Chefchaouen
Your first night is in the blue mountain town of the Rif.
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4 Days • Private Imperial Cities Morocco Tour
Our 4 Days Tour from Tangier starts at your hotel or the ferry port and takes you through the blue streets of Chefchaouen, Roman Volubilis and the old medina of Fes before ending in Casablanca.
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Departure
Tangier (hotel, airport or port)
Tour Type
Private tour
Destination
Chefchaouen, Fes, Rabat, Casablanca
Transport
Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan
Availability
Daily, flexible start date
Overview
The 4 Days Tour from Tangier is a short, well-paced loop through northern Morocco for travelers arriving by ferry from Spain or landing at Tangier airport. It suits first-time visitors, couples and families who want history and city life rather than long desert drives. You begin in the Rif mountains with a night in Chefchaouen, then head south past olive groves to the Roman site of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes. Two nights in a Fes riad give you time for a guided walk through Fes el Bali and a free afternoon. The last day follows the motorway to Rabat and the Atlantic coast, finishing at the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.
Four relaxed days linking the Rif mountains, two imperial cities and the Atlantic coast.
What to expect
Sunset from the Spanish Mosque above Chefchaouen
Roman floor mosaics at Volubilis
Bab Mansour gate in Meknes
Guided walk through Fes el Bali
Hassan II Mosque on the Casablanca seafront
Day by day
1
Tangier → Chefchaouen
Approx. distance: 115 km
Your driver meets you in the morning at your Tangier hotel, the airport or the port of Tangier Med or Tanger Ville. The road climbs gently into the Rif mountains, with an optional coffee stop near Tetouan along the way.
You reach Chefchaouen around midday and have the afternoon to explore its blue lanes, Outa el Hammam square and the Ras el Maa spring. Many travelers walk up to the Spanish Mosque for sunset. Dinner and the night are at a riad in town.
KEY STOPS: Rif mountains, Outa el Hammam square, Ras el Maa
STAY: Riad in Chefchaouen
MEALS: Dinner
2
Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Fes
Approx. distance: 270 km
After breakfast you leave the mountains and drive south through farmland to Volubilis. The UNESCO-listed Roman town still has standing columns, a triumphal arch and colorful floor mosaics. You can hire a site guide at the entrance if you wish.
A short drive brings you to Meknes for a stop at the Bab Mansour gate and El Hedim square. You arrive in Fes in the late afternoon and check in to your riad in or near the medina.
KEY STOPS: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss viewpoint, Meknes (Bab Mansour)
STAY: Riad in Fes
MEALS: Breakfast
3
Fes → Fes el Bali → Fes
This morning a licensed local guide leads you on foot through Fes el Bali, one of the largest car-free medinas in the world. Expect the Bou Inania or Al Attarine madrasa, the outside of Al Quaraouiyine, the copper square and a terrace view over the Chouara tannery.
The afternoon is yours. You might return to the souks, relax at the riad or ask your driver for a short ride to the Merinid Tombs for a view over the old city.
KEY STOPS: Fes el Bali, Chouara Tannery, madrasas, Merinid Tombs
STAY: Riad in Fes
MEALS: Breakfast
4
Fes → Rabat → Casablanca
Approx. distance: 300 km
After breakfast you take the motorway west to Rabat, the capital. Here you can see the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the white lanes of the Kasbah of the Udayas above the river mouth.
In the afternoon you continue down the coast to Casablanca for a visit to the Hassan II Mosque, which stands over the ocean. Your driver then drops you at your hotel, the airport or the train station.
KEY STOPS: Hassan Tower, Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan II Mosque
STAY: Not included (drop-off in Casablanca)
MEALS: Breakfast
The route
Your first night is in the blue mountain town of the Rif.
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The best-preserved Roman site in Morocco, visited on the way south.
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Two nights and a guided walk in the old medina.
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The trip ends at the Hassan II Mosque beside the ocean.
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Practical details
Pickup in Tangier and drop-off in Casablanca
Private vehicle, fuel and English-speaking driver
3 nights in riads in Chefchaouen and Fes
3 breakfasts and 1 dinner
Half-day guided tour of the Fes medina
Lunches, drinks and other dinners
Entry fees for Volubilis, monuments and the mosque
Tips and personal expenses
Enquiry
Tell us your arrival date and how you are reaching Tangier, and we will confirm availability. We are happy to add a night or change the end point.
Good to know
Can you pick me up at the ferry port?
Yes. We meet you at Tangier Med or the Tanger Ville port, as well as at the airport or your hotel.
Do I have to finish in Casablanca?
No. On the last day we can drop you in Rabat, or return you north to Tangier for a ferry, with a price adjustment.
How long are the drives?
The longest days are about four to five hours of driving, broken up by sightseeing stops in Volubilis, Meknes and Rabat.
Is a guide included in every city?
Your driver speaks English and shares local knowledge, while a licensed local guide joins you for the Fes medina walk. Guides elsewhere can be added on request.
What kind of accommodation will I stay in?
You sleep in traditional riads in Chefchaouen and Fes, with private rooms and bathrooms. Standard and upgraded options are available.
Can I visit inside the Hassan II Mosque?
Yes, non-Muslims can join guided tours inside at set times, except during prayers and some religious days. The ticket is paid on site.
Is the 4 Days Tour from Tangier suitable for families?
Yes. The pace is relaxed, the drives are moderate and we can provide child seats if you let us know in advance.
More journeys
Send us your dates and we will reply with a clear plan and price. Small changes to the route are always welcome.