5 Days Tour from Marrakech: Imperial Cities and Chefchaouen
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This is our 5 days tour from Marrakech up through the imperial cities and the blue streets of Chefchaouen, run privately with your own driver and an air-conditioned vehicle. Five days is enough road time to see Casablanca, Rabat, Fes and the Rif without rushing any of them, and you decide when to stop along the way.
Trip highlights
- Private trip with your own driver and an air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan
- Wander the blue lanes of Chefchaouen
- Stand in the Roman ruins of Volubilis
- Get lost in the old medina of Fes
Day 1: Marrakech to Rabat via Casablanca
We pick you up in Marrakech after breakfast and drive north to Casablanca, where the main stop is the Hassan II Mosque, one of the few in the country open to non-Muslim visitors. After a look along the seafront corniche we carry on to Rabat, the capital, for the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Hassan Tower.
Route: Marrakech, Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque, Rabat. Night in a Rabat hotel.
Day 2: Rabat to Chefchaouen
After a Moroccan breakfast we leave Rabat and head into the Rif mountains toward Chefchaouen. The town climbs up a hillside and is painted in every shade of blue. The afternoon is yours to walk the medina, climb to the Spanish mosque for the view over the rooftops, and eat somewhere on the main square.
Route: Rabat, Rif mountains, Chefchaouen. Night in a Chefchaouen guesthouse.
Day 3: Chefchaouen to Fes via Volubilis and Meknes
We drive south and stop at Volubilis, the Roman site with its standing arches and mosaic floors, then at Meknes for the Bab Mansour gate and the old imperial walls. By evening we reach Fes and drop you at your hotel in time to settle in before dinner.
Route: Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes. Night in a Fes riad or hotel.
Day 4: A full day in Fes
A day on foot in the Fes medina with a local guide. You’ll see the tanneries, the Al Quaraouiyine, the Attarine medersa and the covered souks that make up the oldest part of the city. There’s time in the afternoon to slow down over a coffee and watch the craftsmen at work.
Route: Fes medina walking tour. Night in a Fes riad or hotel.
Day 5: Fes back to Marrakech
On the last day we take the road back to Marrakech through Ifrane and Beni Mellal, stopping to stretch your legs and eat lunch on the way. We reach Marrakech in the evening and drop you wherever you’re staying, or at the airport.
Route: Fes, Ifrane, Beni Mellal, Marrakech.
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation
- Four nights in hotels and guesthouses along the route
- Local guide for the Fes medina
- Daily breakfast
Not included
- International flights and airport taxes
- Lunches and drinks
- Monument and site entrance fees
- Tips for the driver and guides
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Anything not listed under “Included”
Hotels, standing and route match our operated tour; exact accommodation and the full list of what’s included are confirmed when you book.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a private tour?
Yes. You travel with just your own group, your own driver and vehicle. Nobody else joins, so the stops and the pace are yours to set.
Where do we sleep along the way?
You stay in kasbah hotels, riads or guesthouses along the route. The standing matches our operated tour, and we confirm the exact places when you book.
When is the best time to go?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most comfortable. Summer days get very hot and winter nights in the desert are cold, so bring layers whatever the season.
Can we change the itinerary or the pick-up point?
Yes. Because it is private, we can add nights, swap stops, or start from a different city or airport. Tell us what you have in mind and we will adjust the plan.
Book the trip
Price on request. Send us a message on WhatsApp with your dates and group size for a quote, or hold your spot online with a deposit.