4-Day Tangier, Chefchaouen & Fes Tour: Private with Riads

The Caves of Hercules and the blue medina exist in the same four days.

A private 4-day tour of northern Morocco starting in Tangier and ending in Fes, with guided exploration of the Kasbah and medina in Tangier, Chefchaouen's blue-washed streets, the Roman ruins of Volubilis, and a full guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Fes Medina. You travel by private transport, stay in traditional riads or 4-star hotels, and follow an itinerary that includes meals and optional activities like a camel ride on Achakar beach.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Tangier sightseeing

• Pickup from Tangier airport or port
• Visit Kasbah, Medina, and Grand Socco
• Explore Cap Spartel and Caves of Hercules
• Optional camel ride on Achakar beach
• Drive to Chefchaouen
• Overnight stay in Chefchaouen riad

Day 2: Chefchaouen and Volubilis to Fes

• Morning stroll in Chefchaouen
• Visit Spanish Mosque and Ras El Ma
• Drive to Volubilis Roman ruins
• Explore Volubilis with optional guide
• Drive to Fes
• Check-in at Fes Medina riad
• Overnight stay in Fes

Day 3: Fes and Meknes sightseeing

• Visit Moulay Idriss Zerhoun village
• Short tour of Meknes (Bab Mansour, Mausoleum)
• Arrive in Fes by evening
• Overnight stay in Fes riad

Day 4: Fes cultural tour and departure

• Visit Royal Palace Gates
• Walk Jewish Quarter and Ibn Danan Synagogue
• Visit Jnan Sbil Gardens
• Drive to Borj Nord fortress for views
• Drive back to Tangier

The experience

The route opens in Tangier with a pickup from the airport, port or hotel, then moves through the Kasbah and Medina to the Grand Socco before heading to Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules. An optional camel ride on Achakar beach sits here if you want it. Late afternoon you drive to Chefchaouen (about 2.5 hours), arriving at a riad in the blue medina for the night.

Day two starts with a morning walk through Chefchaouen's streets (the Spanish Mosque and Ras El Ma waterfall are the landmarks), then the drive to Volubilis, a UNESCO-listed Roman archaeological site where you can explore with a local guide if you choose. From there it's another 2.5 hours to Fes, where you check into a riad inside the medina. Day three is a full guided tour of Fes itself: the Royal Palace Gates with their bronze doors and tilework, the Jewish Quarter and Ibn Danan Synagogue, the Jnan Sbil Gardens, and Borj Nord fortress for views over the old city. On day four, after breakfast at the riad, you visit those same landmarks again with time to linger, then drive back to Tangier.

The tour runs at a comfortable pace with private transport throughout, so you move between cities without the rhythm of a group schedule. Accommodation is in a traditional riad or 4-star hotel each night, and meals listed in the itinerary are included. A live English-speaking guide leads the city tours, and children from age 3 are welcome.

What’s included

• Private transport throughout the four days.
• accommodation in a traditional riad or 4-star hotel each night.
• guided city tours in Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Fes led by a live English-speaking guide.
• entrance to Volubilis Roman ruins.
• meals listed in the itinerary.
• optional camel ride on Achakar beach and optional local guide at Volubilis.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00

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AgesAdult (17 and older) · Child (3 to 16 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Morocco Medinas Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private journey with your own pace and riad stays rather than hotels, though the four-day itinerary is fixed.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 16 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What is the Caves of Hercules and where do I see it on this tour?

The Caves of Hercules are a sea cave system near Cap Spartel in Tangier, visited on day one as part of the morning exploration before you drive to Chefchaouen. The cave opens onto a beach and is named for the mythological figure.

Do I walk through Chefchaouen's medina or just see it from a distance?

You walk through Chefchaouen on the morning of day two, strolling the blue-washed streets to the Spanish Mosque and down to Ras El Ma waterfall. It is a guided walk, not a drive-through.

What exactly is Volubilis and why is it on this itinerary?

Volubilis is a UNESCO-listed Roman archaeological site between Chefchaouen and Fes, with ruins of temples, mosaics and fortifications from the Roman occupation of North Africa. You explore it on day two with the option of hiring a local guide.

How much time do I spend in the Fes Medina, and what do I actually see there?

You have two full days in Fes: day three is a guided tour of the medina covering the Royal Palace Gates, the Jewish Quarter and Ibn Danan Synagogue, Jnan Sbil Gardens, and Borj Nord fortress. Day four repeats those sites with time to walk and explore at your own pace before departure.

Are meals included, and which ones?

Meals listed in the itinerary are included throughout the four days. The operator specifies which breakfasts, lunches and dinners are part of the booking. Check the detailed itinerary for the exact meals on each day.