2-day private tour · Fes → Chefchaouen
2-Day Trip from Fes to Chefchaouen, the Blue City
A private 2-day trip from Fes to Chefchaouen — wander the blue-washed medina of Morocco's most photogenic town in the Rif Mountains, then return via the Roman ruins of Volubilis and imperial Meknes.
About This Tour
2 Days - 1 Night · Fes → Chefchaouen
This private 2-day trip from Fes to Chefchaouen takes you to Morocco’s most photogenic town — the famous Blue City, tucked into the green Rif Mountains and painted in every shade of indigo. It’s an easy, scenic escape from Fes with time to actually wander, not just tick a box.
You’ll spend an afternoon and morning exploring Chefchaouen’s blue-washed medina and kasbah, then loop back to Fes through two of Morocco’s great historic sites: the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes. Fully private, with your own driver-guide and a flexible pace.
Tour Highlights
The best of this journey
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2-Day Trip from Fes to Chefchaouen, the Blue City
Tour Itinerary
Day by day, 2 days
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Day 1: Fes → Rif Mountains → Chefchaouen (the Blue City)
After breakfast you’ll leave Fes and drive north through the rolling green hills of the Rif Mountains — a landscape so lush it’s often compared to wine country. By lunchtime you’ll arrive in Chefchaouen, drop your bags at the riad, and set out to explore.
Lose yourself in the blue-washed lanes of the medina, visit the walled Kasbah with its gardens and little museum, and climb to a rooftop for a sweeping view over the indigo houses and tiled roofs. Browse the town’s wool garments, woven blankets and famous goat cheese before dinner and an overnight stay in a local riad or hotel.
Today is on foot with a licensed local guide, because the old city is a place you have to be walked through to understand.
In Fes that means Fes el-Bali, the walled medina founded in the ninth century, the Chouara tanneries seen from the terraces above, the Al-Qarawiyyin mosque and university, and the mosaic and brass workshops still working in the lanes.
The Bou Inania madrasa is one of the few religious buildings in Fes open to non-Muslim visitors, and its cedar and zellij work repays the stop.
The mosaic workshops still cut each zellij tile by hand with a chisel, which is the only way the pieces lock without a gap.
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Day 2: Chefchaouen → Volubilis Roman ruins → Meknes → Fes
After breakfast you’ll head to the remarkably well-preserved Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its intricate mosaics. Nearby you’ll pass the sacred hilltop village of Moulay Idriss before reaching Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities.
In Meknes you’ll see the monumental Bab Mansour gate, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, the vast Sahrij Souani basin and the old granaries. After free time on the main square — alive with storytellers and musicians — you’ll return to Fes in the late afternoon, where the trip ends.
Much of today is spent on the road, which is where a good deal of the country reveals itself. The route takes in Chefchaouen, the blue-washed town in the Rif mountains and the Roman ruins of Volubilis, with mosaics still in place where the houses stood.
As paragens sao vossas: um miradouro, um cafe de estrada, uma aldeia que merece dez minutos a pe.
What the Price Includes
Everything covered in the price
Price Includes
- ✓ Door-to-door pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad
- ✓ Private, air-conditioned modern vehicle — exclusively yours for the whole trip
- ✓ Experienced, English-speaking driver-guide who knows the routes, roads and local culture
- ✓ All fuel, tolls and vehicle running costs
- ✓ 1-night in a private room at a hotel/riad (At your preferred room type)
- ✓ Breakfast
Price Excludes
- ✗ Drinks and bottled water (budget a few euros per day)
- ✗ Lunches — roughly €8–12 each at local restaurants along the route
- ✗ Monument and museum entry fees (e.g. Ait Ben Haddou, Atlas Studios) — optional and paid on the day
- ✗ Tips for your driver-guide and camp staff — at your discretion
If this itinerary does not quite match what you had in mind, tell us your ideas and we will rebuild it around them.
Tour Map
Fes → Chefchaouen
Why Book This Tour
What makes it worth the time
This 2-day Fes to Chefchaouen trip pairs Morocco’s most beautiful little town with two of its greatest historic sites — all at a relaxed pace, privately, with a driver-guide who handles the logistics so you can simply enjoy the Rif, the blue streets and the Roman past.
It’s ideal for photographers, couples and anyone who wants a scenic change from the desert routes. Prefer a longer loop or a different combination? Every itinerary can be tailored to you.
Know Before You Go
Practical travel notes
- Pricing is per person and drops as your group grows — the more of you travel together, the lower the price each. Tell us your group size for an exact quote.
- Driving times are estimates for the road only — they don’t count photo stops, sightseeing or meals. Because the tour is private, you set the pace and we stop whenever you like.
- Comfortable 4x4 vehicles seat up to four adults; for five or more we provide a spacious air-conditioned minivan — always private to your group.
- We suggest an 8:00 am start on Day 1 to make the most of the light and the drive, but pickup time is flexible — tell us what suits you.
- Sandboards are free to use at your desert camp — try the dunes at sunrise or sunset. Quad bikes and buggy rides can be arranged on request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about this tour
Are these tours private?
Yes — every tour is 100% private by default. It’s just your group, your driver-guide and your own vehicle, so you experience Morocco entirely at your own pace. Stop whenever you like for photos, a mint tea or a closer look at a village or viewpoint.
Prefer to share costs? We also run small-group departures on popular routes — just contact us and we’ll match you to the right option.
Can the itinerary be customised or changed?
Absolutely. This is your trip — we can adjust the pace, swap or upgrade accommodation, add nights, and build in extra stops or activities. For the smoothest planning, let us know any changes at least two weeks before departure, though we’ll always do our best with last-minute requests too.
Does the price change with group size?
The per-person price goes down as your group grows, because the private vehicle and driver-guide are shared across more travellers. Send us your exact numbers and dates and we’ll send back a clear, all-in quote per person.
Are last-minute bookings cheaper?
Usually not — if anything the opposite. We hand-pick the best riads and desert camps, and the good ones fill up fast, especially in high season (spring and autumn). Booking early secures the best accommodation and a smoother trip.
That said, we do take last-minute bookings when availability allows — message us with your dates and we’ll tell you honestly what’s possible.
Is Morocco safe for tourists?
Yes. Morocco is one of the most welcoming and stable countries in the region, and tourism is central to its economy, so visitor safety is taken seriously — including dedicated tourist police and government-accredited guides.
On a private tour you’re looked after door to door by a driver-guide who knows the routes and the local etiquette. Serious crime is rare and comparable to many European destinations; normal travel common sense is all that’s needed. Morocco is a great choice for couples, families and solo travellers alike.
Booking, deposit and payment
Once we’ve agreed an itinerary that works for you, a small deposit secures your dates with Let’s Visit Morocco (every tour on the site can be tailored to your needs). You simply pay the remaining balance at the start of your tour in Morocco — no large upfront payment required.
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