3 days · 2 nights
Private tours from Rabat
4-Day Rabat, Chefchaouen and Imperial Cities Tour
A round trip from Rabat through northern Morocco — the blue town of Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the imperial city of Meknes and a guided day in Fes.
- Duration
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Departure
- Rabat
- Destination
- Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes and Fes
- Ends in
- Rabat
Overview
Rabat sits at the start of Morocco’s classic northern circuit, and this four-day round trip covers its highlights without any long desert drives. After a morning among the capital’s monuments, you head into the Rif Mountains to the blue town of Chefchaouen.
From there the route turns south to the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes, then on to Fes for two nights and a guided day in its medina, before the drive back to Rabat.
Route
- Rabat
- Chefchaouen
- Volubilis
- Meknes
- Fes
- Rabat
Highlights
- Rabat's Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Kasbah of the Udayas
- The blue and white lanes of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains
- The UNESCO-listed Roman site of Volubilis
- Meknes, the city of Moulay Ismail
- A guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Fes medina
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Rabat – Chefchaouen
We pick you up at your accommodation or Rabat–Salé airport and visit the capital's highlights — the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Udayas — with free time for lunch. Then we head north through Ouezzane and the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, famous for its blue and white lanes.
- Overnight:
- Riad in Chefchaouen
Day 2
Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes
Wander the alleys of Chefchaouen after breakfast, then drive to Volubilis, a well-preserved Roman site listed by UNESCO, with mosaics, columns and archways. Thirty kilometres on, Meknes — the city of Moulay Ismail — offers Bab Mansour, the Sahrij Souani basin, the royal stables and granaries and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Continue to Fes.
- Overnight:
- Riad in Fes
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 3
Guided tour of Fes
Explore Fes with a local guide (a short drive and a 2–3 hour walking tour). See the Royal Palace gate, the Mellah (Jewish quarter) and a viewpoint over the medina, then enter the UNESCO-listed old city through Bab Boujloud to visit the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Nejjarine fountain, the tanneries and Al Quaraouiyine. Free afternoon.
- Overnight:
- Riad in Fes
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 4
Fes – Rabat
After breakfast, enjoy some free time in Fes before we follow the motorway west through olive groves and farmland back to Rabat, where we drop you at your accommodation or the airport.
- Meals:
- Breakfast
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation or Rabat–Salé airport
- Private transport in an air-conditioned 4×4, including fuel
- English-speaking driver
- Local guides in Volubilis and Fes
- 3 nights in hotels or riads
- Daily breakfasts
What's not included
- Flights
- Dinners
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips
Accommodation
- Night 1: riad in Chefchaouen
- Nights 2–3: riad in Fes
Practical information
- Tour type
- Private round trip from Rabat with your own driver and vehicle
- Pick-up
- Your accommodation or Rabat–Salé Airport (RBA)
- Good to know
- No desert on this route. For the Sahara, choose the 5-day tour to Marrakech or the 8-day round trip.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Our tours are private: you travel only with your own group, with a dedicated driver and vehicle. You will not be joined by other travellers.
Where does the tour start and finish?
The tour starts in Rabat, with pick-up from your accommodation or the airport, and finishes in Rabat. If you would like to start or finish somewhere else, let us know — the starting and end points can be adapted.
How much does this tour cost?
The price depends on the number of travellers, your travel dates and your choice of accommodation. Send us your dates and group size by WhatsApp or email and we will reply with a personal quote.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every itinerary can be adapted to your pace, interests and budget — you can add nights, skip stops or combine routes. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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