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Seven days · Tangier to Casablanca

Imperial Cities & Blue Morocco

A private seven-day journey linking the blue streets of Chefchaouen with Fes, the Roman heritage of Volubilis, imperial Meknes and the Atlantic cities of Rabat and Casablanca.

7 days · Exclusively private · Tailor-made

Tangier → Tetouan → Chefchaouen → Fes → Volubilis → Meknes → Rabat → Casablanca

Price on request

Duration
7 days
Travel style
Exclusively private · Tailor-made
Focus
Chefchaouen, Fes, Meknes, Rabat and Casablanca
Ideal for
Couples, families and private travelers interested in Moroccan history, craftsmanship and historic cities, with an arrival in Tangier and departure from Casablanca.

Your travel standard

Private journey. Three ways to stay.

These are indicative accommodation and service levels for your private Morocco journey. No shared group departures, fixed departure dates or online checkout.

Indicative rates will be published once confirmed.

Comfort

3–4-star hotels and traditional riads

Price on request

Comfortable, locally selected stays with the agreed private driver, included visits and daily breakfast.

Boutique

4-star boutique riads and hotels

Price on request

Characterful properties with thoughtful service and upgrades where available along the route.

Luxury

Premium riads, hotels and desert stays

On request

A private proposal based on preferred hotels, travel dates and available premium accommodation.

Once approved, Comfort and Boutique prices will be shown in EUR per person per day, normally based on two guests sharing. Prices supplied by Morocco Travelogue already include its profit margin. Your private proposal reflects travel dates, party size, room arrangements and inclusions.

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The route

Where this journey takes you

  1. Tangier

  2. Tetouan

    Visit en route when arrival timing permits

  3. Chefchaouen

    2 nights

  4. Fes

    2 nights

  5. Volubilis

    Guided or self-paced archaeological visit arranged as requested

  6. Meknes

    Historic imperial city

  7. Rabat

    1 night

  8. Casablanca

    1 night

The route is a starting point. Exact stops, overnight stays and onward arrangements are agreed in your proposal.

Why this journey

A journey through Morocco’s layered history

Every Moroccan city has its own history and atmosphere. In Tangier and Tetouan, the Mediterranean world feels close. Chefchaouen is shaped by the Rif Mountains, with its blue-painted lanes and slower pace. Fes tells another story through its medina, traditional trades, mosques and places of learning. Farther south, Rabat and Casablanca show how historic Morocco continues alongside the life of modern cities.

I like to build a journey around these differences rather than turn every stop into the same kind of sightseeing visit. We allow two nights in Chefchaouen and two in Fes, so you can enjoy those places properly. Then we connect the Roman site of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes with Rabat and the Atlantic coast. This is a private route: your driver, accommodation and local guiding are arranged around your own party.

Signature moments

What gives this journey its character

Blue Chefchaouen and the Rif

Spend two nights among the historic streets, mountain views and quieter corners of Chefchaouen.

Fes with a licensed local guide

Understand the old medina through its artisan neighborhoods, architecture and history of learning.

Roman and imperial heritage

Visit Volubilis and Meknes on the journey south, connecting different chapters of Morocco’s past.

Rabat to Casablanca

Explore the country’s capital, then complete the journey beside the Atlantic in Casablanca.

Day by day

Time to see. Time to be here.

A suggested rhythm to shape together. Where days are grouped, the detailed daily arrangements are developed in your proposal.

Day 1Arrival in Tangier and the road to ChefchaouenTangier → Tetouan → Chefchaouen

We meet you at Tangier airport, port or an agreed hotel and begin the journey through northern Morocco. If your arrival allows, stop in Tetouan to see how the city's Andalusian heritage appears in its old streets and architecture. We then continue into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen. Settle into your riad and enjoy a first walk through the blue medina. For late arrivals, we prioritize reaching Chefchaouen comfortably.

Your stay
Chefchaouen
Day 2Chefchaouen at your own paceChefchaouen

Spend a full day getting to know Chefchaouen beyond the best-known photographs. Walk its blue-painted lanes, small squares and traditional neighborhoods, with time for local crafts and the mountain views around the town. We can suggest a gentle walk or leave more free time for cafés, photography and the atmosphere of the medina. No shopping stop is compulsory.

Your stay
Chefchaouen
Day 3From the Rif Mountains to FesChefchaouen → Fes

Leave Chefchaouen after breakfast and travel south through changing farmland and small towns toward Fes. This is a travel day with suitable rest stops. On arrival, check in to your accommodation and enjoy an introduction to the neighborhood or time to relax before the following day’s guided exploration.

Your stay
Fes
Day 4Fes, the historic medina and its artisansFes

Discover Fes with a licensed local guide. Walk through its historic medina, see traditional artisan quarters and learn about the city's role in Moroccan scholarship, trade and architecture. Visits to monuments depend on their opening hours and visitor-access rules. We adapt the pace to your interests, and we make space for an unhurried lunch and questions along the way.

Your stay
Fes
Day 5Volubilis and Meknes on the way to RabatFes → Volubilis → Meknes → Rabat

Travel west to the archaeological site of Volubilis, where Roman remains offer another perspective on Morocco's history. Continue to nearby Meknes, one of the imperial cities, for a selected visit of the historic quarters and architectural landmarks accessible at the time. After lunch or a break, continue to Rabat, Morocco's capital, for the night. The exact number of stops is planned around daylight and traffic.

