North Morocco Tour

We meet you in the airport and begin our North Morocco Tour. Tangier, "the high", as the Moroccans nickname it, is the surprising northern gate of Morocco. Land of spies and intrigues, it was a city of welcome of illustrious writers like Paul Bowles who resided in it attracted by the aura of its mystery. The city travels at an incredible speed of new modernity and luxury and combines ancient Arabic styles and the influence of old international status. With the car we take you to Cape Spartel and Hercules Caves, whose silhouette to the sea is the most representative image of Tangier and marked the entrance for centuries of the African continent. After, from Marshan neighborhood on top of the old Tangier, you cross the wall that surrounds the Kasbah and you can visit the renovated museum in the former Sultan's palace. On a guided tour or alone in the medina, you reach iconic places like the Petit Zoco square, American Delegation, the old big souk now converted into the 9th April Square and the historic café Paris.

We will enjoy the road along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea crossing the crowded beaches during the summer like Fnideq or Martil, if it is the case we will go to Tetouan by the inland road. Tetouan, former capital of the Spanish protectorate, is also known by the nickname of "The white dove". On a guided tour you can enjoy its charming medina, declared a World Heritage Site, and from Moulay El Mehdi square walk to the royal palace.

We will travel to the blue pearl of Morocco, the magical town of Chaouen in the Rif mountains. Although it is a very tourist destination, it is a holy town that only since 1920, with the arrival of spanish people, began to allow entry to foreigners. And this is perceived from the first moment. In Chaouen you will enjoy the walk through its cozy streets painted indigo blue that for many are ranked among the 10 most beautiful streets in the world. Instagramers will be your delight. Every street, every door and every corner is a beautiful photograph. The medina is full of craft shops. You can have tea and enjoy the breeze in nice roofs and restaurants in the the Andalusian-style Ta hammam square. You can also visit the Kasbah and go up to its tower from where you can observe the beautiful landscape of the village and the mountains of the Talassemtane National Park.

In the morning there will still be time for one last ride. We will approach the laundry rooms where the women gather to wash clothes and lay it in the sun following their customs. You can also take advantage to make some purchases.

Visit the beautiful Roman ruins of Volubilis, a Unesco heritage city, is a must. This is the most impressive and well-preserved archaeological site in Morocco. There are still vestiges of houses with beautiful mosaics in the city. There also other spectacular areas such as the thermal baths of Gallien, the forum and the capitol. On the top of the hill, the basilica and the imposing Arch of Caracalla, remain as a gateway to Mediterranean fields. If you like photography you will enjoy the light on the columns and roman ruins.

It is worth to enter in Meknes, the quietest and least known of the 4 imperial cities. You can visit the mausoleum of Moulay Ismaïl. We will see the beautiful door Bab Mansour of 1732, the largest in Morocco and North Africa, which gives entrance to the medina. And we'll walk through the square in front of it, that will remind you Marrakech. If there is still time we will visit the old barns of Meknes.

After the visit we will drive directly to Fes.

On this fourth day of North Morocco tour, we dedicate the day visiting the enigmatic and religious Fes. It is the cultural capital and the oldest city of the Imperial cities of Morocco, founded by Idris I (789) and his son Moulay Idris II (810). From the hand of a local guide, Fes city tour takes you to a tale time, while we visit Fes-el-Bali, its chaotic medieval medina, the largest in the world. In the visit, it is essential to approach their medersas (koranic schools) Attarine and Bou Inania, the fountain of Nejjarine, the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss and the Al-Karaouine Mosque, the oldest university in the world. All this walking through the souks of artisans of metal, wood, carpets, ceramics and all kinds of crafts. Raffling wagons pulled by donkeys full of merchandise. We will also have the opportunity to visit Chouara, old tanneries or skin tanners where articles of clothing and bags are made.

