5-DAYS TOUR FROM CASABLANCA TO CHEFCHAOUEN

Meet & greet upon arrival in Mohamed V International Airport of Casablanca, or in the train station, then spend the first half-day exploring the landmarks of this large city. Visit the Hassan II Mosque, which is the third largest mosque in the Islamic World with the capacity of holding more than 86000 worshipers. The minaret dominates the horizons of the city with its striking architecture that astonishes every visitor.

Drive by the paved Corniche of Ain Diab before getting to the famous Ricks Cafe where the Casablanca movie was shot. Later, we will get to your hotel where you will spend your first night.

After having breakfast in your hotel in Casablanca, we will drive to the blue-city of Chefchaouen passing by Rabat. The city of Rabat is the administrative and official capital of Morocco being home for the king and the royal family. Visit the dramatic Kasbah of Oudaya, which panoramically overlooks the ever-flowing Bou Regreg River, Sale & the Atlantic Ocean.

Visit the striking Mohammed V mausoleum where the king’s father, uncle & grandfather are buried. The building is fascinating with its white marble from the outside and intricate artworks from the inside. Adjacent to the mausoleum is the impressive Hassan Tower, which was planned to be the largest mosque in the Islamic World back in the 12th century, but the Almohad Sultan died after three years of work leaving the project incomplete.

Later, we will head to Chefchaouen driving through the fertile agricultural plain of Gharb and Ouazzane.

Today, you will spend the day exploring and enjoying the magic of the blue-city of Chefchaouen. You may want to start your tour by the dramatic Kasbah, which is located in the heart of the Medina. This Kasbah (fortress) has a rich history that goes back to the 15th century when Moulay Ali Ibn Rashid decided to construct this fortress to fight against the Spanish and Portuguese Invaders.

Get lost in the beautifully-painted streets of Chefchaouen while enjoying the local culture passing by the public Hammam, Mosques & communal bakeries. Get to Ras el-Ma Spring that offers panoramic views, then include a soft hike uphill where you can get a complete view of the Medina.

Later, you will get back to the strategic Utta el Hammam Square, which is the cultural hub of the Medina with its lined cafes and restaurants. Enjoy a meal while watching the passers-by.

After having breakfast in your hotel/Riad in Chefchaouen, we will resume our journey by driving south to the charming city of Meknes crossing the spectacular Rif Mountains, and passing by the Roman Ruins of Volubilis. Have a guided tour around the Ruins while learning about the Roman civilisation that settled in the north of Africa.

Later, we will head to the mysterious city of Meknes where we will start our tour from the impressive Bab Mansour, meander around the local olive market, the vibrant el-Hedim Square, visit Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, drive through the walls of the royal palace to the granaries and stables. It is, in these stables, the Sultan Moulay Ismail used to look after and feed his 12000 horses.

After having breakfast in your hotel/Riad in Meknes, we will head to Casablanca where we will drop you off at the airport or in your chosen location marking the end of our 5-days tour from Marrakech to Chefchaouen.