Imperial North 🌊
“Where the Rif meets the Mediterranean — history, blue cities & sea”
Duration
10 days
Distance
980 km
Group Size
1–8
Best Seasons
Spring · Autumn · Winter
About This Circuit
A grand sweep through Morocco's imperial north: ancient medinas, the legendary blue village of Chefchaouen, Tangier's cosmopolitan energy, and the UNESCO ramparts of Tetouan. This circuit threads Phoenician ruins, Spanish mosques, and Andalusian gardens into one unforgettable journey along the Mediterranean coast.
Day-by-Day Plan
Tangier → Fes · 980 km
Highlights
Transport
Budget / Day
Budget $35 · Mid-range $80 · Luxury $200
Included
- Accommodation 9 nights
- Daily breakfast
- Local guides in each city
- Entry to museums & sites
- Transportation between cities
Insider Tips
- →Visit Chefchaouen on a weekday morning for fewer crowds in the blue alleys
- →Hire a local guide in Fes medina — easy to get lost without one
- →Book the Tangier–Chefchaouen bus in advance in summer
- →Volubilis is best visited before 10am to avoid heat and tour groups
Best time to go
Jan
Ideal
Feb
Ideal
Mar
Ideal
Apr
Ideal
May
Ideal
Jun
Possible
Jul
Possible
Aug
Possible
Sept
Ideal
Oct
Ideal
Nov
Ideal
Dec
Ideal
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Hotels and activities at each stop, in one place.
- TangierHotels in TangierThings to do in Tangier
- AsilahHotels in AsilahThings to do in Asilah
- TetouanHotels in TetouanThings to do in Tetouan
- ChefchaouenHotels in ChefchaouenThings to do in Chefchaouen
- MeknesHotels in MeknesThings to do in Meknes
- VolubilisHotels in VolubilisThings to do in Volubilis
- FesHotels in FesThings to do in Fes
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