Your stay
Rabat
Day 6Rabat and the Atlantic road to CasablancaRabat → Casablanca

Explore Rabat's historic landmarks, including the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Hassan Tower area, with time tailored to your interests. We then travel along the Atlantic corridor to Casablanca. Depending on arrival time, enjoy an orientation through the city and its seafront. A visit inside Hassan II Mosque follows its official visitor timetable and requires a separate admission unless included in your final proposal.

Your stay
Casablanca
Day 7Casablanca and your departureCasablanca → Casablanca airport or agreed drop-off

Use the final day for any selected Casablanca sights not visited the previous evening, provided your departure time allows. Your private transfer takes you to the agreed airport or hotel. If you have an early flight, we arrange the transfer directly and avoid promising additional sightseeing.

Your stay

Comfort is part of the conversation.

Accommodation, room preferences and comfort level are reviewed alongside your route. Your proposal sets out the specific properties and arrangements before anything is agreed.

Comfort · 3–4 star

Comfortable, locally selected riads or hotels for two nights in Chefchaouen, two in Fes, one in Rabat and one in Casablanca. Exact properties are agreed before confirmation.

Boutique · 4 star

Characterful boutique riads and hotels chosen for atmosphere, practical location and personal service wherever available.

Luxury · On request

Premium riads and hotels selected to suit your travel dates and preferences. Availability and standards are confirmed individually.

Clear expectations

What your proposal covers

The agreed proposal is the reference for your final services and price.

Included in the proposal

  • Private vehicle and professional driver from the agreed Tangier pickup to Casablanca drop-off
  • Six nights of accommodation in your confirmed travel standard
  • Daily breakfast at included accommodation
  • Licensed local city guiding in Fes as detailed in the proposal
  • Personalized journey planning, route coordination and local support

Not included

  • International flights, visa expenses if applicable, and travel insurance
  • Entrance fees, including Hassan II Mosque and Volubilis, unless explicitly included in the confirmed proposal
  • Lunches, dinners and drinks unless stated otherwise
  • Additional specialist or city guides, optional activities and upgrades not listed in the proposal
  • Tips, personal purchases and other expenses outside the confirmed services

Make it personal

Make this journey yours.

Start with this idea. We’ll discuss dates, pacing, comfort and interests before agreeing your proposal.

  • A full guided visit in Rabat or Meknes
  • An additional night in Chefchaouen or Fes
  • Local artisan encounters or workshops by request
  • A Casablanca architectural walk with a specialist guide
  • An extra Casablanca night for early departures
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Local value

Travel with context and care.

Medinas, artisan workshops and residential quarters are places where people live and work. We keep visits respectful, ask before taking photographs and introduce traditional craftsmanship without making purchases part of the experience.

Our approach to responsible travel
Abdel, founder of Morocco Travelogue, with open arms in the Sahara dunes

Designed here, with local knowledge

Abdel — Morocco Travelogue

Licensed Moroccan guide · Morocco Travelogue

With an Amazigh background and experience guiding since 2016, Abdel brings firsthand knowledge of Morocco to the routes we shape. He founded Morocco Travelogue in 2022 to build journeys with local context at their heart.

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  • Licensed local expertise
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Before you travel

A few things to know before you go

  • This is an exclusively private journey, not a shared departure or a fixed group itinerary.
  • Tangier is the starting city and Casablanca is the finish; the standard route does not return to Tangier.
  • The six nights are allocated as two in Chefchaouen, two in Fes, one in Rabat and one in Casablanca.
  • The Tetouan visit on Day 1 depends on arrival time and can be shortened for late arrivals.
  • Monument access and guided visit times depend on opening hours and any local closures.
  • Comfort and Boutique indicative EUR rates will be shown only after approval; Luxury stays are quoted on request.

Questions, answered

Frequently asked questions about Imperial Cities & Blue Morocco

Extend the route, choose your comfort level or discuss an activity before you request a quote.

Does this tour visit the Sahara?

No. This is a culture and history focused private journey through northern Morocco and the imperial cities. We have separate Tangier-to-Sahara journeys for travelers who want the dunes.

Is this tour private?

Yes. The vehicle, driver and route are arranged for your travel party only. No other travelers are added.

Where does the journey start and finish?

We begin in Tangier and finish in Casablanca. Arrival and departure transfers are arranged around the agreed travel plan.

Are two nights included in Chefchaouen and Fes?

Yes. This seven-day journey includes two nights in Chefchaouen, two in Fes, one in Rabat and one in Casablanca.

Can we choose Comfort, Boutique or Luxury?

Yes. Comfort and Boutique will display indicative EUR per-person-per-day prices once they are approved by Morocco Travelogue. Luxury is quoted individually.

Is Hassan II Mosque open to non-Muslim visitors?

Official guided visitor sessions are generally available at scheduled times, subject to the mosque's current visitor rules and religious calendar. We confirm availability when arranging the itinerary.

Can we add Marrakech?

Yes. We can extend the route from Casablanca toward Marrakech or discuss a different finish city. Additional travel days may be needed.

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