The north of Morocco in four days: the blue town of Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, Meknes and Fes.
The ideal first taste of Morocco if you arrive from Spain. Leave Tangier for the Rif mountains and the blue streets of Chefchaouen, then continue south to Volubilis, Meknes and Fes.
From Fes you can fly home, take the train or continue to the Sahara with one of our desert tours.
The ideal first trip for travellers coming from Spain. In four days you discover the north of Morocco at a gentle pace: two nights in the blue town, the Roman ruins, an imperial city and the great medina of Fes.
From Fes you can continue to the Sahara, take a train or fly home.
Tour highlights
Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules
Two nights in Chefchaouen
Optional hike to Akchour
Volubilis and Meknes
Guided visit of Fes
Pick-up at the port of Tangier
The route
1Tangier
2Chefchaouen
3Volubilis
4Meknes
5Fes
Day by day
Day1
Tangier – Chefchaouen
Pick-up at the port, airport or hotel. Short visit of Tangier and the drive to Chefchaouen.
Before leaving Tangier you can stop at Cape Spartel, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, and the Caves of Hercules. Then the road heads south-east through Tetouan and climbs into the Rif to Chefchaouen. You arrive in the afternoon to explore the blue lanes and watch the sunset from the Spanish mosque.
Day2
Chefchaouen
A day in the blue town: the medina, the kasbah and the walk to the Spanish mosque.
A full day to enjoy Chefchaouen slowly. Walk up to the Ras el-Maa spring where women still wash wool, visit the kasbah and its small museum, and get lost in the blue alleys away from the crowds. Nature lovers can join a hike to the Akchour waterfalls and the God's Bridge rock arch in the nearby national park.
Day3
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
The Roman ruins of Volubilis, the imperial gates of Meknes and arrival in Fes.
After a last morning walk in the blue medina you drive south through the hills of the Rif to Volubilis, the great Roman city with its mosaics and triumphal arch. You continue to Meknes to see Bab Mansour and the royal stables, and arrive in Fes in the late afternoon.
Day4
Fes
Guided visit of the medina and end of the tour in Fes.
Fes el-Bali is one of the largest car-free urban areas in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. With a local guide you walk its maze of more than nine thousand lanes: the Bou Inania madrasa with its carved cedar and zellige tiles, the Al Quaraouiyine mosque and university, the Nejjarine fountain and the Chouara tanneries, seen from a terrace. You also meet weavers, coppersmiths and potters at work.
Included
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, riad or the airport
Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan
Professional driver who speaks several languages
Fuel, tolls and parking
Nights in hand-picked hotels, riads or kasbahs
Breakfast every day
Not included
Lunches
Drinks
Entrance fees to monuments
Local city guides (on request)
Tips and personal expenses
Good to know
This is a private tour: only your group travels in the vehicle. You can add days, change cities or choose the level of the hotels.
The price depends on the number of travellers and the hotels you choose. Ask us and we will send you the exact price.
Frequently asked questions
Are the tours private?
Yes. Only your group travels in the vehicle, with your own driver. We do not run shared tours.
How much does a tour cost?
The price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the level of accommodation. Send us your dates and we will reply with a clear price.
Can I change the itinerary?
Of course. You can add days, start or finish in another city, or choose different hotels. Every tour can be adapted.
What is the desert camp like?
Our camps in Merzouga have tents with real beds, dinner and breakfast. Luxury tents with private bathroom are available on request.
When is the best time to travel?
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal. Winter days are sunny but desert nights are cold; summer is very hot in the south.