What is the day-by-day itinerary of the northern Morocco tour?
The tour covers 8 days and 2,140 km, 30 h of driving between Marrakech, Rabat, Tangier, Chefchaouen and Fès. It follows the Atlantic coast to the Strait of Gibraltar, then crosses the Rif mountains.
- Day 1
Marrakech → Rabat, via Benguerir, Settat and Berrechid
327 km3 h 15Motorway A7 then A3, with the Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas on arrival.
Rabat
- Day 2
Rabat → Tangier, via Asilah
363 km5 h 00A stop in Asilah, a town with Portuguese ramparts and painted murals along its seafront.
Tangier
- Day 3
Tangier, Strait of Gibraltar day
100 km2 h 00Cap Spartel and its lighthouse, the Caves of Hercules, then Tangier’s medina facing Spain.
Tangier, second night
- Day 4
Tangier → Chefchaouen, via Tétouan
170 km3 h 15Tétouan’s medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997, then the climb into the Rif toward Chefchaouen.
Chefchaouen
- Day 5
Chefchaouen, blue medina day
90 km1 h 45The medina’s blue-painted lanes, then the Akchour waterfalls in the Rif.
Chefchaouen, second night
- Day 6
Chefchaouen → Fès, via Ouezzane
300 km5 h 30Crossing the Rif mountains on the N2 road, then entering the medina of Fès.
Fès
- Day 7
Fès, medina day after the Rif, with Meknès and Volubilis as an option
260 km3 h 45The Bou Inania medersa opens the day in Fès after the Rif crossing; the ramparts of Meknès and the Roman ruins of Volubilis round out the optional stop.
Fès, second night
- Day 8
Fès → Marrakech, via motorway A2 then A3 and A7
530 km5 h 30A direct return by motorway, the only leg of the tour with no planned sightseeing stop.
End of the tour in Marrakech
- 8days
- 2,140 kmtotal distance
- 30 hdriving
What is included in the northern Morocco tour?
The price includes the 9-seater minibus, the driver, fuel and motorway tolls, across the tour’s 2,140 km. Accommodation in Rabat, Tangier, Chefchaouen and Fès stays at your own cost, along with meals.
Included
- 9-seater minibus with driver for the tour’s 2,140 km
- Fuel and tolls on the A1, A3 and A7 motorways
- Driver accommodation for the 8 days
- Fresh water on board
- Seven overnight stops split between Rabat, Tangier, Chefchaouen and Fès
Not included
- Traveller accommodation in Rabat, Tangier, Chefchaouen and Fès
- Lunch and dinner
- Entrance fees to the Caves of Hercules and the medersas
- Local guide, French- or English-speaking
- Driver tip
How many hours of driving per day on the northern Morocco tour?
Count 3 h 45 of driving per day on average over the 8 days. The longest leg, Chefchaouen to Fès through the Rif, takes 5 h 30; the shortest, spent in Chefchaouen itself, takes 1 h 45.
| Leg | Driving time |
|---|---|
| Chefchaouen → Fès, via Ouezzane | 5 h 30 |
| Rabat → Tangier, via Asilah | 5 h 00 |
| Day spent in Chefchaouen | 1 h 45 |
How much does the northern Morocco tour cost?
The tour costs €1,795 per vehicle for 8 days in a 9-seater minibus, or €224 per day. The price includes the driver, fuel and tolls across the tour’s 2,140 km.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Total price |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Vito | 7 | €1,485 |
| Hyundai Staria | 9 | €1,795 |
| Mercedes Sprinter | 12 | €2,345 |
| Mercedes Sprinter long | 15 | €2,750 |
What is the best season for the northern Morocco tour?
April to June and September to October offer the best conditions in the Rif. Chefchaouen, at 560 m of altitude, drops near 5°C at night in January, and Tangier stays rainy from November to March.
What is the route of the northern Morocco tour?
The tour forms a 2,140 km loop between Marrakech, Rabat, Tangier, Chefchaouen and Fès, in 30 h of driving. It follows the Atlantic to Tangier, crosses the Rif, then comes back through the inland route.
Which routes and tours complete northern Morocco?
Two route pages isolate each long-distance leg: Marrakech to Tangier and Marrakech to Chefchaouen. The imperial cities tour covers Rabat and Fès on a shorter loop, without reaching the Strait.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chefchaouen far from Tangier?
170 km separate Tangier from Chefchaouen, via Tétouan, or 3 h 15 of driving on this tour. The road crosses the Rif and climbs to 560 m of altitude on arrival at the blue city.
Does the northern tour visit Tétouan?
Yes, as a stop on day four. Tétouan is a town in northern Morocco whose Andalusian medina has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997, between Tangier and Chefchaouen.
How many nights are spent in Tangier and Chefchaouen?
One night in Rabat, two in Tangier, two in Chefchaouen and two in Fès, seven nights for the tour’s eight days. The return to Marrakech on day eight adds no further night.
Can this tour be combined with the imperial cities tour?
Yes, on request. The imperial cities tour covers Casablanca, Rabat, Fès and Meknès in 6 days; paired with the northern tour, it adds Tangier and Chefchaouen without repeating any stop.
Does the northern tour cross a pass like the Tizi n’Tichka?
No. The northern tour crosses the Rif, a mid-altitude range that peaks at 2,456 m at Jbel Tidiquine. No pass there matches the Tizi n’Tichka in the High Atlas, crossed on the southern tours.
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