5-Day Northern Morocco Tour from Tangier to Chefchaouen, Fez & Rabat

5 days

Easy

Five days across northern Morocco — Tangier kasbah, two nights in the blue medina of Chefchaouen, the medieval Fez medina, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, and an end at the Atlantic capital. The full northern route without the long Sahara detour.

The full northern Morocco route — the part of the country most travellers skip when they fly into Marrakech and head south for the Sahara. Five days from Tangier on the Strait of Gibraltar, through the blue mountain town of Chefchaouen, into the medieval Fez medina, past the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the imperial city of Meknes, ending at the Atlantic capital of Rabat with an option to continue to Casablanca.

Tour highlights

  • Tangier kasbah & Cape Spartel — Atlantic-Mediterranean meeting point
  • Chefchaouen blue medina (2 nights) — Spanish Mosque sunset hike
  • Volubilis Roman ruins — UNESCO mosaics, triumphal arch
  • Meknes imperial city — Bab Mansour gate, royal stables
  • Fez medieval medina — full guided day
  • Rabat capital — Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, Chellah
What's included?
  • Food & drinks
  • Daily breakfast throughout the tour.
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle (4×4, minivan, or similar, depending on group size).
  • Professional English-speaking driver throughout the trip (depending on your language).
  • Fuel, tolls, and all transport-related expenses.
  • Accommodation in carefully selected 3-4★ riads, guesthouses, or hotels.
  • Guided city tours with licensed local guides in Fez and Marrakech (where applicable).
  • Local guide in Ait Ben Haddou (where applicable).
  • Camel trekking experience in the Sahara Desert (if included in the itinerary).
  • Sandboarding in the dunes (if included in the itinerary).
  • Dinner at the desert camp in Merzouga (if included in the itinerary).
  • Dinner in Dades Valley (if included in the itinerary).
  • Free time for photos, exploration, and personal discoveries along the route.
Exclusions
  • Tip or gratuity
  • Food & drinks
  • Entry or admission fee
  • International and domestic flights.
  • Lunch and most dinners (unless specified above).
  • Drinks (water, soft drinks, alcohol).
  • Entrance fees to monuments and attractions.
  • Additional local guides beyond those mentioned.
  • Personal expenses (shopping, souvenirs, etc.).
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Travel insurance.
Please note
  • Passport required
  • Dress code

Pickup time is fully flexible: we adjust to your flight arrival or hotel pickup time. All tours are private; you will not be grouped with other travelers. Modest dress recommended for medinas and religious sites.Pace, accommodation category, and stops can be customized on request. Pricing is $170 per person per day, minimum 2 travelers. Pace, accommodation level, and pickup time are fully customisable, contact us after the payment and send us (contact@yomorocco.com) your flight details and where/when to pick you up and when/where to drop you off.

What to bring
    • Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining validity
    • Comfortable walking shoes (important for medinas and uneven terrain).
    • Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses.
    • Light layers for daytime + warmer clothing for evenings (especially in the winter).
    • Camera or smartphone + power bank.
    • Cash (Moroccan dirhams) for small purchases, tips, and entrance fees.
    • A relaxed mindset and curiosity: Morocco is best experienced with both.