Wonders of North Morocco One-Week Tour

What to expect on this itinerary
Featuring Moorish beauty, walled cities, Roman history, and artisanal delights, this one-week Morocco tour showcases a country’s beautiful contrasts. Morocco’s north is a mixture of influences that crafts travel poetry in one of the most welcoming regions on Earth. From the white walls of coastal Asilah to Chefchaouen’s blue cobbled maze, the north will lead you on an off-the-beaten-path exploration of Morocco.
Customizable Itinerary
Meknes – Artisans and Local Culture
Today, you will touch down in Fes and be greeted at the airport by a local guide. This is a huge city, and it can be somewhat overwhelming at first glance. Fes has a lot of charm, and you will get to know the city a few days from now. But there’s an off-the-beaten-path imperial city less than an hour away. Sculptures fill the mazy lanes, and geometric patterns meet with beautiful calligraphy. After checking into a riad, you will have an afternoon tour that will allow you to explore this imperial city.
What's Included:
Meknes – Exploring Epic Roman History
Chefchaouen – A Blissful Blue City
Tetouan – Spanish and Moorish Charm
Asilah – An Iconic Port City
Fes – The World’s Largest Walled City
Fes – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Unravel another side to Morocco with a day in Tetouan, which is an old Spanish city full of Moorish charm
- Be captivated by the blue-toned wonder of Chefchaouen, which is an enchanting hillside town of pure Moroccan poetry
- Experience Morocco’s artisanal city with two nights in imperial Meknes, including a private artisanal workshop
- Wander streets of cobblestone and charm with a day behind the white walls of coastal Asilah
- Submerge yourself in the wonder of Fes, which is the world’s largest walled city
- Discover Morocco’s Roman history with a guided tour of Volubilis, a once flourishing Roman city
- Follow Morocco’s exotic narrative as expert guides lead your private tours at each destination so that you can discover distinctive stories known only to locals
Detailed Description
Northern Morocco is a dreamy destination where beautifully diverse cultures come together in poetic harmony. Roman relics stand beside Morocco’s artisanal cradle, and famous port cities like Tangier reflect centuries of change. For more millennia, this is a region where cultures have built on each other, creating a travel destination where you can discover an incredible variety of experiences in a relatively small area. It is a destination where every turn can feel like a highlight.
To venture off the beaten track in Morocco, it is best to go north from Fes or south from Marrakesh. Of course, you can also go completely offbeat with a Saharan expedition, so you should note that you do have many other possibilities with a handcrafted tour. This one week in Morocco has been customized around northern Morocco’s eternal art and poetry with a focus on authentic experiences in culturally diverse destinations. You will fly in and out of Fes, which is the region’s main airport. Transfers between destinations are also private and flexible, and specialized guides lead you to each stop.
Fes is large. After landing, you will travel less than one hour to Meknes, which is the lesser-known of Morocco’s imperial cities. It is the country’s artisanal hub, and over two days, you will enjoy a private artisanal workshop, visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis, and have two evenings in an incredibly authentic and hassle-free historic center. You will then enter the hills for a day of blue-hued delight in Chefchaouen, which is possibly the country’s most beautiful destination.
Your next stop will be Tetouan, which is a Spanish city of Moorish design in Morocco. While that combination seems bizarre, the harmonious result is quite breathtaking. On day five, you will see Tangier and its 1950’s-style US travel allure before continuing to the white-walled haven of Asilah. After five days of exploring off-the-beaten-path treasures, you will be ready for Fes, which is the world’s largest walled city. Again, a local guide will lead you to the local places so that you can experience how Fes really ticks.
Starting Price
$2,600 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Verified Traveler Reviews
Based on 73 reviews
We had the most amazing time in Morocco, thanks to our wonderful Zicasso trip planners. From the very beginning of the planning stages, our agents were not only super-accommodating, but provided great ideas to make our trip as special as could be!
Once we landed, our guide and driver made sure we were comfortable throughout our trip. We visited Marrakech, Merzouga, Fes, and Chefchaouen. Each of these destinations were special in their own way and we had amazing tours in the medinas, visited gardens and museums, had a cooking class and, of course, a wonderful night in the desert.
None of this could have been possible without the expertise of the entire team at the travel agency. The logistics were impeccable, the hotels so beautiful, and suggestions for shopping and meals were perfect as well!
We cannot thank the team enough for such a special experience and we hope to work with them in the future! Thank you so much!
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Our trip with Zicasso’s tour company was wonderful. The agent really listened to our specific needs and designed a great trip for us. The country, of course, was wonderful, but the agency was what made the trip amazing. They chose the properties and knocked it out of the park. We loved all our riads and each had fabulous food, so we rarely went elsewhere.
Our trip around Morocco from north to south included a lot of driving. The driving agency, specifically our driver, was amazing. He spoke excellent English and knew his country well. He also had a fun personality and the heart of a servant. He literally made our trip. We were sad to say goodbye. We also enjoyed all our guides at each location.
Besides the Fes market foot tour, the best was the two photo tours arranged by our travel company. We had one in Chefchaouen and one in Marrakech. This entailed a professional photographer leading us to beautiful architectural or scenic spots and capturing us in them. What a memory. My Instagram will be blowing up!! Ha ha. Seriously though, we have some great shots and memories.
Another highlight was horseback riding in the Atlas Mountains. It was just us and our guide, and we saw no other people in the stunning countryside and mountains during our three-hour ride. So fantastic. I can't say enough good things about this trip. We loved it.
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We enjoyed our tour in Morocco, mainly for the opportunity to explore different places and learn more about their customs and history. The people has been very attentive and the itinerary was very interesting and well organized.
Our driver did a very good job, he was always available and on time. The hotel and riads were excellent, but in some cases their location was not the best.
Many things to remember, but we just would like to mention the Sidecar motorcycle tour and the Agafay desert visit, both from Marrakesh. We also liked the visit to the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, the city tour in Rabat and the visit to the tanneries in Fes.
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If you are looking for a white-glove, red-carpet experience, Zicasso's tour planner and his company are your go-to. He created an amazing itinerary that fit our budget. He was terrific with communication and follow-up. The minute we set foot in Morocco, his team was there, ready to go. They were 10 to 15 minutes early every day. We traveled through four cities, with wonderful stops, sights, commentary, and tours.
Our tour guide first introduced himself as the fixer. I was wary. Four days later, it proved true. He saved me and my dresses. I left my dresses in the Casablanca hotel room. Five hours later, I discovered the "Oh no!". Our guide hopped on the phone, called the hotel numerous times, contacted several colleagues, and found someone to drive my dresses three hours to our Marrakech hotel. The dresses arrived by noon the next day.
Most of all, our tour planner created and delivered a magical, memorable experience, without mishap. My 80-year-old mother said it was the best vacation she's ever taken. We are truly grateful.
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We enjoyed a spectacular journey encompassing Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains. Our guide and driver were very professional, knowledgeable, and entertaining. Each of the special events enabled us to interact extensively with everyday Moroccans. Our accommodations were superb and gave us a real feel for the country. We loved every moment of the adventure!
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