2-Day Chefchaouen Tour from Casablanca: Blue City & Rif Mountains

Rabat's monuments, then two days in the blue medina of Chefchaouen

This 2-day private tour departs Casablanca, passes through Morocco's capital Rabat to see Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, then climbs into the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen. You explore the blue-painted old medina on foot with a guide, visit the 18th-century kasbah museum, and spend a night in a local riad or hotel with dinner and breakfast included. The route covers the landmarks and the mountain town in a single overnight trip.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Travel from Casablanca to Chefchaouen

• Pick up from Casablanca accommodation
• Visit Rabat's Hassan Tower
• Visit Oudaya Kasbah
• Visit Mohammed 5 mausoleum
• Travel through Rif mountains to Chefchaouen
• Explore Chefchaouen medina and market
• Visit Uta El-Hammam main square
• Visit old medina, kasbah, mosque, and gardens
• Free afternoon program
• Overnight in local riad or hotel

Day 2: Guided tour of Chefchaouen

• Breakfast with panoramic view and fresh fruits
• Guided walking tour of blue-washed old medina
• Visit kasbah museum and gardens
• Explore ethnographic museum inside kasbah

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Casablanca accommodation and heads north through Rabat, where you'll see Hassan Tower, the Oudaya Kasbah, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V before continuing into the Rif mountains. The drive reaches Chefchaouen by afternoon, giving you free time to wander the medina: the main square Uta El-Hammam, the old town's blue-painted houses and doorways, the kasbah, and the local market where traditionally dressed vendors display goods. You'll stay overnight in a hotel or traditional riad with dinner and breakfast included.

On day two, breakfast comes on your hotel terrace with fresh fruit and natural juices. A guide then leads you through the medina on foot, sharing the town's history as you walk. You'll visit the kasbah museum, housed in a 18th-century fortress built by Moulay Ismail. Inside are antique weapons, musical instruments, and photographs documenting the old town. The guide also takes you to Ras el-Maa Waterfall, where water flows through the town's upper reaches. After the tour, you return to Casablanca.

The minivan or 4WD is air-conditioned and fuel is included. Your driver is also your guide and speaks English or French. Water and snacks travel with you. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and the operator can arrange vegetarian meals if you request them at the time of booking.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Casablanca.
• private air-conditioned minivan or 4WD with fuel included.
• experienced driver and guide speaking English or French.
• overnight accommodation in a 3-star hotel or traditional riad.
• dinner and breakfast.
• bottled water and snacks during the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (19 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 90 years) · Youth (11 to 18 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 37 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Morocco today travel

Is this one for you?Book this 2-day tour if you want to see Rabat's major monuments and spend a full day exploring Chefchaouen's medina with a guide, rather than rushing the mountain town in a single afternoon from the coast.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 18 years); Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What is the kasbah museum in Chefchaouen?

The kasbah is a 18th-century fortress built by the legendary ruler Moulay Ismail. It sits in the medina surrounded by gardens inside and out, and houses an ethnographic museum with antique weapons, musical instruments, and historical photographs of the old town.

How much free time do I have to explore Chefchaouen on my own?

You have free time on the afternoon of day one after arrival to walk the medina, visit the main square Uta El-Hammam, and explore the old town at your own pace. Day two includes a guided tour of the medina and the kasbah museum, plus a visit to Ras el-Maa Waterfall.

What does the overnight accommodation include?

You stay in a 3-star hotel or traditional guest house in Chefchaouen with half-board: dinner on day one and breakfast on day two are both included. Bottled water and snacks are provided during the drive.

What monuments do we see in Rabat on the way?

The tour passes through Morocco's capital to visit Hassan Tower, the Oudaya Kasbah, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V before continuing to Chefchaouen in the Rif mountains.

Is the guide multilingual?

Yes, your driver and guide speaks English or French. If you have specific dietary requirements or need a vegetarian meal, let the operator know at the time of booking.