The brass doors and tiled gateway of the Royal Palace in Fez, lit at dusk

7 days from Casablanca

Imperial Cities and Ouzoud Falls

Rabat, Meknes and Fez with time to see them properly, then the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas and the waterfalls at Ouzoud.

Royal Palace, Fez

Duration7 days, 6 nights
Starts and endsCasablanca
How it runsPrivate car and driver
PriceOn request

CitiesMountains

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The route

Where the road goes

Map of the Imperial Cities and Ouzoud Falls route on satellite imagery of Morocco, with each stop marked — Each stop sits where it really is. The line shows the order of the stops, not the exact road.

Stop by stop

Casablanca
Rabat UNESCO World Heritage: Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City (opens in a new tab)
Meknes UNESCO World Heritage: Historic City of Meknes (opens in a new tab)
Volubilis UNESCO World Heritage: Archaeological Site of Volubilis (opens in a new tab)
Moulay Idriss
Fez UNESCO World Heritage: Medina of Fez (opens in a new tab)
Ifrane
Beni Mellal
Ouzoud
Casablanca

Day by day

The plan

Driving times are approximate and include short stops.

Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca
Transfer onlyCasablanca
We meet you at the airport or your hotel, visit the Hassan II Mosque and drive along the Corniche, with a guided city tour.
Day 2: Casablanca to Meknes via Rabat
3.5 to 4 hours, with visitsMeknes
Rabat's Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower and the Mohammed V Mausoleum, then Meknes, its Bab Mansour gate and El Hedim square.
Day 3: Meknes to Fez via Volubilis
About 3 hours, with stopsFez
A guided tour of Volubilis, a stop at Moulay Idriss and a first walk through the Fez medina.
Day 4: Fez
No drivingFez
A full day in the medina with a guide: the Chouara tannery, the streets around the Al Quaraouiyine mosque, the madrasas and the potters' district.
Day 5: Fez to Beni Mellal via Ifrane
4.5 to 5 hoursBeni Mellal
Ifrane and the cedar forest, where macaques live wild, then a long scenic drive through the Middle Atlas.
Day 6: Beni Mellal to Ouzoud
2 to 2.5 hoursOuzoud
Through olive groves to the Ouzoud waterfalls, the highest in Morocco, for a boat ride below the falls.
Day 7: Ouzoud to Casablanca
4.5 to 5 hoursTour ends in Casablanca
Back through the Atlas foothills and farming country to your hotel or the airport.

The details

What's included

Included

6 nights' accommodation
Breakfast every day
Private car with driver, fuel and tolls
Local guides in Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fez and Ouzoud
Guided tours shown in the programme
Boat ride at Ouzoud
Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off
Bottled water in the car

Not included

Flights
Lunches and dinners
Entrance fees not listed above
Optional activities
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses

Questions

Before you book

How long is the Imperial Cities and Ouzoud Falls tour, and where does it start?

The Imperial Cities and Ouzoud Falls tour lasts 7 days and 6 nights. It starts and ends in Casablanca, and the route passes through Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, Fez, Ifrane, Beni Mellal and Ouzoud. Morocco My Trip runs it with a private car and driver, so your group sets the pace.

Where do you sleep on the Imperial Cities and Ouzoud Falls tour?

On the Imperial Cities and Ouzoud Falls tour you spend 6 nights on the road: night 1 in Casablanca, night 2 in Meknes, nights 3 and 4 in Fez, night 5 in Beni Mellal and night 6 in Ouzoud.

How much driving is there on the Imperial Cities and Ouzoud Falls tour?

Driving on the Imperial Cities and Ouzoud Falls tour day by day: day 1, transfer only; day 2, 3.5 to 4 hours, with visits; day 3, about 3 hours, with stops; day 4, no driving; day 5, 4.5 to 5 hours; day 6, 2 to 2.5 hours; day 7, 4.5 to 5 hours. The longest drive is day 5, Fez to Beni Mellal via Ifrane. Times are approximate and include short stops.

What is included in the Imperial Cities and Ouzoud Falls tour?

The Imperial Cities and Ouzoud Falls tour includes 6 nights' accommodation, breakfast every day, private car with driver, fuel and tolls, local guides in Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fez and Ouzoud, guided tours shown in the programme, boat ride at Ouzoud, airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off and bottled water in the car.

What is not included in the Imperial Cities and Ouzoud Falls tour?

Not included on the Imperial Cities and Ouzoud Falls tour: flights, lunches and dinners, entrance fees not listed above, optional activities, travel insurance and tips and personal expenses. Ask us if you would like any of these arranged.

When is the best time to do the Imperial Cities and Ouzoud Falls tour?

The best months for the Imperial Cities and Ouzoud Falls tour are March, April, May, October and November. The toughest months are January, February, July, August and December. In February: still snowy up high, while the valleys turn green.

How much does the Imperial Cities and Ouzoud Falls tour cost?

The Imperial Cities and Ouzoud Falls tour is priced on request: Morocco My Trip quotes for your dates and your group. Send the enquiry form or a message on WhatsApp and we reply with a price, usually within a few hours and always within 24. A 30% deposit confirms the booking, and the rest is paid on the first day.

Can I change the Imperial Cities and Ouzoud Falls tour itinerary?

Yes. The Imperial Cities and Ouzoud Falls tour is a ready-made route, but you can add a night, skip a stop, start on another date or join it to another route. Tell Morocco My Trip what you would like and we send back the adjusted plan with its price before you confirm.

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