Our tour continues in the 7 golden doors of the Royal Palace. Beside it, we find the Jewish quarter, first Mellah ever built in Morocco, during the sixteenth century. Also after lunch, we will visit a tile and ceramic cooperative. From there, with the car we will go up to the fortress to observe the wonderful panoramic view of Fes. If it is the hour of prayer, it will accompany your visit resonating spirituality from the hundreds of mosques in the city.

We travel to Casablanca, where you have the opportunity to visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque that stands on the Atlantic skyline of the country's economic capital. The mosque is located on the Corniche and was built in 1989. It is the second largest temple, after Meca, in the world, and tallest in Morocco. Attention, it is the only mosque (with Tinmel) in Morocco where non-Muslims are allowed to enter. Its beauty is highly appreciated by all visitors.

After we will drive to Rabat, administrative capital of Morocco, it is known as “the city of the gardens". It is famous for the monuments that reflect its Islamic and French colonial legacy. The iconic 12th century Hsan tower minaret dominates the ruins of a mosque next to the Mohamed V Mausoleum. It is worth exploring the Medina of Rabat, smaller and quieter than other cities, and the kasbah of the Oudayas. And, if there is time, visit the Chellah, an ancient Roman site where a jazz festival is held annually.

North Morocco Tour is about to end. Departure to the north by highway, direction Tangier, until you reach Larache. The city was founded in the Middle Ages and Portugal, Spain and Morocco are part of its history. Therefore, the influence of its colonial past is reflected in the architecture of its kasbah near the sea. If you are interested in archeology and history, we wil stop to visit Lixus. It is a Roman site on a hill with beautiful views of the Loukkos River. Although less preserved than Volubilis in Meknes, it shows a complete ecosystem Roman houses, fish factory, temples and even an amphitheater.

Then, we will go directly to Assilah, a small enclave on the sandy beaches that stretch along the Atlantic coast of Morocco. A Portuguese fortification protects its beautiful medina of whitewashed houses. We can get lost walking quietly in the silence of its narrow streets.

Transfer to the airport and end of North Morocco Tour, and our services.

We meet you in the airport and begin our North Morocco Tour. We dedicate the day visiting the enigmatic and religious Fes. It is the cultural capital and the oldest city of the Imperial cities of Morocco, founded by Idris I (789) and his son Moulay Idris II (810). From the hand of a local guide, Fes city tour takes you to a tale time, while we visit Fes-el-Bali, its chaotic medieval medina, the largest in the world. In the visit, it is essential to approach their medersas (koranic schools) Attarine and Bou Inania, the fountain of Nejjarine, the mausoleum of Moulay Idriss and the Al-Karaouine Mosque, the oldest university in the world. All this walking through the souks of artisans of metal, wood, carpets, ceramics and all kinds of crafts. Raffling wagons pulled by donkeys full of merchandise. We will also have the opportunity to visit Chouara, old tanneries or skin tanners where articles of clothing and bags are made.

Our tour continues in the 7 golden doors of the Royal Palace. Beside it, we find the Jewish quarter, first Mellah ever built in Morocco, during the sixteenth century. Also after lunch, we will visit a tile and ceramic cooperative. From there, with the car we will go up to the fortress to observe the wonderful panoramic view of Fes. If it is the hour of prayer, it will accompany your visit resonating spirituality from the hundreds of mosques in the city.

We travel to Casablanca, where you have the opportunity to visit the impressive Hassan II Mosque that stands on the Atlantic skyline of the country's economic capital. The mosque is located on the Corniche and was built in 1989. It is the second largest temple, after Meca, in the world, and tallest in Morocco. Attention, it is the only mosque (with Tinmel) in Morocco where non-Muslims are allowed to enter. Its beauty is highly appreciated by all visitors.

After we will drive to Rabat, administrative capital of Morocco, it is known as “the city of the gardens". It is famous for the monuments that reflect its Islamic and French colonial legacy. The iconic 12th century Hsan tower minaret dominates the ruins of a mosque next to the Mohamed V Mausoleum. It is worth exploring the Medina of Rabat, smaller and quieter than other cities, and the kasbah of the Oudayas. And, if there is time, visit the Chellah, an ancient Roman site where a jazz festival is held annually.

