Itinerary
- Day 1
Fez to Chefchaouen
Your hotel pickup in Fez kicks things off this morning, and then you're heading west toward Chefchaouen. You can take the highway or opt for the scenic route that passes the Oulad Shaker reservoir and countryside if you prefer. Along the way, you'll stop at Volubilis to walk through the ruined Roman city with its basilicas, triumphal arch, and mosaics (a guided tour is available if you want more context). Next comes Moulay Idriss Zerhoun where you'll check out the panoramic viewpoint and walk through the town center before grabbing lunch. Then you're into Meknes to see the Imperial City, which includes Moulay Idriss's stables, granary, underground prison, and mausoleum, plus the Mansour Gate, the food market, and El Hidem Square. After that, you'll drive north into the mountains, arriving in Chefchaouen before sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Volubilis Roman ruins with basilica, triumphal arch, and mosaic palaces
- Panoramic viewpoint stop in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
- Explore Meknes old city including Moulay Idriss's mausoleum, Mansour Gate, covered food market, and El Hidem Square
Optional Activities
- Local guide for Volubilis tour
- Lunch, snack, or beverage in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
- Scenic route via Oulad Shaker reservoir instead of highway
Landmarks Volubilis Moulay Idriss Zerhoun Meknes old city Mansour Gate El Hidem Square - Day 2
Chefchaouen
You've got the entire day to explore Chefchaouen, and there's plenty to see in this blue town set in the mountains at 600m elevation. The old city has those distinctive sky-blue painted walls and streets built right into the mountainside. You'll want to check out the Kasabah fortress, the Ras El Maa river valley, and the Spanish Mosque (which requires about a 30-minute hike from town). Whether you wander around on your own or go with a guide is completely up to you, so you can move at whatever pace works best.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Chefchaouen old city with blue painted walls and streets
Optional Activities
- Visit Kasabah fortress
- Explore Ras El Maa river valley
- Hike to Spanish Mosque (30 minutes from town)
- Guided tour of Chefchaouen
Landmarks Chefchaouen old city Kasabah Ras El Maa river valley Spanish Mosque - Day 3
Akchour National Park
This is a day trip from Chefchaouen to Akchour National Park in the mountains to the north. You'll park and then walk into the park, following a mountain stream through the valley. Expect to cross the stream at least ten times along the way while you spot small waterfalls and picnic spots, and if you're lucky, wild Barbary apes. If you're up for more hiking, experienced walkers can continue another hour to reach the main waterfall. There's also the option to rent a 4x4 and drive mountain roads toward Azilane and Talassemtane villages if hiking isn't your thing. You'll find snack spots along the way, and then you head back to your Chefchaouen hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Akchour National Park hike or 4x4 drive through mountain valleys
- Visit mini-waterfalls and main waterfall (optional for experienced hikers)
- Hike to God's Bridge natural stone formation
Optional Activities
- Local guide for the hike
- 4x4 rental to visit villages of Azilane and Talassemtane
- Snacks by the trail or roadside
- Spotting wild Barbary apes
Landmarks Akchour National Park God's Bridge Azilane Talassemtane - Day 4
Chefchaouen to Northern Coast or Tangier
After leaving Chefchaouen this morning, you've got several directions you can take in northern Morocco. You could visit Tetouan to see its UNESCO-protected old medina with the Kasbah and American Legation. Or head toward the Mediterranean coast to places like Martil, M'diq, or Marina Samir, which are only about 15 minutes from Tetouan. Once you're at the beach, you can spend the afternoon swimming, relaxing, riding horses, or windsurfing if you're into that. Later, you can either stay at a beachfront hotel or drive to Tangier to sleep there, depending on what appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Tetouan UNESCO-protected old medina
- Visit Tetouan Kasbah
- Visit American Legation in Tetouan
- Beach day in Martil, M'diq, or Marina Samir with swimming, horseback riding, or windsurfing
Landmarks Tetouan old medina Tetouan Kasbah American Legation Martil M'diq Marina Samir - Day 5
Tangier
Your hotel picks you up and drives you to Cape Spartel, one of Africa's northernmost points where you might catch sight of British Gibraltar and the European continent across the water. From there, you'll check out the Caves of Hercules, which were carved over centuries by nature and people. The local legend says Hercules slept here before his 11th labor, which adds some character to the visit. After that, you head back to Tangier for the afternoon to walk through the historic old medina and see the Kasbah fortress and the American Legation, which is now a cultural center and museum housed in one of America's first international diplomatic posts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cape Spartel
- Visit Caves of Hercules
Optional Activities
- Explore Tangier old medina
- Visit Tangier Kasbah fortress
- Visit American Legation cultural center and museum
Landmarks Cape Spartel Caves of Hercules Tangier old medina Tangier Kasbah American Legation 
- Day 6
Tour End
On your final day, you'll get dropped off wherever you'd like in northern Morocco. Whether that's Fez, Rabat, or Casablanca depends on your preference and onward plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
