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Northern Explorer

Morocco

12 days from £1,935pp Inc. international flights

Discover the highlights of northern Morocco, including the imperial cities of Fez, Rabat and Meknes; Roman ruins at Volubilis and Lixus; relaxed medinas in Asilah and Chafchaouen; and coastal history in Tangiers.

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At a Glance

Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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Itinerary Route Map - 12 Days

Tangier, MoroccoLocal men working at the Tannery in FezHassan II Mosque, Casablanca, MoroccoChefchaouen, MoroccoAsilah, MoroccoRabat, Morocco

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Enjoy Morocco's great contrasts with a visit to vibrant Marrakesh
  • Travel south and hike in the rugged High Atlas Mountains
  • Spend a night under canvas in the dunes of the Sahara desert
  • Head to Essaouira to sample what Asilah may be like in ten years
  • Stay off the beaten track by visiting Zagora and Taroudant in the south

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Haggle in the souks of Fez and Tangiers
  • Hike Chefchaouen's stunning countryside
  • Explore Roman ruins at Voloublis and Lixus
  • Marvel at Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque
  • Relax in laid-back Asilah

Day by Day

Day 1London - Casablanca

Fly into Casablanca, where you will be greeted and taken to your central hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 2Casablanca - Fez

In the morning make your way by taxi or on foot to the impressive Hassan II Mosque, where you can join a small group tour to visit the interior of one of the only mosques in Morocco where non Muslims are permitted to enter. Afterwards your driver will collect you from your hotel for the journey to Fez, stopping enroute at the imperial city of Meknes and the Roman ruins of Voloublis. You will have a guided tour around both sights. Check into your riad this evening for a three night stay.

Day 3Fez

Today is the first of two half-day tours of Fez with your own private guide. They will help you explore the winding streets of the medina as well as giving you a full history of the city. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure.

Day 4Fez

Continue the tour of Fez this morning with your guide, before enjoying the rest of the afternoon at leisure to further explore this fascinating city.

Day 5Fez - Chefchaouen

This morning your driver will collect you for your journey towards the Rif mountains and the resplendent blue medina of Chefchaouen. The medina is only small, so you can wander this picturesque town at your leisure.

Day 6Chefchaouen

Continue to explore Chefchaouen further, perhaps hiking into the surrounding hillsides for a different viewpoint.

Day 7Chefchaouen - Tangiers

This morning your driver will collect you for the scenic drive to the cosmopolitan coastal city of Tangiers, where you'll stay for two nights.

Day 8Tangiers

In the morning you'll enjoy a half day tour of Tangier and its medina, taking in the city's unique 20th century history. WIth the rest of the day at leisure, you may want to take a stroll along the large beach.

Day 9Tangiers - Asilah

This morning it's a short journey south to the Spanish influenced town of Asilah. Here you will be at leisure to explore the beautiful whitewashed medina. If you need a break from Moroccan food you will quite easily find some fine Spanish seafood on offer.

Day 10Asilah - Rabat

This morning you will drive to Morocco's capital city Rabat, stopping on the way at little visited Lixus to see the ancient Roman ruins.

Day 11Rabat

Rabat is very compact for a capital city, so perfect for exploring at your own pace. You may want to organise a guide from your accommodation to take you around the main sights.

Day 12Rabat - Casablanca

After breakfast your driver will take you to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

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