Itinerary
- Day 1
Tangier
You'll arrive in Tangier and head to your riad in the historic medina to get settled. After that, a local guide takes you through the old town's winding alleyways. Stop by Petit Socco Square to check out the markets and grab a café, then you'll experience a camel ride along the beach. Before the day ends, visit the Hercules Caves and make your way to Faro Square where the cannons sit with views looking out over the city and bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome tea at riad
- Family-friendly guided exploration of medina
- Visit to Petit Socco Square
- Camel ride along the beach
- Visit to Hercules Caves
Optional Activities
- Snake charmer performance at Petit Socco Square
- Browse craft shops and cafés
- Visit cannons at Faro Square
Landmarks Petit Socco Square Faro Square Hercules Caves - Day 2
Tangier to Asilah
This is a day trip south to Asilah, a walled city about 28 miles away. The beaches here are pristine and you'll find Portuguese heritage throughout the town. Browse craft shops for souvenirs, and if you're traveling in spring, the city's festivals are worth catching. Horse-drawn carriages decorated with local flair transport you around town, keeping you in the shade as you see the sights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Browse craft shops
- Visit beaches
- Watch or participate in festivals and cultural moussems (spring)
- Horse and carriage rides through the city
Landmarks Asilah Medina - Day 3
Tangier to Chefchaouen
You'll spend roughly 2.5 hours traveling through changing landscapes, starting with flat plains, then green hills, and finally the Rif mountains before reaching Chefchaouen. After settling into your accommodation, the afternoon is for exploring the blue-washed city. Wander through the alleyways, visit Plaza Uta el-Hammam with its kasbah, browse the souks, and tour the Grand Mosque gardens. Families looking for activity can take an optional guided hike to Akchour Waterfall, which includes forest trekking and a chance to swim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Chefchaouen medina
- Visit to Plaza Uta el-Hammam and kasbah
Optional Activities
- Browse souks
- Tour Grand Mosque and Kasbah gardens and museums
- Guided hike to Akchour Waterfall (up to 4 hours round trip, 45 minutes drive from town, swimming included)
Landmarks Chefchaouen Medina Plaza Uta el-Hammam Akchour Waterfall Grand Mosque of Chefchaouen Kasbah of Chefchaouen - Day 4
Chefchaouen to Fes
The journey to Fes takes about 5 hours with stops along the way. First, explore Volubilis, a UNESCO site with Morocco's well-preserved Roman ruins featuring merchant homes and colorful mosaics. From there, head to Meknes to tour the imperial city's medina, Bou Inania Madrasa, Dar Jama museum, and the impressive Bab al-Mansour Gate. Later, after arriving in Fes, visit the Marinid Tombs for views across the old city before settling into your riad.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Volubilis Roman ruins
- Guided exploration of Meknes medina
- Visit to Bou Inania Madrasa
- Visit to Dar Jama museum
- Visit to Bab al-Mansour Gate
- Visit to Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
- Exploration of Royal Stables and gardens
- Visit to Marinid Tombs
Landmarks Volubilis Meknes Medina Bou Inania Madrasa Dar Jama Museum Bab al-Mansour Gate Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail Royal Stables of Meknes Marinid Tombs - Day 5
Fes
Start with a guided tour of Fes as you wind through tight alleyways and climb to rooftops where you can see tanneries and craftspeople working. Then you'll participate in a hands-on zellige mosaic-making workshop with a local guide. Cut tiles into small pieces and assemble them following traditional patterns inspired by medina colors. You'll take home your finished mosaic as a special keepsake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Fes medina
- Rooftop exploration with views of tanneries and craftspeople
- Guided zellige mosaic-making workshop
Landmarks Fes Medina Fes Tanneries University of Al Quaraouiyine - Day 6
Fes to Ifrane National Park and Return
Head south to Ifrane National Park, a protected nature area. You'll stop at Lake Daiet Aoua to see the reflected hills, then check out Ifrane's Alpine-style hill station and Michlifen ski resort. From there, descend to the Berber town of Azrou and visit a cedar forest to look for Barbary macaques. By evening, return to Fes for dinner with a local family in the medina where you'll learn about Moroccan cooking traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with local family in the medina)
Included Activities
- Visit to Lake Daiet Aoua
- Visit to Ifrane
- Visit to Michlifen ski resort
- Visit to Azrou
- Cedar forest visit for macaque viewing
- Dinner with local family in medina
Landmarks Ifrane National Park Lake Daiet Aoua Ifrane Michlifen Ski Resort Azrou Cedar Forest of Azrou - Day 7
Fes to Airport
Depending on your flight time, you might have a final walk through the medina to pick up souvenirs if you want them. After that, it's time to head to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Final walk and shopping in medina
