5 Day Private Tour from Tangier to Fez — Northern Morocco — private Morocco tour departing from Tangier
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5 Day Private Tour from Tangier to Fez — Northern Morocco

⏱ 5 Days · 4 Nights🚗 Private Tour📍 Tangier → Fez📅 Available Year-round

Tour Overview

Not every Morocco traveller wants the Sahara. Some come specifically for the north — for the Andalusian architecture of Tangier, the Atlantic charm of Asilah, the impossibly photogenic blue lanes of Chefchaouen, and the medieval labyrinth of Fez. This private 5-day tour covers northern Morocco in depth, without rushing south to the desert. It is the ideal itinerary for travellers arriving by ferry from Spain or Gibraltar, or those who have already done the south and want to explore a completely different Morocco. Ending in Fez — the spiritual and intellectual capital of the country — it also pairs naturally as the start of any southbound journey.

Tour Highlights

  • ✓Tangier Kasbah, Hercules Caves and Cap Spartel
  • ✓Asilah — the whitewashed Atlantic coastal medina famous for its murals
  • ✓Chefchaouen Blue Pearl — a full day in Morocco's most photogenic city
  • ✓Akchour waterfalls and natural pools in the Rif Mountains
  • ✓Volubilis Roman ruins (UNESCO World Heritage)
  • ✓Meknes Bab Mansour and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
  • ✓Fez el-Bali medina — the world's largest car-free urban area
  • ✓No desert — the pure essence of northern Morocco
  • ✓Perfect for ferry arrivals from Spain or Gibraltar

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day1

Day 1

Tangier: City Tour and Arrival

Private airport or port pickup in Tangier. Guided tour of Tangier with a licensed local guide — the ancient Kasbah and its palace museum with panoramic views over the Strait of Gibraltar where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean; the medina's Grand Socco and Petit Socco squares, historic meeting places of the Beat Generation writers; the American Legation — the oldest US diplomatic property in the world and the only US National Historic Landmark outside American territory; Cap Spartel lighthouse at the northernmost tip of Africa; and the Hercules Caves where legend says Hercules rested before performing his labours, their cave mouth shaped like the African continent in silhouette.

🏨 Hotel or riad in Tangier
TangierKasbahMedinaHercules CavesCap SpartelStrait of Gibraltar
Day2

Day 2

Tangier → Asilah → Chefchaouen

Drive south along the Atlantic coast to Asilah — the jewel of Morocco's northern coast, a whitewashed Portuguese-walled medina established in the 15th century, famous for its annual arts festival that transforms the medina walls into open-air murals by Moroccan and international artists. Walk the ramparts over the Atlantic, explore the Hassan II Mosque with its ornate minaret, and wander the artisan lanes of the medina where galleries and craft shops occupy beautifully restored Portuguese-era buildings. Continue into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen — the legendary Blue Pearl of Morocco — arriving in time to wander the medina as evening light transforms the indigo walls.

🏨 Riad in Chefchaouen
TangierAsilahAtlantic CoastChefchaouenRif Mountains
Day3

Day 3

Full Day in Chefchaouen

A full day to experience Chefchaouen properly. Begin with a sunrise hike to the Spanish Mosque above the town — a 45-minute ascent rewarded with panoramic views over the blue rooftops and the Rif Mountains at their most photogenic. Explore the 15th-century Kasbah and its small ethnographic museum, the Great Mosque with its unusual octagonal minaret, the central Uta el-Hammam square, and the artisan workshops selling handwoven wool djellabas, natural-dye leather goods, and local goat cheese unique to the region. Optional afternoon excursion to the Akchour waterfalls and natural pools in the Talassemtane National Park — a series of dramatic cascades through forested limestone gorges that most visitors to Chefchaouen never discover. Evening at leisure in the medina.

🏨 Riad in Chefchaouen
ChefchaouenKasbahUta el-HammamSpanish MosqueArtisansAkchourTalassemtane
Day4

Day 4

Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Meknes → Fez

Drive south out of the Rif Mountains to Volubilis — Morocco's finest Roman archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage landmark above the Khoumane Valley. A local guide brings alive the intact mosaic floors depicting Orpheus charming the animals, the Triumphal Arch of Caracalla, the Capitol temple, and the ancient olive presses. Visit Moulay Idriss Zerhoun — the holiest town in Morocco, burial place of Moulay Idriss I who founded Morocco's first Islamic state in the 8th century. Stop in Meknes for the monumental Bab Mansour gateway — its facade an extraordinary mosaic of green and white zellige tilework — and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the 17th-century sultan who made Meknes his imperial capital and built 40 km of ramparts. Arrive in Fez for the evening.

🏨 Riad in Fez
ChefchaouenVolubilisUNESCOMoulay IdrissMeknesBab MansourFez
Day5

Day 5

Full Day in Fez Medina

Full day in Fez el-Bali — the world's largest car-free urban area and a UNESCO World Heritage site — with a licensed local guide who grew up inside the medina. Royal Palace gates, Bou Inania Madrasa, Al-Qarawiyyin University (founded 859 AD — the world's oldest continuously operating degree-granting institution, predating Oxford by over 300 years), Nejjarine woodworking museum, Pottery Village, Chouara Tanneries rooftop view, and the Mellah Jewish Quarter. The tour ends in Fez. Private airport or train station transfer as required.

🏨 Tour ends in Fez
Fez MedinaUNESCORoyal PalaceBou InaniaAl-QarawiyyinChouara TanneriesMellahNejjarinePottery Village

What's Included

✅ Included

  • 4 nights accommodation in selected hotels and riads
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle (4WD or minivan by group size)
  • Licensed local guide for Tangier city tour
  • Licensed local guide for Volubilis visit
  • Licensed local guide for full-day Fez medina tour
  • Breakfasts daily
  • Pickup from Tangier airport or port
  • Drop-off at Fez airport, train station or accommodation

❌ Not Included

  • Entrance fees to monuments and sites
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Beverages
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • International flights or ferry
  • Travel insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a private tour?+
Yes, all Fez Cultural Tours are 100% private. You will never share your vehicle or guide with strangers. Every tour is exclusively for you and your group, allowing us to tailor the pace and stops to your preferences.
What is included in the 5-day tour?+
This tour includes: 4 nights accommodation in selected hotels and riads; Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout; Private air-conditioned vehicle (4WD or minivan by group size); Licensed local guide for Tangier city tour; Licensed local guide for Volubilis visit; Licensed local guide for full-day Fez medina tour; Breakfasts daily; Pickup from Tangier airport or port; Drop-off at Fez airport, train station or accommodation.
What is not included?+
Not included in the tour price: Entrance fees to monuments and sites; Lunches and dinners; Beverages; Tips and personal expenses; International flights or ferry; Travel insurance.
What is the best time of year for this tour?+
The best times are spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) when temperatures are comfortable. Summer is very hot in the Sahara (40°C+), while winter nights can be cold but days remain beautiful.
Can we customise the itinerary?+
Absolutely. Every itinerary can be tailored to your interests, pace, and travel goals. Contact us via WhatsApp (+212 697 540 383) and we will craft a personalised route for you.
How do I book and what is the payment process?+
Contact us via WhatsApp or our enquiry form — no commitment needed. Once you approve the itinerary, a 20% deposit secures your dates. The balance is paid in cash (Euros or MAD) to your guide on the first day.
Is this tour suitable for families and seniors?+
Yes. We adapt the pace, accommodation, and activities for families with children and senior travellers. Please mention any special requirements when booking so we can plan accordingly.

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