Day 1
Fes el-Bali
Full guided day in the medina — Bab Boujloud, the Qaraouiyine, the medersas and the Chouara tanneries, with lunch in a riad.Night: Riad in Fes el-Bali. Breakfast and lunch included.
Fes, Morocco· Concierge · Mon–Sat · 09:00–18:00 GMT+1
Bab Mansour, Meknes · Photo: Daemon11, CC BY-SA 4.0
Fes, Meknes and Rabat in three days
Morocco had four imperial capitals, and this three-day private journey links the northern three. You spend a full guided day in Fes el-Bali, drive west to Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis, and finish on the Atlantic in Rabat at the Udayas kasbah and Hassan Tower. Private or small-group, custom-quoted.
- 3 days from Fes
- Private or small-group
- Planned and run from Fes
What the trip is
Three days across three of Morocco's imperial capitals — a deep day in Fes, the monuments of Meknes and Roman Volubilis, and the seat of government in Rabat.
Morocco has had four imperial capitals; this private journey strings together the northern three with their connecting Roman site, with short, easy drives between them. You begin with a full guided day in Fes el-Bali, then travel west to Meknes and Volubilis, and finish on the Atlantic in Rabat.
Fes is about an hour from Meknes, and Volubilis sits between them; Rabat is a couple of hours further on the motorway. You stay inside the medinas, walk with local historians, and end at the kasbah of the Udayas above the river mouth in Rabat, one of the calmest corners of any Moroccan city.
- How long
- 3 days
- Starts and ends
- Fes to Rabat
- Group
- 1–6 travellers, private or small-group
- Pace
- Easy
- Languages
- English, French, Arabic
The Kasbah of the Udayas above the Bouregreg river.
RabatDay by day
The usual route. Add a night, swap a riad or change the start city and we re-quote it.
Day 2
Fes → Meknes → Volubilis → Rabat
Drive to Meknes for Bab Mansour and Heri es-Souani, on to Roman Volubilis with a guide, then west to Rabat for the evening.Night: Riad in Rabat medina. Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 3
Rabat
Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower and the mausoleum of Mohammed V, then drop-off at your hotel or Rabat-Salé airport.Breakfast included.
What's included
In your quote
English-speaking driver-guide for the duration (private or small-group, as quoted); vehicle (sedan, 4x4 or minivan) with fuel, tolls and parking; all listed accommodation in hand-picked riads, kasbahs or desert camps; daily breakfast and meals as noted in the itinerary; all listed entrance fees and guided activities; airport pickup and drop-off with flight tracking; bottled water and snacks on board; and whatsApp support during your trip.
Not in it
International flights to/from Morocco; travel insurance (we recommend a provider); alcoholic drinks and personal shopping; optional activities marked “add-on” in your quote; and tips for driver, guides and camp staff.
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes (medina cobblestones); layers — even desert nights can drop to 5°C; sun hat, sunglasses, SPF 30+; modest cover-up for mosques and conservative areas; reusable water bottle (we refill on the road); and adaptor for Type C/E plugs (220V).
Places on this trip
Fes, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis & Moulay Idriss. Each has its own guide.
Private or small-group
Private means just you and the people you travel with: your own driver-guide, your own vehicle and your own pace, on the dates you choose.
Or ask us about a small-group date and share the day with a few other travellers (1–6 travellers). The route is the same.
Every itinerary is a starting point. Add a stop, slow a day down or change the start, and we send a revised quote, agreed in writing before any deposit.
No deposit to receive a quote. A person in Fes reads your request and writes the plan, and we stay on WhatsApp while you travel.
Before you knock
The questions people ask us most before they plan a trip.
Is "Imperial Cities: Fes, Meknes & Rabat" private or a group tour?
Your choice: private or small-group. Book it privately (just you and the people you travel with, your own guide and pace) or ask us about a small-group date. Every trip is custom-quoted.
Can I change the dates or itinerary?
Yes. Every itinerary is a starting point. Add a day, swap a riad, change the start city — we'll send a revised custom quote, agreed in writing before any deposit.
How fit do I need to be?
Easy. Light walking on medina cobblestones, plus optional activities you can opt in or out of on the day.
When should I book?
For high season (Oct–Apr) and any trip involving the Sahara or hot-air balloon, book 8–12 weeks ahead. Last-minute (under 14 days) is usually still possible with a phone call.
Other trips from Fes
Pair it with another day, or make it part of a longer trip.
Fes to Marrakech via the Middle AtlasIfrane, the Azrou cedars and a night in the Middle Atlas, on to Marrakech.See the plan
Fes el-Bali Medina & TanneriesBab Boujloud, the Qaraouiyine, Bou Inania and the tanneries, on foot.See the plan
Fes Artisan WorkshopsZellige at Aïn Nokbi, the pottery kilns and the brass of Seffarine.See the plan
Fes Food TourBissara, maakouda, msemen and pastries, grazed through Fes el-Bali.See the plan
Volubilis & Meknes Day TripRoman Volubilis, holy Moulay Idriss and imperial Meknes in a day.See the plan
Chefchaouen Day Trip from FesThrough the Rif to the blue medina, about four hours each way.See the planSend your dates and who's coming. We'll write the plan.
- Tell us what drew you in. Your dates, who is travelling and what you want to see.
- A person reads it. We write a day-by-day plan for your group, private or small-group.
- You change anything. Then we confirm the guides, drivers and riads.