to the famous Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammad V is another landmark of Rabat. You can admire the impressive Moroccan architecture.
Marvel at the Incredible Royal Stables in Meknes
The Royal Stables is the ruins of an early-18th-century complex that could once house up to 12,000 horses.
Visit the Ancient Roman City Volubilis
Volubilis is one of the largest and most important archaeological sites in Morocco, with the remains of settlements dating from the pre-Roman to the early Islamic periods.
Walk into Fez, the center of religion, culture, and art in Morocco.
Explore the medieval Medina of Fez, Al-Attarine Madrasa or Bou Inania Madrasa, the Nejjarine Fountain, the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss.
Admire the Splendor of Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
Hassan II Mosque is the third largest mosque in the world. Located by the ocean. a third of the mosque was built over the sea to commemorate the fact that Morocco's Arab ancestors came from the sea.
Suggested Itinerary for Inspiration
Your preferences design the real journey. We're ready to create a wonderful tour for you.
- Arrive at Mohammed V International Airport, where your personal guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy dinner at your hotel.
- This is a long day, involving of about 4 hours of driving.
- After about a 1½-hour drive from Casablanca, you will arrive in Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco. Visit the Royal Palace (El Mechouar), the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Hassan Tower in the unfinished mosque.
- Then, drive for about 2 hours to Meknes. Lunch at a local restaurant is optional (we could prepare a packed lunch for the journey). In the afternoon, visit the imperial capital of Morocco that has the longest ramparts (40 km or 25 mi long). There, you can visit the famous Bab Mansour Gate, the Royal Stables, and the Jewish Quarter.
- Next, continue driving for about one hour to Fez, through the holy city of Moulay Idriss and via the ruins of Volubilis, the once great Roman city.
- Dinner is at your Fez hotel.
- The whole day is devoted to visiting this spiritual capital. You can explore the medieval Medina of Fez, Al-Attarine Madrasa or Bou Inania Madrasa (a madrasa is an Islamic college), the Nejjarine Fountain, the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, and Al-Karaouine Mosque (from the outside). Lunch (optional) will be at a traditional restaurant in the heart of the medina (the old walled part of the town).
- In the afternoon, visit the souks (bazaars) and Fez Jdid (the most historical quarter with a medieval palace). Enjoy dinner at your hotel.
- Travel by road to Casablanca in about 5 hours. Lunch could be at a local restaurant in Casablanca is optional.
- In the afternoon, explore Morocco's economic capital: Central Market, the harbor district, the Royal Palace, the Muhammed V Square, the residential area of Anfa, and the outside of the Hassan II Mosque. Dinner will be available at your Casablanca hotel.
- Breakfast is at the hotel, after which we will take you to Mohammed V International Airport for your flight.
- This is where our service ends. We look forward to serving you on your next tour.
Ideas for Making This Trip Uniquely Yours
Special experiences can be added to brighten a honeymoon trip, a family vacation, a birthday, or satisfy personal interests.
Hand-Picked Hotels
We select hotels with style and local features. Let us know your preferences and we'll find your ideal hotel.
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Hotel Farah Casablanca
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Hotel Palais Medina & Spa
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Our Service Includes:
Groups of 4 or more enjoy a more competitive price.
- One-to-one consultancy
- Knowledgeable local guides
- Private drivers/driver guides and vehicles as listed
- Hand-picked hotels
- Breakfasts and meals as listed
- Entry to all attractions on the itinerary
- Transportation as listed
- A 24/7 helpline while traveling
Tour code: gh-mr-9