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The Charming North — 8 Days from Casablanca

Rabat, the lagoon at Moulay Bousselham, Asilah, two nights in Chefchaouen, Volubilis, two nights in Fes and Meknes: northern Morocco in a week.

Length
8 days / 7 nights
Travelling
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The Charming North — 8 Days from Casablanca

The journey

A week in the green north, without the long desert drives. From Casablanca to Rabat, then up the Atlantic to the lagoon of Moulay Bousselham and the white town of Asilah. Across by Tangier and Tetouan to two nights in Chefchaouen, south through Volubilis to two nights in Fes, and back to Casablanca by way of Meknes.

  • Two nights in Chefchaouen, the blue town of the Rif
  • The lagoon of Moulay Bousselham and the white town of Asilah
  • Cap Spartel's coast and the Caves of Hercules near Tangier
  • Volubilis and a guided day in Fes
  • Meknes on the way back

Day by day

  1. Day 1: Casablanca → Rabat

    Welcome at Casablanca airport and a visit to the Hassan II Mosque before the drive up the coast to Rabat.

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    Rabat
  2. Day 2: Rabat → Moulay Bousselham → Asilah

    The Kasbah of the Udayas and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, then north by Kenitra to Moulay Bousselham and the Merja Zerga lagoon. After lunch, on to Asilah, its small medina and old harbour.

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    Asilah
  3. Day 3: Asilah → Tangier → Tetouan → Chefchaouen

    Up the coast to Tangier, Achakkar beach and the Caves of Hercules, then east through the Rif by Tetouan to Chefchaouen.

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    Chefchaouen
  4. Day 4: Chefchaouen

    A day in Chefchaouen: the Outa el-Hammam square, the blue medina, and the spring of Ras el-Ma at the top of the town.

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    Chefchaouen
  5. Day 5: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Moulay Idriss → Fes

    South to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, lunch in the holy town of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, and through green country past the Sidi Chahed reservoir to Fes.

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    Fes
  6. Day 6: Fes with a local guide

    A full day in Fes el-Bali with a licensed guide: the lanes and gates, the Al-Qarawiyyin and the old Jewish quarter.

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    Fes
  7. Day 7: Fes → Meknes → Casablanca

    Meknes on the way: Lahdim Square, the Qara prison and the Sahrij Swani basin. Then by motorway to Casablanca.

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    Casablanca
  8. Day 8: Departure

    Transfer to Casablanca airport at the time your flight needs.

The route

Starts from: Casablanca — Mohammed V airport

Middle AtlasCasablancaRabatMoulay BousselhamAsilahTangierTetouanChefchaouenVolubilisFesFes medinaMeknes
About 1,070 km by roadRoads © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coastline: Natural Earth.

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What's included

Included

  • Welcome at Casablanca airport; transfer back to Casablanca airport
  • Private vehicle with driver throughout
  • Licensed local guide for the Fes visit
  • Nights in Rabat, Asilah, Chefchaouen (2), Fes (2) and Casablanca

Not included

  • International flights
  • Meals not listed as included
  • Drinks, personal expenses and tips
  • Travel insurance

Frequently asked questions

Can we do the north from Marrakech?
Yes: Chefchaouen, the Atlantic and the Imperial Cities is a 10-day loop from Marrakech through Rabat, Asilah, Chefchaouen, Fes and Meknes.
And from Rabat or Tangier?

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