This five-day tour brings together the best of northern Morocco, from the coast at Tangier through the Rif to the imperial cities. Along the route you discover Cape Spartel and the Cave of Hercules, blue Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, Meknes, Fes, Rabat and Casablanca.
You start in Tangier with Cape Spartel and the Cave of Hercules, then cross the Rif to Chefchaouen for a day with a guide. Then you visit Volubilis and Meknes on the way to Fes for a day with a guide, and finish in Casablanca via Rabat.
Good to know: the Archaeological Site of Volubilis, one of the stops on this itinerary, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Your driver meets you at your accommodation, the airport or the port in Tangier, the bride of the north, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic off Cape Spartel. First you explore the city, the Cave of Hercules and Cape Spartel. There is free time for lunch. Then the road turns inland via Tetouan and through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, with stops for the views. Night in a riad.
Approx. 2 hours driving · Overnight: Riad in Chefchaouen
Following breakfast, you explore Chefchaouen, the blue city, also called Achaoun, which means horns in Berber, famous for its white and blue streets. You wander through the charming old medina, with its genuine blue doors and whitewashed walls. There is free time for lunch. In the afternoon you can hike up to the Spanish Mosque on the hilltop for a superb view over the whole blue city. Overnight at the same riad.
No driving / 2 hours walking · Overnight: Riad in Chefchaouen
Following breakfast, enjoy some time in the blue city before driving to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with mosaics among ancient columns and arches. After your visit, a 30 km drive brings you to Meknes to see Bab Al-Mansour, the Sahrij Souani basin, the royal stables, the granary and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. The day ends in Fes. Night in a riad.
Approx. 4 hours driving · Overnight: Riad in Fes
Following breakfast, you are collected from your riad to discover Fes, the cultural and spiritual capital of Morocco. First, a drive takes you to the Royal Palace Gate, the Mellah, the panorama from the Borj Sud fortress, and the Ceramic Village and School. Then a local guide walks with you through the medieval medina, visiting the Al Attarine Madrasa, the University and Mosque of Al-Qarawiyyin and the colourful Chouara tanneries.
About 30 min by car / 3–4 hours on foot · Night: Riad in Fes
On the last day you leave Fes for Rabat, an imperial city and the modern capital, to visit the Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Kasbah of the Oudayas. After free time for lunch, you continue to Casablanca to visit the Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Morocco. Finally we drop you at the airport or wherever you like in Casablanca. The tour ends here.
Approx. 3 hours driving
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The tour is fully private: only you and the people in your booking travel together, with no other guests added. We focus on quality, personal journeys, and that is why nearly all of our tours run privately.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the ideal seasons, with mild, comfortable weather across most of the country. Winter is also a good choice, especially for the south and the Sahara.
We use air-conditioned 4x4s and minivans. Our 4×4 is a Land Cruiser Prado for up to 4 travellers; our minivans are a Mercedes Vito Tourer, Ford Tourneo or similar for up to 8. Larger groups of more than 8 travel in a minibus with up to 18 seats.
Yes, travellers of all ages can enjoy it, and the daily drives are a comfortable length.