Northern Morocco Discovery: 10 Days of Culture, History & Beauty

Overnight: Casablanca

• Arrival at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport.
• Visit the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, set on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.
• Explore the Corniche (beachfront promenade), and enjoy a Moroccan dinner by the sea.
• Optional quick visit to Rick’s Café for a nostalgic Casablanca experience.

Drive Time: ~1.5 hours
Overnight: Rabat

• Depart for Rabat, Morocco’s capital and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Visit the Royal Palace (exterior), Hassan Tower, and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
• Explore the Kasbah of the Udayas, with views over the Bouregreg River and the Atlantic.
• Stroll through the Medina and enjoy the coastal ambiance.

Drive Time: ~3.5 hours
Overnight: Tangier

• Travel north along the Atlantic coast to Tangier, gateway between Europe and Africa.
• Visit Cape Spartel, where the Mediterranean and Atlantic meet.
• Explore the Caves of Hercules.
• Walk through the Tangier Medina, visit the American Legation Museum, and enjoy sunset from a rooftop café.

Overnight: Tangier

• Explore the multicultural history of Tangier.
• Stroll along the Corniche and the Grand Socco.
• Optional day trip to Asilah, a charming coastal town known for its art and murals (about 1h drive).
• Enjoy fresh seafood and Moroccan-Spanish fusion cuisine in the evening.

Drive Time: ~2.5 hours
Overnight: Chefchaouen

• Scenic drive into the Rif Mountains to reach the “Blue Pearl” of Morocco, Chefchaouen.
• Explore the blue-painted Medina, one of the most photogenic in the world.
• Visit the Kasbah in the main square and hike up to the Spanish Mosque for panoramic views at sunset.

Overnight: Chefchaouen

• Spend a relaxed day exploring the tranquil alleyways, artisan shops, and cozy cafés.
• Optional short hike to nearby waterfalls or villages.
• Great day for shopping handmade crafts, woven blankets, and local beauty products like argan oil.

Drive Time: ~4 hours
Overnight: Fes

• Drive from Chefchaouen to Fes, the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco.
• Start exploring the Fes el Bali, a UNESCO-listed Medina.
• Visit a traditional tannery, and watch leather being dyed the traditional way.
• Overnight in a traditional riad in the old city.

Overnight: Fes

• Full-day guided tour of Fes:
  • Al-Qarawiyyin University (oldest in the world),
  • Bou Inania Madrasa, Attarine Madrasa,
  • Fes el-Jdid and the Mellah (Jewish quarter),
  • Royal Palace gates.
• Discover traditional artisans: zellij (tilework), metalworkers, and weavers.

Drive Time: Fes to Meknes (~1 hour), then Meknes to Casablanca (~3.5 hours)
Overnight: Casablanca

• Depart Fes and stop in Meknes, a smaller but charming imperial city.
• Visit Bab Mansour, Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, and Heri es-Souani (royal stables).
• Optional quick detour to nearby Volubilis, the Roman ruins (UNESCO site).
• Continue back to Casablanca for your final night.

• Depending on your flight time, enjoy a relaxing morning.
• Airport transfer and departure