7-Day Morocco Tour from Tangier – Imperial Cities & Culture
- Tour Type: Private
- Start & End Point: Tangier
- Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Main Destinations: Tangier – Chefchaouen – Fes – Casablanca – Marrakech – Rabat – Tangier
Tour Highlights
- Explore the blue streets of Chefchaouen
- Discover the rich history of Fes and Marrakech
- Visit the modern capital Rabat and the coastal hub Casablanca
- Experience the contrast between ancient medinas and modern cities
- Enjoy Moroccan hospitality, architecture, and cuisine
Day 1: Tangier – Chefchaouen (The Blue Pearl)
Travel Time: ~2.5 hours
Accommodation: Riad in Chefchaouen
Meals: Breakfast
- Pick-up from Tangier (port, airport, or hotel).
- Drive through the green Rif Mountains, stopping for scenic photos along the way.
- Arrive in Chefchaouen and check in to your charming blue riad
Free time to:
- Wander through the medina
- Visit the Kasbah Museum
- Relax at Plaza Uta el-Hammam
- Optional walk to the Spanish Mosque at sunset.
- Dinner at a local restaurant overlooking the mountains.
Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes (Optional) – Fes
Travel Time: ~5 hours
Accommodation: Riad in Fes
Meals: Breakfast
- Depart Chefchaouen after breakfast.
- Optional stop at the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO site with well-preserved mosaics.
Brief optional visit to Meknes:
- View the majestic Bab Mansour
- Stop by El Hedim Square
- Arrive in Fes in the afternoon and settle into your riad in the old city.
Day 3: Fes (City Tour)
Accommodation: Riad in Fes
Meals: Breakfast
- Full-day guided tour of Fes El Bali, the medieval heart of the city:
- Al-Qarawiyyin University – the world’s oldest university
- Chouara Tannery – see leather-making from rooftop viewpoints
- Medersa Bou Inania – an example of Moroccan-Islamic architecture
- Artisan quarters, souks, and historic fountains
- Visit the Royal Palace gates and Jewish Quarter (Mellah) (optional).
- Evening at leisure or dinner with a traditional music show (optional).
Day 4: Fes – Casablanca
Travel Time: ~4.5 hours
Accommodation: Hotel in Casablanca
Meals: Breakfast
- Drive west through the Moroccan countryside to Casablanca, Morocco’s economic capital.
Upon arrival:
- Visit the Hassan II Mosque, the largest in Africa (interior visit optional)
- Walk along the Ain Diab Corniche, lined with restaurants and beach clubs
- Optional visit to the Royal Palace of Casablanca or Habous Quarter.
- Dinner at a seaside restaurant (optional).
Day 5: Casablanca – Marrakech
Travel Time: ~3 hours
Accommodation: Riad or hotel in Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast
- Morning drive to the vibrant Red City of Marrakech.
Upon arrival, explore:
- Jemaa el-Fna Square – the lively heart of Marrakech
- Koutoubia Mosque – iconic 12th-century minaret
- Souks of the medina – explore spices, textiles, and crafts
Optional visits to:
- Bahia Palace (entry fee required)
- Ben Youssef Madrasa (entry fee required)
- Majorelle Garden (entry fee required)
- Evening at leisure. Optional dinner with live entertainment at a traditional restaurant.
Day 6: Marrakech – Rabat
Travel Time: ~4.5 hours
Accommodation: Hotel in Rabat
Meals: Breakfast
- Morning departure from Marrakech to Rabat, Morocco’s capital.
Guided or self-guided city tour:
- Hassan Tower
- Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Kasbah of the Udayas
- Optional walk through the medina or Oudayas Gardens
- Relax by the Atlantic coast and enjoy a peaceful evening.
Day 7: Rabat – Tangier (Departure)
Travel Time: ~3.5 hours
Meals: Breakfast
- After breakfast, drive back to Tangier.
- Optional stops along the Atlantic coast or in Asilah if time allows.
- Drop-off at Tangier Port, Airport, or hotel.
- End of tour.
Tour Includes
- Private A/C transport with experienced driver
- 6 nights of accommodation (hand-picked hotels/riads)
- Daily breakfasts
- Airport/port pick-up & drop-off
- Guided city tour in Fes (others optional)
Not Included
Dinners and lunches
- Monument entrance fees (Hassan II Mosque, Bahia Palace, etc.)
- Local city guides (available on request)
- Tips and personal expenses