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10-Day Morocco Tour from Fes: Imperial Cities, Chefchaouen and the Coast
Ten days for travellers who would rather spend time in medinas, palaces and coastal towns than in the car to the Sahara. Two nights in Fes, two in Chefchaouen, Rabat, Casablanca, three nights in Marrakech and one in Essaouira.
Best for: Culture lovers who prefer cities and the coast to the desert.
Highlights
- Two nights in Fes with a guided day
- Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes
- Two nights in Chefchaouen
- Asilah and Rabat
- Hassan II Mosque
- Marrakech and Essaouira
Day by day
Day 1Arrival in Fes
Welcome at Fes airport or station and transfer to your riad in the medina. Evening walk to a rooftop for the call to prayer over the old city.
Day 2Fes guided day
A full day in Fes el-Bali, the largest car-free medina in the world, with an official local guide. Bou Inania madrasa, the Al Quaraouiyine mosque and university founded in 859, the Nejjarine fountain, the Chouara tanneries seen from a leather-shop terrace, and the golden gates of the Royal Palace. Free time in the souks before dinner.
Day 3Fes – Volubilis – Moulay Idriss – Meknes – Chefchaouen
Meknes, the Roman city of Volubilis and the holy town of Moulay Idriss, then north into the Rif to Chefchaouen.
Day 4Chefchaouen at leisure
A free day, or the walk to the Akchour waterfalls.
Day 5Chefchaouen – Asilah – Rabat
To the Atlantic at Asilah, then down the coast to Rabat.
Day 6Rabat – Casablanca – Marrakech
Morning in Rabat, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, then south to Marrakech.
Day 7Marrakech guided day
A morning with an official local guide: the Koutoubia minaret, the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the souks of the medina. The afternoon is yours, perhaps the Majorelle Garden or a hammam, before the storytellers and food stalls of Jemaa el-Fna come alive at dusk.
Day 8Marrakech – argan country – Essaouira
West across the plains to the Atlantic, through argan forests where goats sometimes climb the trees. Essaouira is a white-and-blue fortified port with a gentle pace: walk the Skala ramparts, the art galleries and the fishing harbour, and eat grilled fish by the boats.
Day 9Essaouira – Marrakech
A free morning by the sea, then back to Marrakech.
Day 10Marrakech at leisure and departure
A free morning and transfer to the airport.
Where you'll stay
These are our usual choices. If one is full on your dates we book a place of the same standard, and you can ask for an upgrade.
Price per person
| Room | Per person |
|---|---|
| Double or twin, 2 sharing | €2,150 |
| Triple room, 3 sharing | €1,765 |
| Quadruple, 4 sharing | €1,505 |
| Single room, travelling alone | €3,980 |
Prices include your private car and English-speaking driver-guide for the whole trip. Your exact quote depends on dates, group size and hotel level, and we confirm it within 24 hours.
What's included
Included
- Private air-conditioned car with your own English-speaking driver-guide
- 9 nights in riads and hotels
- Breakfast every day
- Dinner on arrival in Fes
- Official local guides in Fes, Volubilis and Marrakech
- Passenger insurance in the vehicle
Not included
- Flights
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Questions about this journey
Can we add the desert?
Yes. We can add two days from Marrakech to the Zagora desert, or reshape the route through Merzouga.
Is this a group tour?
No. Every Oasis Roads journey is private: your own car and English-speaking driver-guide, no strangers, up to 7 travellers per car.
Can we change the route or add nights?
Yes. Because the tour is private, we can add a night, swap a stop or change the end city. Tell us when you ask for your quote.
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Where will your road begin?
Tell us your dates and who's coming. Abdou or one of the team will send you a route and a price within 24 hours.