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Northern Morocco: Chefchaouen, Fes & the Rif Mountains

Bursting with culture, beautiful landscapes, and mouth-watering food, northern Morocco is an absolute must for curious explorers. Walk through the photogenic "blue city" of Chefchaouen and wander the maze-like medina of Fes. Stay active by hiking to the natural rock formation of Imsfrane Cathedral and relax in a lakeside resort at sunset. Savour the traditional cuisine with open air picnic lunches and in family homes, providing unforgettable opportunities for new connections with the communities you visit. In the north, adventure is everywhere you look.

9 DaysCasablanca to Marrakech
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: DCCG
From $1994.3 USDIncluding taxes and fees

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Travel Style: The Geluxe Collection

With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Grading: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Merchandising: New Trips

Merchandising: Planeterra Project

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 18+

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Northern Morocco: Chefchaouen, Fes & the Rif Mountains - Itinerary

Trip Start: CasablancaTrip End: Marrakech

DAY 1

Casablanca: An Immersion into Morocco

Allow your imagination to run wild, dreaming of kasbahs, medinas, and exotic lands as you make your way from the airport to the hotel. A bustling seaport, Casablanca is a mix of old and new with a blend of architectural styles and yet singularly Moroccan. We welcome you to Morocco, and invite you to bring your imagination to life as you explore the country's diverse landscapes and delicious food. Arrive to Casablanca at any time and transfer to your hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head to a nearby restaurant for a delicious welcome dinner with new friends.

Airport Transfer:
Sit back and scan the scenery during your included arrival transfer.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Kaan Hotel Casablanca:
Kaan Hotel Casablanca

Northern Morocco: Chefchaouen, Fes & the Rif Mountains - Itinerary

Trip Start: CasablancaTrip End: Marrakech
DAY 1
Casablanca: An Immersion into Morocco

DAY 1

Casablanca: An Immersion into Morocco

Allow your imagination to run wild, dreaming of kasbahs, medinas, and exotic lands as you make your way from the airport to the hotel. A bustling seaport, Casablanca is a mix of old and new with a blend of architectural styles and yet singularly Moroccan. We welcome you to Morocco, and invite you to bring your imagination to life as you explore the country's diverse landscapes and delicious food. Arrive to Casablanca at any time and transfer to your hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head to a nearby restaurant for a delicious welcome dinner with new friends.

Airport Transfer:
Sit back and scan the scenery during your included arrival transfer.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Kaan Hotel Casablanca:
Kaan Hotel Casablanca

DAY 2
Chefchaouen: The "Blue City"
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DAY 3
Chefchaouen: Your OMG Day
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DAY 4
Fes: Volubilis and Meknes
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DAY 5
Fes: The Medina
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DAY 6
Bin El Ouidane: Through the Atlas Mountains
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DAY 7
Bin El Ouidane: Imsfrane Cathedral
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DAY 8
Marrakech: Into the Souk
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DAY 9
Marrakech
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What’s Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your OMG Day: Rif Mountain Hike or Akchour Hike, Chefchaouen
  • Your Foodie Moment: Lunch with an Amazigh Family, Morocco
  • Complimentary arrival transfer
  • Welcome dinner
  • Orientation walk in Chefchaouen
  • Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis
  • Guided tour of Meknes
  • Walking tour through the historic medina of Fes including a visit to the tannery
  • Visit the Ain Asserdoun natural spring
  • Hike to the Imsefrane Cathedral
  • Have lunch with a local Amazigh family and learn how to make their traditional bread
  • Visit Ouzoud Waterfall
  • Marrakech medina guided walk including Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa square
  • Farewell dinner
  • Departure transfer
  • All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Accommodations
  • Hotel (8 nts).
Meals
  • 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
Transportation
  • Private vehicle, walking.
Staff & experts
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Northern Morocco: Chefchaouen, Fes & the Rif Mountains Departure Dates

All Years

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Sun, Mar 15 2026Mon, Mar 23 2026Open (5)$2,279.2 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Apr 12 2026Mon, Apr 20 2026Open (10)$2,479.2 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Apr 26 2026Mon, May 04 2026Open (6)$3,099 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, May 10 2026Mon, May 18 2026Open (7)$2,849 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, May 17 2026Mon, May 25 2026Open (3)$2,849 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Sep 13 2026Mon, Sep 21 2026Open (7)$2,999 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Sep 20 2026Mon, Sep 28 2026Open (11)$2,999 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Sep 27 2026Mon, Oct 05 2026Open (8)$2,999 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Oct 18 2026Mon, Oct 26 2026Open (9)$2,999 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)

USEFUL INFO

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your OMG Day: Rif Mountain Hike or Akchour Hike, Chefchaouen
Your Foodie Moment: Lunch with an Amazigh Family, Morocco. Complimentary arrival transfer. Welcome dinner. Orientation walk in Chefchaouen. Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Guided tour of Meknes. Walking tour through the historic medina of Fes including a visit to the tannery. Visit the Ain Asserdoun natural spring. Hike to the Imsefrane Cathedral. Have lunch with a local Amazigh family and learn how to make their traditional bread. Visit Ouzoud Waterfall. Marrakech medina guided walk including Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Farewell dinner. Departure transfer. All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Admire the views of the "blue city" in Chefchaouen, Explore the Roman Ruins of Volubilis, Fall into the hustle and bustle of the Fes medina, Hike to the Imsfane Cathedral rock formation, Soak in the scenery while eating a picnic lunch.

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

ACCOMMODATION NOTE:
Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.

WEATHER
Please note that the climate in Morocco can be both very hot during the day in summer months (up to 50°C) and cold at night in the mountains in autumn, early spring and winter (down to -6°C). Summer months, from April to September are very hot throughout Morocco. Winter months November to March can be cool to cold, especially in the Atlas Mountains, with high probability of snowfall. Most Moroccan buildings are not equipped with heating, so without proper layers you will be cold at night. Please bring appropriate clothing for the months in which you are travelling and check temperatures before you leave.

RAMADAN
According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between Feb 28th - Mar 29th 2025, and Feb 17th - Mar 19th 2026. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can't at that time.

AID AL-ADHA
During your visit to this country, we would like to inform you about an important celebration called Aid Al-Adha. This holiday may impact your travel experience, as most shops and restaurants are closed during the celebration. Some of the historical places we visit might also be closed during this time. There will be a shorter number of staff at the hotels and less crowded streets on the day of the celebration. Aid Al-Adha will fall between Jun. 6th-7th 2025.

COMBO TRIP
Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travellers may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.

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