Continue on to to the Imperial City of Meknes, which was the capital of Morocco from 1672 to 1727 under sultan Moulay Ismail. See Bab Mansour, which was built with marble columns stolen from nearby Volubilis. Stop by the Royal Stables, which once held the sultan’s 12,000 horses, each with its own groom and slave to attend to its every need. Visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, one of only three active Moroccan shrines that non-Muslims may enter. In spite of his excesses, Moulay Ismail is fondly remembered for bringing peace and prosperity and driving out Spanish and British forces. Complete your journey to Fes in the afternoon.

Tour Fes with a private guide. (Walking tour with some transportation between sites.) Begin at the royal palace, with its seven golden doors, and learn about the significance of the intricate decor. Stroll through the Mellah, or Jewish quarter, which was built next to the palace to offer protection. Take in the view of the city from Borj Sud, a former fortress and one of the lookouts on a hill where you can see all of Fes laid out, allowing you to spot landmarks otherwise hidden by the skyline-obscuring buildings. Visit a pottery co-op to see how they make the unique Fes pottery, as well as handcrafting the intricate mosaics adorning half of Morocco. Head into the ancient medina and step into a sort of living museum. The Fes medina is very much a local community that lives and works and goes about daily life in the medina, so be sure to keep moving and watch out for the donkeys! Stop by the Al-Quaraouiyine University, the oldest degree-granting university still in operation, having been founded in 859CE by a woman. Visit handicraft workshops, where you will see why Fes is considered the handicraft capital of Morocco. This can include, among other things, the silk weavers, where beautifully colorful fabrics are woven from silk fibers of the agave plant; and the famous Fes tannery, where they process all manner of animal hides by hand, much as they have for nearly 1,000 years.

Depart Fes in the morning to begin your journey to Marrakech via highway. OPTIONAL: Make a stop in Rabat for lunch and a bit of sightseeing, such as the Kasbah Oudayah. (Entrance fee required) Continue south to Marrakech, arriving in the afternoon/early evening. Check in to your riad in the medina. Enjoy the evening exploring Jemaa el Fna, which comes alive with street performers as the sun goes down.

Tour Marrakech with a private guide. Visit the Koutoubia minaret, the tallest in Marrakech. Within the city walls, no building is allowed to be taller than the Koutoubia's 253 feet. The minaret is part of the largest mosque in Marrakech, which was completed in 1199. Stop at a Berber Apothecary shop, learning of the medicinal uses of many of the common spices and herbs that are still used across Morocco to treat common illnesses. While it's not as picturesque as the heaps of spices you find in the market, it is far more informative! Tour the Bahia Palace, a late 19th-century palace built for the grand vizier and named for his favorite wife. The rooms, set in a 2-acre garden, include the rooms which housed his harem, an often political position. Explore Jemaa el Fna, the primary square in the medina and a UNESCO world heritage site. Though now filled with street performers, snake charmers, merchants, and orange juice stalls, when it was created in 1050, it was used for public executions, perhaps leading to its name which can be translated as "assembly of death". Head into the souks surrounding Jemaa el Fna to several workshops, including shoemakers and bakers.

Enjoy a free day to explore Marrakech. You may choose to visit museums, such as the Yves Saint Laurent Museum and Berber Museum, along with the Majorelle Garden (entrance fee required). Maybe indulge in a traditional hammam, which includes being covered in black beldi soap, scrubbed with an abrasive kessar mit to remove dead skin, and relaxing in a steam room. Or just enjoy exploring the bustling city, wandering the souks and people-watching from streetside cafes.

After breakfast, return to Casablance for your departure flight.