Northern Morocco from Casablanca: Chefchaouen and Fes in 3 or 4 Days

Exploring northern Morocco from Casablanca is easy with a private driver. A Casablanca to Chefchaouen tour is the best way to discover northern Morocco in a few days. With a private driver you go from the airport or your hotel to the blue city in the Rif mountains, then continue to Volubilis, Meknes and Fes, without bus timetables or changing trains. In 3 or 4 days you see three very different sides of Morocco.

Why Visit Northern Morocco from Casablanca by Private Car?

There is no direct train to Chefchaouen. By public transport, you need a train and then a long bus ride, which takes most of a day. A private driver takes you door to door, stops in Rabat on the way if you want, and brings you to the edge of the medina, as close as cars are allowed. Northern Morocco from Casablanca combines the blue town, Roman ruins and imperial cities.

Adding Fes makes the trip complete: the calm, blue mountain town of Chefchaouen and the busy, historic medina of Fes are a perfect contrast. If you only need a one-way transfer, read our guide on how to get from Casablanca to Chefchaouen. Northern Morocco from Casablanca is ideal for a first trip to Morocco.

3-Day Casablanca to Chefchaouen Tour with Fes

Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen

Pickup at Mohammed V Airport or your Casablanca hotel. Short stop in Rabat for the Hassan Tower and the Kasbah of the Udayas, then drive north through farmland and the Rif foothills. Arrive in Chefchaouen in the afternoon and walk the blue lanes before dinner. A trip to northern Morocco from Casablanca starts with Rabat, about an hour away.

Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes – Fes

Morning in Chefchaouen when the streets are quiet and best for photos. Then drive south to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, listed by UNESCO, and the imperial city of Meknes. Arrive in Fes in the evening. Ask us for a northern Morocco from Casablanca quote with your dates.

Day 3: Fes – Casablanca

Explore the medina of Fes in the morning: the tanneries, the Bou Inania madrasa and the souks. After lunch, drive back to Casablanca (about 3 to 3.5 hours) or to the airport for an evening flight.

If you need one, a local guide can be arranged on request.

4-Day Casablanca to Chefchaouen Tour: The Relaxed Version

The extra day goes to Chefchaouen, which most travellers wish they had more time in. With a private driver, northern Morocco from Casablanca is easy in 3 or 4 days.

Instead of returning to Casablanca, you can continue from Fes to the Sahara. Our 3 day trip from Fes to Marrakech crosses the Middle Atlas to the Merzouga dunes and ends in Marrakech. Northern Morocco from Casablanca gives you mountains, history and great food.

What to See in Chefchaouen

• The blue medina: lanes and stairs painted in every shade of blue, founded in 1471 in the Rif mountains.
• Plaza Uta el-Hammam: the main square, with cafés facing the old kasbah.
• The Kasbah museum and garden: a small, peaceful fortress in the heart of town.
• Spanish Mosque viewpoint: a 30-minute walk up the hill for the best sunset view over the town.
• Ras el-Maa: the spring at the edge of the medina where locals wash and gather.
• Akchour waterfalls: about 45 minutes away by car, with river walks in Talassemtane National Park.

Fes, Volubilis and Meknes on the Way Back

Fes el Bali is one of the oldest and largest medinas in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its thousands of lanes are best explored on foot. If you need one, a local guide can be arranged on request. Northern Morocco from Casablanca is green and pleasant in spring.

Volubilis, between Chefchaouen and Fes, was a Roman city with mosaics that are still in place, while Meknes, built as an imperial capital by Moulay Ismail, has huge gates and walls. Read more on our Volubilis and Meknes page. In Fes itself, you can book a private driver in Fes for extra days. Northern Morocco from Casablanca is easy to combine with Tangier.

Price and What Is Included

The price of a Casablanca to Chefchaouen tour depends on the number of days and where it ends, so it is given on request. Prices are per vehicle, not per person. For reference, our published transfer from Casablanca to Fes starts from 2,900 MAD per vehicle. Many travellers visit northern Morocco from Casablanca before heading south.

Included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle (sedan, SUV or van, depending on your group)
• Professional English- or French-speaking driver
• Fuel, tolls and road fees
• Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, riad or the airport
• Wi-Fi and bottled water on board

Not included

• Hotels, riads and desert camps
• Meals and drinks
• Entrance tickets to monuments and museums
• Optional activities (camel rides, 4×4 excursions, quad bikes)
• Tips and personal expenses

If you need one, a local guide can be arranged on request. Our northern Morocco from Casablanca tours run all year.

Northern Morocco from Casablanca as Part of a Longer Trip

Many travellers use the north as the first part of a bigger trip from Casablanca: The northern Morocco from Casablanca trip is priced per vehicle, not per person.

• Start with a Casablanca city tour on arrival day.
• Continue from Fes to the Sahara with our desert tours from Casablanca.
• See the full country in 15 days from Casablanca.
• Or choose a ready-made route from our tours from Casablanca airport.

