This tour starts from the Andalusian city nestled in the mountains of Rif "Tangier». You travel through the most fascinating cities of Morocco and the last medieval city of Fez, where you will be charmed by its medina and labyrinth of 9,500 streets. Then you will drive towards Meknes, charming little town, before heading to the Roman ruins of Volubilis then to Assilah the old Portuguese town.
 
HIGHLIGHTS
•        Travel the Andalusian city nestled in the mountains of Rif "Tangier”.
•        Explore the blue pearl of the north city of chefchaouen.
•        Explore the world heritage site of Volubilis old roman ruins.
•        Enjoy a guided walking tour in the medieval city of Fes.
•        Visit the city of Meknes and enjoy its beautiful gates: Bab el mansour.
•        Enjoy the painted walls of Assilah old Portuguese town.
 
ITINERARY OF THE TOUR
 
DAY 1 : TANGIER - TETOUAN – CHEFCHAOUEN/ HOME HOSTED DINNER.
 
After breakfast, you leave for Tetouan passing by the Mediterranean coast. Following the road to Chefchaouen which is known for its distinctive blue-washed buildings. Chefchaouen was founded in 1471 as a small kasbah (fortress) by Moulay Ali Ibnou Rachid. Many Moriscos and Jews settled here after the Spanish inquisition. So, you might feel like you're in the hills of Spain. After making it to the town in the afternoon, you'll check into our Riad. Then, you'll take a walk through the narrow streets of the surrounding neighborhood. Tonight, you will be invited by a local family for a home hosted dinner. You will enjoy the local food of Northern Morocco. Meals: B, D
 
DAY 2 : CHEFCHAOUEN - VOLUBILIS – FEZ
 
This morning, you leave chefchouen behind and driving to Fes. you stop to explore Volubilis - the capital of the Roman province of Mauritania Tingitana. The detailed mosaics here are still intact and the site gives a good idea of the layout of provincial settlements. The short journey takes us to Fes. Meals: B, D
 
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DAY 3 : FES GUIDED TOUR
 
After breakfast, you will have a guided visit at 9:00 Am in the medina of Fez. To begin with the southern tower and the fortress of 16th century face to face with northern one, a panoramic view over the medieval city. You will visit an enjoyable cooperative of pottery. It will enhance your knowledge about the making of Moroccan mosaic “zellige” and the blue pottery of Fez. You will travel in time back to the medieval period of the city where people still work in small narrow streets, several tiny stalls of all kinds of traditional crafts, and donkeys loaded with supplies are going up and down in the streets of the medina. You will feel no sense of direction and time halts for a while. The medina of Fez is rich of its Islamic monuments: the fascinating old mosques, the University of El-Karaouiyine and its libraries. All These elements made Fez the intellectual and cultural capital of the country. To finish the day there is an optional to see Jewish quarter including the Aben Danan Synagogue. Meals: B, D
 
 
DAY 4 : FEZ - MEKNES – ASSILAH
Today you drive to Meknes, once the heart of the Moroccan Sultanate, lying amidst the landscapes of the Oued Boufekrane river valley. The Sultan loved Meknes, and he would have liked never to leave it once wrote a chronicler to the tyrannical Sultan Moulay Ismail. Ismail (1672- 1727) was a tireless builder, and his greatest efforts were reserved for his capital at Meknes, which at its peak, with over 20 grand gateways and 50 palaces, must have been a sight to inspire any who looked upon it. After the meal, you leave to Assilah. Meals: B, D
 
 
DAY 5 : ASSILAH - TANGIER
Asilah is located to the north of the Moroccan Atlantic coast, 50 km south of Tangier. It has a very busy history, having been controlled by Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs, Portuguese and Spaniards, calling themselves Zilis (Phoenicians), Constance (Romans) and Asilah (Arabs).
 
Asilah has without any doubt the cleanest and most careful medina in Morocco, being its main tourist interest. Its neo-Arab buildings are in perfect condition, completely restored and rehabilitated, its white streets with blue plinths are paved to the orders of local designers, its lighting is unique, and its abundant floral ornaments of individuals make the walk in the medina relaxing (a walk to relax in a medina is something really unique). In addition, there are hardly souvenir shops that have been implemented in most Moroccan medinas. There are still buildings from the protectorate epoch, such as the Medersa, dating from the 30s. In the afternoon and after the visit, departure to the port of Tangier. End of our services. Meals: B