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Rabat and the North — 9 Days

From Rabat airport: two nights in Asilah by the sea, two in Chefchaouen, two in Fes, and Meknes on the way back to Rabat.

Length
9 days / 8 nights
Travelling
Private · Your party only

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Rabat and the North — 9 Days

The journey

A gentle loop through the north with two nights in almost every place. Up the Atlantic by Moulay Bousselham to Asilah, with a day for its medina and the beach. Through Tangier and Tetouan to Chefchaouen, then Volubilis and Fes with a local guide, and home to Rabat by way of Meknes.

  • Two nights in Asilah, with a day by the sea
  • Two nights in Chefchaouen
  • Volubilis and a guided day in Fes
  • The lagoon at Moulay Bousselham and the Caves of Hercules
  • Meknes on the last day

Day by day

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Rabat

    Welcome at Rabat airport. The Kasbah of the Udayas and the Hassan Tower today if time allows, or the next morning.

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

    North by Kenitra to Moulay Bousselham and its lagoon, then on to Asilah after lunch.

    Night
    Asilah
  3. Day 3: Asilah and the coast

    Asilah's small, friendly medina and harbour in the morning, then down a track to a beach south of town for grilled sardines, a swim or the sun, and back for the evening.

    Night
    Asilah
  4. Day 4: Asilah → Tangier → Tetouan → Chefchaouen

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

    Night
    Chefchaouen
  5. Day 5: Chefchaouen

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

    Night
    Chefchaouen
  6. Day 6: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Moulay Idriss → Fes

    The Roman ruins of Volubilis, lunch in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, and on past the Sidi Chahed reservoir to Fes.

    Night
    Fes
  7. Day 7: 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.

    Night
    Fes
  8. Day 8: Fes → Meknes → Rabat

    Meknes, Moulay Ismail's capital: Lahdim Square, the Qara prison and the sultan's tomb. Then by motorway to Rabat.

    Night
    Rabat
  9. Day 9: Departure

    Transfer to Rabat airport at the time your flight needs.

The route

Starts from: Rabat — Rabat-Salé airport

RabatMoulay BousselhamAsilahTangierTetouanChefchaouenVolubilisFesFes medinaMeknes
About 880 km by roadRoads © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coastline: Natural Earth.

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What's included

Included

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

Not included

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

Frequently asked questions

Can we start in Casablanca instead?
Yes: the Charming North in 8 days covers Rabat, Asilah, Chefchaouen, Fes and Meknes from Casablanca airport.

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