Departure to the north by highway, direction Tangier, until you reach Larache. The city was founded in the Middle Ages and Portugal, Spain and Morocco are part of its history. Therefore, the influence of its colonial past is reflected in the architecture of its kasbah near the sea. If you are interested in archeology and history, we wil stop to visit Lixus. It is a Roman site on a hill with beautiful views of the Loukkos River. Although less preserved than Volubilis in Meknes, it shows a complete ecosystem Roman houses, fish factory, temples and even an amphitheater.

Then, we will go directly to Assilah, a small enclave on the sandy beaches that stretch along the Atlantic coast of Morocco. A Portuguese fortification protects its beautiful medina of whitewashed houses. We can get lost walking quietly in the silence of its narrow streets.

On this fourth day of North Morocco tour, we will visit Tangier, "the high", as the Moroccans nickname it, the surprising northern gate of Morocco. Land of spies and intrigues, it was a city of welcome of illustrious writers like Paul Bowles who resided in it attracted by the aura of its mystery. The city travels at an incredible speed of new modernity and luxury and combines ancient Arabic styles and the influence of old international status. With the car we take you to Cape Spartel and Hercules Caves, whose silhouette to the sea is the most representative image of Tangier and marked the entrance for centuries of the African continent. After, from Marshan neighborhood on top of the old Tangier, you cross the wall that surrounds the Kasbah and you can visit the renovated museum in the former Sultan's palace. On a guided tour or alone in the medina, you reach iconic places like the Petit Zoco square, American Delegation, the old big souk now converted into the 9th April Square and the historic café Paris.

We will enjoy the road along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea crossing the crowded beaches during the summer like Fnideq or Martil, if it is the case we will go to Tetouan by the inland road. Tetouan, former capital of the Spanish protectorate, is also known by the nickname of "The white dove". On a guided tour you can enjoy its charming medina, declared a World Heritage Site, and from Moulay El Mehdi square walk to the royal palace.

We will travel to the blue pearl of Morocco, the magical town of Chaouen in the Rif mountains. Although it is a very tourist destination, it is a holy town that only since 1920, with the arrival of spanish people, began to allow entry to foreigners. And this is perceived from the first moment. In Chaouen you will enjoy the walk through its cozy streets painted indigo blue that for many are ranked among the 10 most beautiful streets in the world. Instagramers will be your delight. Every street, every door and every corner is a beautiful photograph. The medina is full of craft shops. You can have tea and enjoy the breeze in nice roofs and restaurants in the the Andalusian-style Ta hammam square. You can also visit the Kasbah and go up to its tower from where you can observe the beautiful landscape of the village and the mountains of the Talassemtane National Park.

North Morocco Tour is about to end. In the morning there will still be time for one last ride. We will approach the laundry rooms where the women gather to wash clothes and lay it in the sun following their customs. You can also take advantage to make some purchases.

Visit the beautiful Roman ruins of Volubilis, a Unesco heritage city, is a must. This is the most impressive and well-preserved archaeological site in Morocco. There are still vestiges of houses with beautiful mosaics in the city. There also other spectacular areas such as the thermal baths of Gallien, the forum and the capitol. On the top of the hill, the basilica and the imposing Arch of Caracalla, remain as a gateway to Mediterranean fields. If you like photography you will enjoy the light on the columns and roman ruins.

It is worth to enter in Meknes, the quietest and least known of the 4 imperial cities. You can visit the mausoleum of Moulay Ismaïl. We will see the beautiful door Bab Mansour of 1732, the largest in Morocco and North Africa, which gives entrance to the medina. And we'll walk through the square in front of it, that will remind you Marrakech. If there is still time we will visit the old barns of Meknes.

After the visit we will drive directly to Fes.

Transfer to the airport and end of North Morocco Tour, and our services.