What Makes it Special?
- Soak up the beauty of the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen.
- Explore Fez’s ancient tanneries and chat with traditional leather artisans.
- Walk the Roman ruins at Volubilis, with mosaics still vibrant after 2,000 years.
- Visit Moulay Idriss, Morocco’s most sacred town, perched on twin hills.
- Learn to cook authentic Moroccan dishes in a Fez family kitchen.
- Visit the charming coastal town of Asilah, famous for its street art and whitewashed medina.
Your tailor-made holiday will be as unique as you are. These itineraries are just a starting point, a bit of inspiration to show what’s possible. Your own trip all starts with a conversation with one of our Morocco experts, who’ll take the time to understand what matters most to you and design the perfect holiday to match.
The south of Morocco tends to get the limelight, attention and recognition, but the north shouldn’t be overlooked. It has just as much to offer in the way of incredible ancient cities, sweeping landscapes and plenty of opportunities to unwind on the coast. We’ve designed this northern Morocco circuit to take you through three of the four ‘Imperial Cities’ – Rabat, Meknes and Fez, each rich with history and culture in its own way. You’ll also explore the fascinating port city of Tangier, long shaped by its chequered past and wander through the postcard-perfect, blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen, a real beauty of a town tucked away in the Rif Mountains. You'll visit the charming coastal town of Asilah, with its whitewashed walls, plenty of vibrant street art, and a lovely, laid-back feel that rivals better-known and busier Essaouira. If you want to dive a little deeper into a lesser-visited Morocco, this northern circuit around the country delivers just that.
3 hours 10 minutes from London
When to go
- April to September
Average temperature
- 10-25°C
Average rainfall
- 30-75mm/month
Itinerary at a Glance
Day by Day
Here's a summary of what you might get up to day-to-day on this Morocco holiday. As always, this is just a suggestion. Every single day of your holiday will be tailored to suit you.
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Today, you'll fly into the cultural city of Fez, where you'll be warmly welcomed by your private driver, who will whisk you away to your hotel to settle in for the night. You'll be welcomed with fresh mint tea to drink whilst you enjoy the sunset and listen to the call to prayer across the city.
Today, you'll be immersed in the new and old areas of Fez on a private tour around this 9th-century golden city. The names can be slightly misleading, as even "New" Fez is 700 years old! Today, you will get the perfect introduction to Fez’s labyrinth of lanes, its most talked-about history and stories, and of course, explore what the city is best known for, its handcrafted leather industry.
Today, you will be given an immersive full-day tour around the Imperial City of Meknes, the Roman ruins at Volubilis, and the holy city of Moulay Idriss. You’ll enjoy a unique glimpse into the historic and present life of its gates, palaces, and the skills of local artisans in Meknes. You'll visit the expansive and untouched Roman ruins of Volubilis, where you can explore at your own leisure or trail behind your guide, learning as you go. Finally, end your day of historic adventures with a visit to the beautiful, holy city of Moulay Idriss.
This morning, your driver will collect you for a drive into the green-blanketed Rif Mountains, towards your two-night stay in the beautiful Chefchaouen, also known as the blue pearl of Morocco. On your travels, you'll pass through little Berber villages and over quiet streams, giving you a lesser-seen glimpse into Morocco's more rural landscapes.
Once you arrive in the stunning little city of Chefchaouen, it won't take you long to notice a wild difference from Fez. Walk around its blue-hued narrow streets, where you’ll bump into many locals in traditional colourful attire and discover little authentic shops and spice stalls. It really is a picture-worthy paradise and small enough to easily be explored on foot. For a beautiful sunset over the city, head to the top of the Spanish mosque for the best view.
Your journey continues today as you're driving on to the colourful coastal city of Tangier. On the way, you'll stop by the UNESCO World Heritage site at Tetouan to explore the old medina and gain a deeper glimpse into traditional Morocco with hints of Hispanic and Moorish architecture dotted around this multicultural city. You will stop off to enjoy lunch on Morocco's beautiful Mediterranean coast before heading to your Tangier hotel to settle down for the night.
