Northern Morocco Tour – 8 days from Tangier
Présentation
Set off for an 8-day odyssey in Northern Morocco with Luxury Maroc Voyage and unveil the Kingdom's most fascinating treasures. From Tangier, the mythical gateway to Africa, to the azure streets of Chefchaouen, this exclusive tour transports you through green mountain landscapes and history-laden cities. Let yourself be seduced by the Andalusian elegance of Tetouan before immersing yourself in the raw nature of the Rif. Your journey continues towards the spiritual and historical heights of the country: Meknes and Fez, ancient cradles of traditional craftsmanship and Shereefian splendor. This exceptional road trip concludes between the nobility of Rabat and the unique light of Tangier. It is a perfect balance between erudite culture, natural immersion, and sacred heritage, designed by Luxury Maroc Voyage to offer you an authentic and memorable stay.
Description
This signature tour begins with a privileged pick-up in Tangier, followed by an exploration of Tetouan, a Hispano-Moorish jewel, and Chefchaouen, the blue city founded in the 15th century. Continue your adventure towards the spectacular Akchour waterfalls, nestled in the heart of a lush valley, for intimate contact with the wild fauna and flora of the Rif. Luxury Maroc Voyage's itinerary then leads you to Meknes and Fez, two iconic imperial cities where time seems to have stood still. Stroll through the UNESCO-listed medinas and admire the monuments that are the pride of Morocco. The journey culminates in Rabat, the modern capital with age-old heritage, before returning to Tangier. Combining cultural discoveries, unique panoramas, and high-standard comfort, this tour is the ultimate invitation to discover the most noble face of Northern Morocco.
Points forts
- A unique experience, total change of scenery, and disconnection from worldly customs in the fresh and healthy environments of the Rif and Middle Atlas mountains
- Deep immersion in the treasures of Morocco and its cultural and culinary traditions
- Discovery of the temperate Mediterranean climate enjoyed by the northern region, the coolness in the mountains, and the cold at high altitudes
- Discovery of the walls, monuments, sanctuaries, and sculptures of Fes and Meknes, the most beautiful pages of Morocco's great history book
- A curious encounter with the Jebala women of the north wearing sombreros similar to those of South American women
Included
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- An accompanying driver
- Transfers: airport/hotel and hotel/airport
- Accommodation: 7 nights in hotels/Riads
- Guided tour of Fes with a certified guide
- Meals: 7 dinners and 7 breakfasts
- Tourist promotion tax
- Tourist tax
- Our assistance
Upon your arrival at the airport or the port of Tangier, you are picked up by the driver-guide. Visit to Tangier maintained or cancelled depending on your arrival time. Drop off at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
In the morning, departure for Tetouan, an Arab-Andalusian city where the House of Caliphates and Hassan II square are built. Free lunch in the medina, then departure towards the picturesque blue city of Chefchaouen located at an altitude of 600 meters in the Rif mountains. Check-in at the accommodation, free time to discover the narrow streets of the old Medina with its walls painted in blue. Dinner and overnight at the hotel or in a typical Riad.
Breakfast and departure for a hike in the Akchour valley (optional), about thirty kilometers from Chefchaouen. Hike in the forest to the great Akchour waterfall and the famous Bridge of God. Lunch on site tasting delicious tagines cooked over a wood fire. Return to Chefchaouen in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel or in a typical Riad.
Departure for the holy city of Moulay Idriss Zarhoun. Then visit the Roman ruins at the Volubilis site, and travel to Meknes, the Ismaili capital founded at the end of the 17th century. Visit the main sites of Meknes: the tomb of Moulay Ismail, the el Hedime square, Bab Mansour, the historic garden. Dinner and overnight in Meknes.
Departure for Fez via the Middle Atlas mountains. Stops while crossing the towns of Imouzzer-Kandar and Ifrane, resorts and alpine ski spots. In Fez, dinner and overnight in hotel/Riad.
The morning will be devoted to visiting Fez, the oldest imperial city and the spiritual capital of Morocco. Visit the medieval medina, the Bou Inania and Attarine Medersas, and the prestigious El Qarawiyin mosque, listed by UNESCO as the oldest continuously operating university in the world. Departure for Rabat. Dinner and overnight in Riad/hotel.
In Rabat, in the morning, visit the medina, the Oudayas Kasbah, the Hassan Tower and the Mohamed V mausoleum, then departure for Tangier. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Depending on the departure time, free time then transfer to the airport or port.
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