The stone dye vats of the Chouara Tannery in Fez, seen from above

6 days from Tangier

Tangier to Fez Heritage Route

The north's best-known towns in six days: Tangier, Tetouan, two nights in Chefchaouen, Volubilis and Fez, returning via Meknes.

Chouara Tannery, Fez

Duration6 days, 5 nights
Starts and endsTangier
How it runsPrivate car and driver
PriceOn request

Cities

Ask about this tour Open WhatsApp (opens in a new tab)

The route

Where the road goes

Map of the Tangier to Fez Heritage Route route on satellite imagery of Morocco, with each stop marked — Each stop sits where it really is. The line shows the order of the stops, not the exact road.

Stop by stop

Tangier
Tetouan UNESCO World Heritage: Medina of Tétouan (opens in a new tab)
Chefchaouen
Volubilis UNESCO World Heritage: Archaeological Site of Volubilis (opens in a new tab)
Moulay Idriss
Fez UNESCO World Heritage: Medina of Fez (opens in a new tab)
Meknes UNESCO World Heritage: Historic City of Meknes (opens in a new tab)
Tangier

Day by day

The plan

Driving times are approximate and include short stops.

Day 1: Arrival in Tangier
Transfer onlyTangier
We meet you at the airport or the port and walk you through the medina and kasbah, high above the Strait of Gibraltar, then sunset on the Corniche.
Day 2: Tangier to Chefchaouen via Tetouan
3.5 to 4 hours, with stopsChefchaouen
A guided walk through Tetouan's medina, then up into the Rif to Chefchaouen for an evening stroll.
Day 3: Chefchaouen
No drivingChefchaouen
A guided tour of the medina and kasbah, the walk out to Ras El Maa and free time for photographs and shopping.
Day 4: Chefchaouen to Fez via Volubilis
4.5 to 5 hours, with stopsFez
Through the Rif foothills to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a stop at Moulay Idriss and a first walk in Fez.
Day 5: Fez
No drivingFez
A full day in the medina with a guide: the Chouara tannery, the streets around the Al Quaraouiyine mosque and the artisan quarters.
Day 6: Fez to Tangier via Meknes
5 to 5.5 hours, with stopsTour ends in Tangier
A guided look at Meknes and its Bab Mansour gate, then north to Tangier for your transfer.

The details

What's included

Included

5 nights' accommodation
Breakfast every day
Private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver
Fuel and tolls
Local guides in Tangier, Tetouan, Chefchaouen, Volubilis and Fez
Airport, port or hotel pick-up and drop-off
Bottled water in the car

Not included

Flights
Lunches and dinners
Entrance fees not listed above
Optional activities
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses

Questions

Before you book

How long is the Tangier to Fez Heritage Route tour, and where does it start?

The Tangier to Fez Heritage Route tour lasts 6 days and 5 nights. It starts and ends in Tangier, and the route passes through Tetouan, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, Fez and Meknes. Morocco My Trip runs it with a private car and driver, so your group sets the pace.

Where do you sleep on the Tangier to Fez Heritage Route tour?

On the Tangier to Fez Heritage Route tour you spend 5 nights on the road: night 1 in Tangier, nights 2 and 3 in Chefchaouen and nights 4 and 5 in Fez.

How much driving is there on the Tangier to Fez Heritage Route tour?

Driving on the Tangier to Fez Heritage Route tour day by day: day 1, transfer only; day 2, 3.5 to 4 hours, with stops; day 3, no driving; day 4, 4.5 to 5 hours, with stops; day 5, no driving; day 6, 5 to 5.5 hours, with stops. The longest drive is day 6, Fez to Tangier via Meknes. Times are approximate and include short stops.

What is included in the Tangier to Fez Heritage Route tour?

The Tangier to Fez Heritage Route tour includes 5 nights' accommodation, breakfast every day, private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver, fuel and tolls, local guides in Tangier, Tetouan, Chefchaouen, Volubilis and Fez, airport, port or hotel pick-up and drop-off and bottled water in the car.

What is not included in the Tangier to Fez Heritage Route tour?

Not included on the Tangier to Fez Heritage Route tour: flights, lunches and dinners, entrance fees not listed above, optional activities, travel insurance and tips and personal expenses. Ask us if you would like any of these arranged.

When is the best time to do the Tangier to Fez Heritage Route tour?

The best months for the Tangier to Fez Heritage Route tour are March, April, May, October and November. The toughest months are July and August. In July: very hot in Marrakech and Fez by afternoon.

How much does the Tangier to Fez Heritage Route tour cost?

The Tangier to Fez Heritage Route tour is priced on request: Morocco My Trip quotes for your dates and your group. Send the enquiry form or a message on WhatsApp and we reply with a price, usually within a few hours and always within 24. A 30% deposit confirms the booking, and the rest is paid on the first day.

Can I change the Tangier to Fez Heritage Route tour itinerary?

Yes. The Tangier to Fez Heritage Route tour is a ready-made route, but you can add a night, skip a stop, start on another date or join it to another route. Tell Morocco My Trip what you would like and we send back the adjusted plan with its price before you confirm.

Good to read before you goThe best time to visit Morocco, month by month Merzouga or Zagora: which desert trip suits you?How many days do you need in Morocco?

Make it yours