Today, you'll be whisked away on a private tour of Tangier. You'll walk the historic streets of its ancient medina and get a real feeling for the city's heart. From chatting to friendly stallholders to exploring the highlights, your guide will bring it all to life for you. You’ll also visit Tangier's famous kasbah, the highest point in the city and the perfect spot to take in the views over the rooftops and beyond.
You'll head south along the Atlantic coast today towards the capital city of Rabat. We'd recommend stopping off at Asilah along the way, a small artistic fishing town. Take a walk through its medina quarters, admiring the street art and beautiful murals created by local artists. The coastal town perched on the edge of the Atlantic is the perfect place for a spot of lunch and a wander.
This morning, you'll head off on a tour of Rabat with a local guide. Completely different to the more chaotic cities of Marrakesh and Fez, Rabat is a city that boasts French influence and plenty of open spaces, wide boulevards and a rich cafe culture. You'll visit the medina and kasbah, the impressive Hassan Mosque that stands proud over the city and the ancient city of Chellah.
Today, your Morocco holiday comes to an end as you hop in your private transfer to either Rabat, Casablanca, or Fez Airport today, in time for your flight home.
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What You're Saying
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I would definitely use Holiday Architects again.Emma booked us an amazing holiday in Morocco, and really listened to what was important to us. We travelled extensively, staying in local riads to maximise the true feel of the country and what it has to offer. It was a fantastic trip. All the local staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely use Holiday Architects again.
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Rebecca at Holiday Architects really listened to me when I described the sort of holiday I wanted. It was truly tailor made for us. We had a fabulous time on our expertly planned multi-destination holiday to Morocco, and all the arrangements and transfers were seamless. Charming people too - I can't recommend this company highly enough and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
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Thank you to Holiday Architects for creating us an itinerary which enabled us to immerse ourselves within Moroccan culture. From the Atlas Mountains, to the Desert and finally to the city, the holiday exceeded our expectations and blew us away. Many thanks to Emma, you have been fantastic! From your quick responses to our questions and your knowledge of Morocco and the areas we were visiting was invaluable to us. We have no doubt that you helped make our holiday and memories of it, as fantastic as they are.. Having you plan our holiday was like a good friend planning our holiday for us.
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We recently returned from a holiday to Morocco, where we visited three different places in the country. Everything was organised meticulously by Rebecca, at very short notice. Whilst away the local team were excellent - friendly and efficient and all transfers and trips ran like clockwork. Would highly recommend both Holiday Architects and Morocco!
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An amazing trip, brilliantly planned. Emma from HA was fantastic. She understood what we were looking for from the start and planned us an unforgettable trip which kept both adults and teenagers happy, as well as exposed us to a huge expanse of Morocco in just two weeks. The trip to the Sahara was the highlight, a memory which will last forever. Highly recommend HA and will definitely ask them to help with future trips.
Alexi Arlidge
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From the moment I contacted Emma, I knew I was in good hands, she listened and delivered and exceptional holiday for the five of us. She could not have organised a better experience for us; we had the most fantastic holiday ever. Everything worked like magic and your travel partners in Morocco were exceptional and guided us. I can't thank you enough for curating such a perfect experience for us. I would not hesitate to recommend Holiday Architects to anyone planning a trip to Morocco.
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Meet our Morocco experts
We offer tailor-made holidays to suit a wide range of tastes. Our experts Emma and Rebecca are dedicated to all things Morocco and are here to help you plan your perfect trip.
Emma Higgins
Destination Manager
Our Emma’s been exploring Morocco since 2010 and still finds something new every time. She’s equally at home hiking in the mountains or bargaining in the souks and knows exactly how to balance it all in one holiday.
Rebecca Dodds
Destination Manager
Rebecca’s spent years really getting to know Morocco, from trekking in the High Atlas to wandering Chefchaouen’s blue-washed lanes. And always making friends everywhere she goes. Your Morocco holiday is in safe hands with our Rebecca.
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