8 Day Medinas Walking Tour
Eight days on foot through the great medinas, at a pace that lets you stop.
The shape of the journey.
Walking Morocco's medinas is the point of this eight-day route, from the labyrinth of Fez el-Bali to the souks and squares of Marrakech. These historic centres are among the best-preserved medieval city cores in the world. You'll have time to explore them properly rather than passing through.
The route, in order.
The tour begins with airport reception in Casablanca and a visit to the Hassan II Mosque before continuing to Rabat to explore the capital's historic sites.
You settle in for the night ahead of heading inland the following day.
The route continues to Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis before several days spent in Fez, exploring Fez el-Bali's narrow lanes, tanneries, tilework and artisan workshops.
This is the tour's deepest dive into a single medina, giving proper time to explore beyond the main routes.
The journey crosses the High Atlas Mountains, stopping at a Berber village for mint tea and conversation with a local family along the way.
Scenic mountain views break up the medina-focused itinerary before arrival in Marrakech.
The final day explores Marrakech's medina, spice souks and the Jemaa el-Fna square before your departure transfer.
The tour concludes with airport transfer arranged as part of the package.
- English-speaking resident tour manager and local guides
- Airport reception and welcome in Casablanca
- Private transport throughout the trip
- Selected accommodation in riads and hotels
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Entrance fees to sites visited
- 24/7 support throughout the trip
- International flights
- Lunch, unless stated in the itinerary
- Tips for the resident tour manager
- Room service and personal expenses
- Transport to and from the meeting point
Riads, guesthouses and a camp. All of them ours to vouch for.
Properties are confirmed with your final itinerary. In the cities you stay in riads inside the old walls; in the desert, a private camp; on the kasbah road, family-run guesthouses we have slept in ourselves.
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ASK US ANYTHINGWhere does the tour start and finish?
The tour begins with airport reception in Casablanca and finishes in Marrakech, with departure transfer included as part of the package.
Share your flight details when you enquire so pickup and drop-off can be planned around your arrival and departure.
How is this different from the standard imperial cities tour?
This tour places more emphasis on properly exploring each medina, particularly Fez el-Bali, rather than moving quickly between imperial sites.
It suits travellers who want deeper time in the historic centres rather than a broader city checklist.
Is this a private or group tour?
This tour can run as a private or shared group experience depending on your preference and group size, with numbers up to 40 accommodated.
Private tours offer more flexibility on pace and time spent in each medina.
Are meals included?
Daily breakfast and dinner are included throughout the tour. Lunch is generally not included, giving you flexibility to explore local restaurants.
Dietary requirements can usually be accommodated with advance notice.
How much walking is involved?
This tour involves significant walking through medina streets, which are cobbled, sometimes crowded and not always flat.
Comfortable, sturdy footwear is strongly recommended given the focus on exploring these areas on foot.
What is the Berber village visit like?
The visit gives you the chance to sit down for mint tea and conversation in a local home, learning about rural mountain life directly from the family who hosts you.
It is a genuine cultural exchange rather than a staged performance.
What should I wear at religious and cultural sites?
Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is appreciated at mosques and other religious or cultural sites, including the Hassan II Mosque.
Your guide will advise on expectations at each stop, and comfortable, sturdy footwear is strongly recommended for medina walking.
Is airport transfer included?
Yes, airport reception on arrival in Casablanca and departure transfer at the end of the tour are both included.
Share your flight details when you enquire so these can be arranged around your schedule.
Can this tour be customised?
Private departures can often be adjusted to spend more time in a particular medina or region, subject to availability.
Mention any specific requests when you enquire so the team can advise on what's possible.
Is travel insurance required?
Travel insurance is not included and is strongly recommended for a trip of this length, covering eight days of city walking and mountain travel.
You should arrange your own policy covering medical costs, cancellation and travel disruption before departure.
