Day 1: Arrival in Tanger – Explore Tanger
Morning:
Arrival in Tanger: Meet your guide upon arrival.
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at a local café.
Guided Tour of Tanger:
Visit the Kasbah for panoramic views of the medina and the coast.
Explore the American Legation Museum, the only US National Historic Landmark outside the United States.
Stroll through the Medina, visiting local shops and markets.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Tanger, sampling traditional Moroccan dishes.
Afternoon:
Visit the Caves of Hercules, a stunning natural site with mythological significance.
Relax at the Cap Spartel, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea.
Evening:
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Optional: Attend a traditional Moroccan music performance or show.
Accommodation: Riad or hotel in Tanger.
Day 2: Tanger to Chefchaouen
Morning:
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Depart for Chefchaouen (approximately 2 hours by car).
Scenic drive through the Rif Mountains, enjoying picturesque landscapes.
Lunch: Arrive in Chefchaouen and have lunch at a local café or restaurant.
Afternoon:
Explore Chefchaouen, the blue city:
Visit the Kasbah Museum and the Grand Mosque.
Wander through the charming blue-washed streets, taking in the unique architecture and vibrant local artisan shops.
Relax at Outa el Hammam, the central plaza, and enjoy a mint tea at a café.
Evening:
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Chefchaouen, sampling local specialties.
Optional: Take an evening stroll through the blue streets or relax at your riad.
Accommodation: Riad in Chefchaouen.
Day 3: Chefchaouen to Tetouan and Asilah
Morning:
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your riad.
Depart for Tetouan (approximately 1 hour by car).
Guided Tour of Tetouan:
Explore the Medina of Tetouan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its Andalusian influence.
Visit the Royal Palace and the Museum of Moroccan Art.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch in Tetouan at a local restaurant.
Afternoon:
Depart for Asilah (approximately 1 hour by car).
Explore Asilah, known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant art scene:
Visit the Medina, adorned with murals and street art.
Explore the ramparts and enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Relax at the beach or visit local art galleries.
Evening:
Dinner: Enjoy fresh seafood at a seaside café in Asilah.
Accommodation: Riad or hotel in Asilah.
Day 4: Asilah to Fez
Morning:
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Depart for Fez (approximately 4 hours by car).
Stops: Scenic views along the way, with opportunities for breaks.
Lunch: Stop for lunch at a local restaurant along the route.
Afternoon:
Arrive in Fez and check into your riad.
Guided Tour of Fes el-Bali:
Visit Al Quaraouiyine University, the oldest existing university in the world.
Explore the Bou Inania Madrasa and Dar Batha Museum.
Walk through the famous Chouara Tannery to see the traditional leather-making process.
Evening:
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a traditional Moroccan restaurant in Fez.
Accommodation: Riad in Fez.
Day 5: Explore Fez – Meknes and Volubilis
Morning:
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your riad.
Day Trip to Meknes (approximately 1 hour by car).
Guided Tour of Meknes:
Visit the Bab Mansour gate and Heri es-Souani.
Explore the Royal Palace and Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Meknes.
Afternoon:
Visit Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site:
Explore the ancient Roman ruins and stunning mosaics.
Learn about the history of this important archaeological site.
Evening:
Return to Fez and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Riad in Fez.
Day 6: Fez to Essaouira
Morning:
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your riad.
Depart for Essaouira (approximately 5 hours by car).
Scenic drive through the countryside, with stops along the way.
Lunch: Stop for lunch at a local restaurant along the route.
Afternoon:
Arrive in Essaouira and check into your riad.
Explore Essaouira, known for its well-preserved medina and coastal views:
Visit the Skala de la Ville for views of the Atlantic Ocean and the old cannons.
Walk through the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with its vibrant art galleries and shops.
Evening:
Dinner: Enjoy fresh seafood at a seaside restaurant.
Stroll along the beach and enjoy the sunset.
Accommodation: Riad in Essaouira.
Day 7: Explore Essaouira and Departure
Morning:
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your riad.
Explore Essaouira:
Visit the Moulay Hassan Square, the heart of the medina.
Explore the port, watching the fishermen and local trades.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local café.
Afternoon:
Depending on your departure time, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Essaouira.
Transfer to the airport or port for your departure from Essaouira or return to Tanger (approximately 5 hours by car), concluding your 7-day tour of Northern Morocco.
