She highlights that Mohammed adapted the itinerary and the accommodation to a family member's health, and that Said, their guide, was the best part of the trip: patient, fun and full of knowledge of places off the tourist track.
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Departure from Tangier
7-Day Morocco Tour: Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes, Rabat & Asilah
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Departure from Tangier
- Private tour
Departure from Tangier
Tour details
A seven-day private tour of northern Morocco, from Tangier back to Tangier: Tetouan and the Rif Mountains, the blue city of Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the imperial cities of Meknes and Fes, Rabat, the capital, and the seaside town of Asilah.
- Duration7 days / 6 nights
- DepartureTangier
- Places8 places
You travel with your own driver in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with professional local guides in Chefchaouen and Fes and six nights in selected hotels or riads.
Highlights
- Tetouan's Andalusian-style medina and the Rif Mountains
- A guided walking tour of the blue streets of Chefchaouen
- The Roman ruins of Volubilis and Bab Mansour in Meknes
- A guided day in Fes el-Bali: Bou Inania Madrasa and the Chouara Tanneries
- Rabat: the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Oudayas
- Asilah's whitewashed houses, murals and ramparts
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Departure from Tangier
Tour itinerary
Upon arrival in Tangier, we will pick you up and begin our journey towards Chefchaouen, the beautiful Blue City. Along the way, we will stop in Tetouan, known for its charming Andalusian-style medina, traditional architecture and rich cultural heritage. After exploring the city, we will continue our drive through the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Upon arrival, check in at your accommodation and enjoy some free time.
Accommodation: Chefchaouen
After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking tour of Chefchaouen with a local guide. Discover its famous blue-painted streets, charming squares, traditional markets and historic medina. Learn about the city's history, culture and local traditions. The afternoon will be free to explore at your own pace, take photographs or relax in one of its lovely cafés.
Accommodation: Chefchaouen
After breakfast, we will depart Chefchaouen towards Fes. Along the way, we will visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its impressive mosaics and archaeological remains. We will then continue to Meknes, one of Morocco's imperial cities, where we will discover its historic medina, Bab Mansour Gate and other important landmarks. After the visits, we will drive to Fes, where we will spend the night.
Accommodation: Fes
Today, enjoy a guided tour of Fes with a professional local guide. Explore the historic medina of Fes el-Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its narrow streets, traditional souks and beautiful architecture. Visit important landmarks such as the Al Quaraouiyine Mosque (exterior), Bou Inania Madrasa, the famous Chouara Tanneries and traditional artisan workshops. Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of Morocco's oldest imperial city. Overnight in Fes.
Accommodation: Fes
After breakfast, we will leave Fes and travel towards Rabat, Morocco's elegant capital city. Upon arrival, enjoy a visit to its main attractions, including the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Kasbah of the Oudayas and the picturesque Andalusian Gardens. Discover the city's history and beautiful coastal atmosphere before checking in at your accommodation for the night.
Accommodation: Rabat
After breakfast, we will depart Rabat and drive along the Atlantic coast towards Asilah, a charming seaside town famous for its whitewashed houses, colourful murals and artistic atmosphere. Enjoy some free time to explore its beautiful medina, walk along the historic ramparts and discover its picturesque streets. Later, we will continue to Tangier, where we will spend the night.
Accommodation: Tangier
At the agreed time, we will transfer you to Tangier Airport for your departure flight. This will be the end of our services and our wonderful 7-day journey through northern Morocco. We hope you have enjoyed your trip with us!
Route map
Places you will visit each day and where you will spend each night. Tap a day to see it on the map.
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Tour info
Included
8 included- Private transportation throughout the tour in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking driver throughout the journey
- Pick-up and drop-off at Tangier Airport
- 6 nights of accommodation in selected hotels or riads
- Daily breakfast at the accommodations
- Professional local guides in Chefchaouen and Fes
- Guided visits to the main attractions mentioned in the itinerary
- All vehicle-related expenses, including fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
6 not included- International flights
- Lunches and dinners
- Entrance fees to monuments and historical sites
- Personal expenses and drinks
- Tips for the driver and local guides
- Any services not mentioned in the inclusions
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Know before you go
It starts in Tangier, where we pick you up on arrival (pick-up at Tangier Airport is included), and ends on day 7 with your transfer to Tangier Airport for your departure flight.
A professional local guide accompanies you in Chefchaouen (day 2) and in Fes (day 4), and the main attractions of the itinerary are visited with a guide. Entrance fees to monuments and historical sites are not included.
Yes. It is a private tour: we can add nights, change the order of the stages or choose another category of accommodation to suit your dates and budget.
Spring and autumn are ideal. Northern Morocco is green and mild for most of the year; in winter it can rain in the Rif and in summer the medinas are busier.
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41 reviews on TripadvisorShe describes the desert route with Said as one of the best experiences of her life, and values the comfort of the vehicles and how safe they felt at all times.
Read the full review — Sophie HaberShe thanks Youssef for a very well organised private tour and highlights how much they learned from him about Moroccan culture, as well as his friendly and professional manner.
Read the full review — Ester780He tells how Ayoub picked them up at their hotel in Marrakech and looked after everything at every moment; he also highlights the accommodation, above all the tents in the middle of the Merzouga desert.
Read the full review — David SThey took a three-day private trip to the desert and she highlights Ayoub's smile and his willingness to adapt to any change, as well as the hotels and the food.
Read the full review — Elena SA group of eleven friends on a ten-day trip from Marrakech: they value the variety of visits, the riads, the food and the care of their guide Brahim and their driver Redwann.
Read the full review — Kris4429Summaries of reviews published by our travellers on Tripadvisor.
Destinations and attractions
A short guide to every place you will visit on this tour.
At the gateway to the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier looks out at the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and Europe all at once. Its medina and kasbah keep the memory of its days as an international city, and on the outskirts await Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules.
Known as the “white dove”, Tetouan has a medina of Andalusian heritage that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Its white houses, craft workshops and the district built during the Spanish protectorate reflect its history between Africa and Europe.
Tucked away in the Rif mountains, the “blue pearl” was founded in 1471 and is famous for the blue-washed walls of its medina. Stroll its peaceful alleys, head up to Outa el-Hammam square and the kasbah, and watch the town from the Spanish Mosque at sunset.
Volubilis is the best-preserved Roman site in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Among olive groves and wheat fields you can still see the Arch of Caracalla, the basilica, the capitol and superb mosaics on the floors of the ancient houses.
Meknes was the capital of Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 17th century, who surrounded it with walls and palaces, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its most famous monument is the Bab Mansour gate; also visit the Heri es-Souani granaries and stables and El Hedim square.
Founded at the end of the 8th century, Fes is the oldest of Morocco's imperial cities, and its medina, Fes el-Bali, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world. Wander its alleys to the Chouara tannery, the Bou Inania and Attarine madrasas and the Al Qarawiyyin mosque-university, founded in 859.
Morocco's capital combines history and modern life on the Atlantic coast and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012. Explore the Kasbah of the Udayas with its blue and white lanes, the unfinished 12th-century Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
A small town on the Atlantic coast, about 45 km south of Tangier. Its medina of whitewashed houses with blue doors and windows is enclosed by ramparts built by the Portuguese in the 15th century, and its walls fill with murals during the cultural festival the town holds every summer.