✨10 Days The Northern Morocco Tour✨
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrival in Casablanca
Upon arrival at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport, you’ll be met by your private driver and transferred (~30 min) to your hotel/riad. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world, perched dramatically on the Atlantic. Relax at your riad and enjoy your first Moroccan evening.
Overnight: Casablanca – Riad/Hotel
Meals: B
Day 2 – Casablanca → Asilah → Tangier
Distance: ~350 km | Driving time: ~4–5 hrs
Depart Casablanca after breakfast and drive along the Atlantic coast to Asilah, a charming fortified town known for its colorful medina and street art. Enjoy a stroll along the ramparts before continuing to Tangier, Morocco’s gateway to Africa and Europe. Explore the Kasbah Museum and the lively medina before checking in.
Overnight: Tangier – riad
Meals: B, D
Day 3 – Tangier → Chefchaouen
Distance: ~200 km | Driving time: ~3.5 hrs
After breakfast, drive to Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City nestled in the Rif Mountains. Upon arrival, enjoy a walking tour through the medina with its blue-washed streets, local markets, and handicraft shops. Optional visit to the Spanish Mosque for panoramic views.
Overnight: Chefchaouen – riad
Meals: B
Day 4 – Chefchaouen → Akchour Hike → Chefchaouen
Distance: ~30 km round trip | Driving time: ~45 min
Morning drive to Akchour for a scenic hike (2–3 hrs, easy/moderate) to see waterfalls and natural pools. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by Rif Mountain landscapes. Return to Chefchaouen for an evening at leisure in the medina.
Overnight: Chefchaouen – riad
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5 – Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Moulay Idriss → Meknes → Fes
Distance: ~300 km | Driving time: ~5–6 hrs
Depart Chefchaouen in the morning and visit Volubilis, the Roman ruins and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Moulay Idriss, Morocco’s sacred town, before stopping in Meknes, the imperial city famous for its Bab Mansour, royal stables, and medina. Arrive in Fes for your overnight stay.
Overnight: Fes – riad
Meals: B
Day 6 – Fes Guided Tour
Spend a full day exploring Fes, the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco. Highlights include the Medersa Bou Inania, Qaraouine Mosque, the labyrinthine medina, and bustling souks. Learn about traditional crafts and Moroccan architecture. Walking distance: 4–5 km with breaks.
Overnight: Fes – riad
Meals: B
Day 7 – Fes Cooking Class & Lunch
Enjoy a hands-on Moroccan cooking class at a local riad or culinary center. Prepare classic dishes such as tagine or couscous and enjoy your lunch. Afternoon at leisure to explore Fes further or relax.
Overnight: Fes – riad
Meals: B, L
Day 8 – Fes → Ifrane → Azrou Forest & Berber Lunch
Distance: ~150 km | Driving time: ~2.5–3 hrs
Drive through the Middle Atlas Mountains to Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland” for its alpine-style architecture. Continue to Azrou, where you can walk in the cedar forests and see wild Barbary monkeys. Enjoy lunch with a Berber family or a picnic in the National Park before returning to Fes.
Overnight: Fes – riad
Meals: B, L
Day 9 – Fes → Rabat
Distance: ~200 km | Driving time: ~3–3.5 hrs
Depart Fes and head to Rabat, Morocco’s coastal capital. Explore the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, and the medina. Walk along the Atlantic coastline or relax in the gardens.
Overnight: Rabat – riad/hotel
Meals: B
Day 10 – Rabat → Casablanca (Departure)
Distance: ~100 km | Driving time: ~1.5 hrs
Transfer to Casablanca Mohammed V Airport for your departure flight, depending on your flight time. If time permits, enjoy a final coffee or stroll in Casablanca.
Meals: B
ℹ️ Travel Details
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🗓 Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights – Departs daily, year-round, on a private basis
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🌍 Best Time to Travel: All year round
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🛏 Single Supplement: For groups with an uneven number of travelers, a single room at hotels will be required, and an additional single supplement will apply
✨ Upgrade Your Stay
Should you wish to enhance your experience, we offer a selection of charming, traditionally styled Riads, Hotels, and Kasbahs that align beautifully with this itinerary. In certain locations, you may also choose deluxe or luxury accommodations for added comfort and exclusivity.
📌 Please enquire for a customized tour price based on your preferred standard of accommodation.
✅ Included
🍴 Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners, 2 Picnic Lunches
🚌 Transportation: All private transfers by minibus with an English-speaking driver
✈️ Airport Transfers: Arrival & departure transfers included
🏨 Accommodation: 9 nights in tourist-class hotels/riads on a twin-share basis
🎭 Guided Tours & Activities:
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Fes, Volubilis & Meknes
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Guided hike in Akchour
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Guided hike in Ifrane National Park
❌ Excluded
✈️ International flights, visas & airport taxes
🥘 Meals not listed in the itinerary
💰 Tips, drinks, laundry, souvenirs & other personal expenses
🛡️ Personal travel insurance (mandatory)
🎟️ Entrance fees to monuments & attractions (e.g. Hassan II Mosque, Volubilis, Medersas, etc.)