2-Day Tangier to Fes Tour: Chefchaouen Overnight

Two days to cross Morocco's north, from coast to cultural capital

A private 2-day tour from Tangier to Fes with one night in Chefchaouen, featuring a guided walking tour of the blue-painted medina, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, and the imperial monuments of Meknes. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver and official guide, stay overnight in a traditional riad or hotel, and finish each day with time to explore on your own pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Tangier to Chefchaouen highlights

• Pickup from accommodation or port
• Drive with scenic views
• Visit Hercules Caves
• Visit Cap Spartel lighthouse
• Guided walking tour of Chefchaouen medina
• Free time in Chefchaouen
• Overnight in Chefchaouen

Day 2: Chefchaouen to Fes via ruins and Meknes

• Breakfast and free time in Chefchaouen
• Visit Volubilis Roman ruins
• Explore Meknes landmarks
• Drive to Fes and drop off

The experience

The route opens at Tangier's coast. Your driver picks you up from your accommodation, the port, or the airport and heads south toward the Hercules Caves, where sea-carved openings frame the famous "Map of Africa" silhouette in the rock. From there, Cap Spartel sits on the cliffs where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, its lighthouse offering views across both waters. By afternoon you reach Chefchaouen, and a guide leads you through the medina on foot for two to three hours, walking the blue-painted streets and staircases, visiting the kasbah and Plaza Uta el-Hammam, and finding the local artisan shops and photo spots the neighborhood is known for. You spend the night in a riad or hotel in town.

The second day starts with breakfast and free time to wander Chefchaouen at your own pace before the drive continues east. Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, holds the Roman ruins: the triumphal arch, basilica, ancient houses, and mosaics that show how the settlement lived. Meknes, the former capital of Sultan Moulay Ismail, opens onto Bab Mansour and Lahdim Square, with the vast Royal Stables showing the scale of imperial power. The drive ends in Fes, where your driver drops you at your accommodation.

Pickup is included from wherever you're staying in Tangier, and breakfast comes each morning. An official guide who speaks English or French joins you in Chefchaouen. The driver handles the rest of the route. Entry fees to Cap Spartel, the Hercules Caves, and Volubilis are paid on-site to the official tourism office. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• official guide in English or French for the Chefchaouen walking tour.
• one night accommodation in a riad or hotel in Chefchaouen.
• breakfast each morning.
• pickup from your accommodation, the port, or the airport in Tangier.

Before you book

Lasts 2d, runs every day, 9 start times, from US$ 399 per person, with a live guide in English and French, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 26

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Fes City Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private vehicle and guide steering you through four distinct towns in two days. Choose it over a longer tour if you prefer structured movement over extended time in any single place.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4): free.

What is there to do in Chefchaouen beyond the blue streets?

Chefchaouen's medina holds the kasbah, Plaza Uta el-Hammam, and local artisan shops selling traditional crafts. Your guide points out hidden photo spots during the 2–3 hour walking tour, and you get free time afterward to explore at your own pace, sit at a café terrace, or shop for souvenirs.

How much time do you spend at Volubilis?

Volubilis is a stop on day two between Chefchaouen and Meknes. The itinerary allows time to walk the Roman ruins (the triumphal arch, basilica, ancient houses, and mosaics), though the exact duration depends on your pace and interest.

Does the tour include meals?

Breakfast is included each morning. Lunch and dinner are not included, so you choose where and what to eat during the free time built into each day.

What happens if I want to stay longer in one place?

Day one includes free time in Chefchaouen after the guided tour, and day two starts with additional free time there before departure. The fixed route and timing mean you can't extend a stop, but you have flexibility within the scheduled free periods to move at your own pace.