Day Trip or Overnight: How to Plan Chefchaouen from Casablanca

Some travellers ask if a Casablanca to Chefchaouen tour can be done in one day. It can, but it means about 9 to 10 hours of driving for a few hours in the town. You arrive when the streets are full of day visitors and leave before the calm evening, which is when Chefchaouen is at its best. On a northern Morocco from Casablanca tour, you choose your own riads.

We recommend at least one night. A Casablanca to Chefchaouen tour with an overnight stay lets you see the blue lanes in the soft evening light, have dinner on a rooftop and walk the empty streets early the next morning, the best time for photos. Northern Morocco from Casablanca is ideal for families and groups.

If Chefchaouen is part of a longer route, it also works well between Tangier and Fes. Our 15 days from Casablanca itinerary includes two nights in the blue city.

Best Time for a Casablanca to Chefchaouen Tour

Spring (March to May) is the best time for a Casablanca to Chefchaouen tour: the Rif mountains are green, the weather is mild and the light on the blue walls is soft. Autumn (September to November) is also very pleasant. Northern Morocco from Casablanca suits couples, families and small groups.

Summer is warm and busy, with many visitors in the medina in the afternoon, so explore early in the morning. Winter can be rainy and cold in the mountains, and the town is quieter. Whatever the month, a Casablanca to Chefchaouen tour with a private driver lets you choose your departure time and avoid the busiest hours.

Where to Stay in Chefchaouen

Most visitors on a Casablanca to Chefchaouen tour sleep inside the medina, in a small riad or guesthouse. You wake up in the blue streets and can explore before the day visitors arrive. Many riads have a roof terrace with a view of the mountains. Your driver plans northern Morocco from Casablanca around your flight times.

The medina has many steps and cars cannot enter it, so pack a bag that is easy to carry. Your driver drops you as close as possible, and often a porter can help with luggage. If you prefer parking and a pool, there are hotels just outside the old town. You book your own accommodation; we adapt the Casablanca to Chefchaouen tour to where you stay.

Akchour Waterfalls: An Easy Extra Day

If you have a 4-day Casablanca to Chefchaouen tour, the Akchour waterfalls are a great half-day trip. They are about an hour’s drive from Chefchaouen, in the Talassemtane National Park. A walking path follows the river to pools and small waterfalls, and further on to the natural rock arch called God’s Bridge. Northern Morocco from Casablanca can be extended to Tangier or the Sahara.

Wear good shoes, bring water, and avoid days of heavy rain, when the river rises. Your driver waits for you at the start of the trail and brings you back to Chefchaouen for the evening.

Photo Tips for Your Casablanca to Chefchaouen Tour

Chefchaouen is one of the most photographed towns in Morocco, and a few simple tips help you get the best pictures: A northern Morocco from Casablanca tour avoids long bus journeys.

• Go out early. Before 9 am the streets are quiet and the light on the blue walls is soft.
• Climb to the Spanish Mosque for the classic view of the whole blue town, especially at sunset.
• Ask before photographing people. Many residents prefer not to be photographed; a smile and a question go a long way.
• Respect private doors and stairs. Some of the most famous spots are in front of homes.
• Look for details: painted doors, flower pots, cats and small fountains make great pictures.

Your Casablanca to Chefchaouen tour gives you time for both: early photos in the medina, then a relaxed lunch on Outa el Hammam square.

One more tip: Chefchaouen is built on a hillside, so many of the best viewpoints are reached by stairs. Wear comfortable shoes and take your time. In the afternoon, when the day visitors arrive, it is a good moment to rest at your riad, then go out again for the evening light. A Casablanca to Chefchaouen tour with a night in town gives you these quiet hours that day visitors never see.

Tips for the Northern Route

• Stay overnight in Chefchaouen. Day trips from Casablanca are possible but very long; the town is magical in the evening.
• Wear good shoes. Chefchaouen is built on a hillside with many steps.
• Respect privacy. Many blue doors are private homes; ask before photographing people.
• Bring a layer. The Rif mountains are cooler than Casablanca, especially in winter.
• Spring is beautiful. March to May brings green hills and mild weather. See the best time to visit Morocco.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the drive from Casablanca to Chefchaouen?

About 4.5 to 5 hours by private car, depending on traffic and stops. Many travellers stop in Rabat on the way. We confirm your northern Morocco from Casablanca route in writing.

Is a 3-day Casablanca to Chefchaouen tour enough?

Yes for the highlights of Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Meknes and Fes. Choose 4 days if you want a full day in Chefchaouen.

Can the tour start at Casablanca airport?

Yes. Your driver meets you at Mohammed V Airport arrivals and the tour can start the same day.

How much does a private Casablanca to Chefchaouen tour cost?

The price is per vehicle and depends on the number of days and the end point, so it is given on request. Hotels and meals are paid separately.

Can I end the tour in Fes or Marrakech instead?

Yes. You can stay in Fes, or continue through the Sahara to Marrakech with the same driver.