The drive from Fez to Chefchaouen takes approximately 4 hours through the scenic Rif Mountains. Private tours offer the most comfortable option, with stops along the way for panoramic views and photo opportunities.
Overview
Walk in the Footsteps of Sultans on a Morocco Royal History Journey
Morocco is a nation defined by a succession of powerful dynasties, each leaving behind a legacy of architectural brilliance and cultural wealth. Our Morocco royal history journey is a specialized itinerary designed specifically for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts. This tour bypasses standard tourist trails to focus deeply on the opulent palaces, monumental gates, and ancient capitals that shaped North Africa.
The Splendor of the Imperial Cities
The core of this historical exploration revolves around the four Imperial Cities: Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and Marrakech. In Rabat, you will marvel at the majestic Hassan Tower and the intricately designed Mausoleum of Mohammed V. The Morocco royal history journey then takes you to Meknes, the formidable capital built by Sultan Moulay Ismail, featuring the awe-inspiring Bab Mansour gate. To fully understand the scale of these historical sites, you can explore the UNESCO World Heritage list which features many of these locations.
Palaces and Ancient Universities
As the tour progresses to Fes and Marrakech, the focus shifts to intricate Moorish architecture and academic history. You will explore ancient madrasas adorned with mesmerizing zellige tilework and carved cedarwood. In Marrakech, you will wander through the opulent courtyards of the Bahia Palace and the atmospheric ruins of the El Badi Palace. This Morocco royal history journey provides an in-depth, educational, and visually stunning exploration of the kingdom’s regal past, led by expert local historians.
Arrive in Fes transfer to the Hotel
1 nightsDay 1: Arrive in Fes transfer to the Hotel
Our driver will welcome you to the airport of Fes up to your arrival time and transfer you to the hotel/riad where you will spend the 3 nights of this tour.
Fes sightseeing
1 nightsDay 2: Fes sightseeing
Breakfast
After breakfast, you will meet with a local tour guide to explore Fez, the most ancient and holy of the Imperial cities. Your cultural and historic tour will take you through the 2000-year-old living medina. A labyrinth of narrow streets, alive with markets and souks, craftsmen, donkeys, and mules transporting their loads. Visit the Attarine and Bou Anania Medersas (Islamic universities), the Nejjarine fountain, the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, the Karaouine Mosque and the impressive Chouara tanneries. Afterward, you will have a complete tour of a ceramic factory and at the end, you can shop in their store, which has a wide variety of high-quality ceramics. Finish your tour with a visit to Fez Jdid and the revered Merenid Tombs for a spectacular panoramic view of Fes.
Day trip to Chefchaouen
1 nightsDay 3: Day trip to Chefchaouen
This morning our driver will come to pick you up from your accommodation at 8 AM and we will depart for the enchanting mountain village of Chefchaouen. After some stops in the way, we will reach Chefchaouen, famed for its blue-painted walled medina, giving it the nickname of the ‘Blue Pearl’.
Here you will have free time to explore on your own Chefchaouen, a small town with a stunning walled medina. Enjoy a walking tour through Chefchaouen’s cobbled medina, absorbing the Moorish and Spanish atmosphere. Admire the striking blue-and-white houses and visit the 18th-century kasbah, with its tower, garden, and museum. The main square is the heart of Chefchaouen and features a kasbah built in the 18th century, a central mosque, and cafés with authentic Moroccan menus. The town itself is easy to explore. Although the old medina is small, and you’ll find souks offering an array of goods. In the afternoon we will take the way back to Fez where the driver will drop you off in your hotel/riad.
Fes departure
Day 4: Fes departure
Today is the time to say goodbye to Morocco. Our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport of Fes up to your flight departure time, and this is the end of our services.
Details
Departure Time Up to your flight arrival time
Price Includes
- Private transportation during the trip with 4×4 air-conditioning car or minibus
- 3 Nights accommodation in a traditional cozy Riad
- 3 Dinners and breakfasts in the riad
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Pick up and drop off from and to the airport of Fez
- Guided walking tour in the Medina of Fes
Price Excludes
- Lunches, Dinners and Drinks
- Fees to enter to the monuments
- Any Private Expenses
- Travel insurance
Important Info
- This activity must book at least 24 hours in advance
- A deposit of 30% of the total price is required to secure your booking.
- You can change your travel date without penalty 30 Days before the tour date
- Bring with you: Camera – Sunblock – Hat – Change of clothes – Warm clothes and shoes during the winter (December, January and February).
FAQ
The tradition of painting buildings blue in Chefchaouen is believed to have been introduced by Jewish refugees in the 1930s, symbolising the sky and heaven. Today, it has become the town’s defining feature and a major tourist attraction.
Two days is ideal for exploring Fez. This allows time for a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed medina, visiting the famous tanneries, the Al-Qarawiyyin University, and enjoying the city’s renowned culinary scene.
The Fez medina is the largest car-free urban area in the world. Its labyrinthine alleys are home to thousands of artisan workshops, colourful souks, historic mosques, and the famous leather tanneries that have been operating for centuries.
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