Imperial Cities of Morocco — Private Tour of Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes & Fes

Nine days is the optimal length — fits all four imperial capitals (Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fes), Volubilis Roman ruins, the Middle Atlas (with stops at Azrou cedar forests), Ouzoud Waterfalls, and Marrakech without rushing. Eight days is workable but tight. Twelve+ days lets you add the Sahara, Chefchaouen, or the Atlantic coast.

Yes — that's our Exotic Morocco 11-day or Discover Morocco 13-day itinerary. Adds 2–4 days for the desert at Erg Chebbi between Fes and Marrakech. Most clients who want the Sahara add it.

From $2,385 USD per person for the 9-day private tour at Classic accommodation tier in a group of 3–4. Boutique tier $2,800-ish. Luxury tier $3,400-ish. Palace & Villa tier $4,000+. Group of 2 adds ~17% per person.

Most travelers say Fes — it's the largest, oldest, most intact medieval Islamic city in the world, and the most architecturally rich. Rabat is the cleanest and most pleasant to walk. Meknes is the most underrated. Marrakech has the strongest first-day energy. The 9-day tour gives you all four so you can decide for yourself.

Yes — with a licensed guide. The medinas of Fes and Marrakech are car-free, busy, and easy to get lost in (Fes el-Bali has roughly 9,000 alleys). On a Gateway2Morocco tour you have a licensed local guide for medina days who keeps you oriented and avoids the high-pressure shop fronts.

Yes — included as part of the Fes day. The tanneries are one of the most photographed sites in Morocco. We provide mint sprigs (the standard local trick to mask the smell) and the best viewing terraces. No high-pressure leather sales unless you specifically want to shop.