You are collected by your driver and private transport for your transfer to Chefchaouen. Your journey takes you through the impressive Rif mountains with their high peaks, deep valleys and heavily forested slopes (of cedar, cork, oak, pine). The high peak is Mount Tidirhine at 2,456m and it is usually snow-capped in winter. There is rich, productive farmland to be seen too on the lower slopes with many traditional villages that blend “organically” into the landscape.

This small city is totally charming. Nestling as it does in the Rif mountains, its name is apt, meaning, “peaks”; they are all around this hillside settlement. Chefchaouen is an ideal place in which to simply relax and wander, taking in the wonderful ambience of the place. Many of the buildings have been painted white and blue giving the town a magical, enchanting air. Chefchaouen’s medina area has many charming narrow passageways, where blue paint dominates. It is an exotic place in which to happily lose some time (and perhaps lose yourself, temporarily!). Place Outa el Hammam is the main square and it has a 15th-century kasbah fortress (with dungeon) and the Chefchouen Ethnographic Museum. The octagonal minaret of the Great Mosque can be seen from here. In this main square area are many cafes and restaurants. Ras el ma spring, the town’s river source, can also be visited on foot within the settlement. Of course there are many retail outlets in the medina offering souvenirs e.g. leather and woollen goods. There is no need for a Guide on this day. Exploring and encountering on your own is an ideal way to pass many very pleasant hours here.

Private transport and driver from Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes. Volubilis, just outside Meknes (about 30kms away), is a very good inclusion for today’s sightseeing. Volubilis contains Morocco’s best preserved Roman ruins, some of which are now undergoing conservation. There is a Forum and basilica as well as many mosaics. Volubilis is an excellent example of an important outpost city on the edge of the Roman Empire and now holds World Heritage Site status. Here you might wish to engage a Site Guide (extra cost). In Meknes there is much to appreciate in this ancient Imperial City. Moulay Idriss is an architecturally stunning shrine. Bab al-Mansour is an impressive huge gate of the Imperial City, very photogenic. The Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, king in the 17th Century, is well worth a visit as are his impressive ancient Royal Stables. The old core of the city has an interesting Old Medina too. Here you might wish to engage a Site Guide (not costed in). Travel onwards then to Fes at the end of the day.

rivate transport and driver for your day in and around Fes with a half day Fes City Guide today (included). Fes is an Imperial City and has a very attractive maze of narrow streets in the fascinating and absorbing Old Medina, the market and the souks. Fes has the Islamic University and is regarded as the scientific capital of Morocco. The Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University can be visited. The famous Fes Tanneries can be visited and of course there are many leather purchases on offer. Fez pottery is very good too. You can also enjoy the Old Madrasas, the Mellah (Jewish quarter), Mount Zalagh (a gentle hike there gives a panorama over Fes and area) and the Merenid tombs, giant tombs of royalty/officials.

Private transport and driver for your transfer to Tangier Port*. Depending on our ferry’s departure time there may be the opportunity to take a bit more leisure time in Fes. NOTE*: If you wish to fly out of Morocco from Casablanca then this can be arranged for you (at a supplement).