Private tourImperial Cities Tour
- 5★ riads and hotels
- Flights from London Heathrow, Gatwick or Manchester
- Private car and driver
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Fes & Chefchaouen
Four nights in the medina of Fes and three in the blue town of Chefchaouen, with breakfast, return flights and private transfers.
- 7 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From London Stansted to Fes
From
£679
per person · 2 sharing
About this holiday
Northern Morocco at a slower pace. Spend four nights in a riad in Fes el-Bali, the old walled city of Fes, then travel by private car into the Rif Mountains for three nights in Chefchaouen, approx. 4 hours by road.
Fes is known for its craft quarters, madrasas and the Chouara tannery; Chefchaouen for its blue-washed lanes and mountain views. The package includes return flights from London Stansted to Fes, both riads with breakfast and all your road transfers.
- Duration
- 8 days, 7 nights
- Board
- Bed & breakfast
- Hotels
- 5★ riads in both towns
- Flights
- London Stansted to Fes
- Transfers
- Private, by road
- Good for
- Couples, friends, culture
5★ riads in Fes and Chefchaouen
In Fes you stay in a riad inside or close to the medina, often with a tiled courtyard and a roof terrace. In Chefchaouen you stay in a small riad or guesthouse in the old town, a short walk from the main square. We confirm both with each quote.
Hotel features
- Breakfast at both riads
- Courtyards and roof terraces
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning at most riads
- Mosques within a short walk
- Family rooms on request
Times from your riads
- Bab Boujloud (Fes)approx. 5–15 mins on foot
- Chouara tannery (Fes)approx. 20–30 mins on foot
- Fes Airportapprox. 30 mins by road
- Main square, Chefchaouenapprox. 5–10 mins on foot
- Spanish Mosque viewpointapprox. 30 mins on foot
- Fes to Chefchaouenapprox. 4 hrs by road
Times are approximate and depend on where your riads are.
Included in the price
Included
- Return flights from London Stansted to Fes, with checked baggage
- 4 nights in a 5★ riad in Fes and 3 nights in Chefchaouen
- Breakfast every morning
- Private road transfers: airport, Fes to Chefchaouen, and back to Fes Airport
- ATOL protection under ATOL 10416
- A UK consultant before and during your trip
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Guides, entry fees and day trips
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Extras such as seat selection or extra baggage
Before you go
Flight time
Approx. 3 hours 15 minutes from London Stansted to Fes–Saïss Airport (FEZ), then approx. 30 minutes by road to the medina.
Time difference
Morocco is usually 1 hour ahead of the UK in winter and on the same time in summer. Its clocks go back an hour during Ramadan.
Money
The Moroccan dirham (MAD) is a closed currency, so you can’t buy it in the UK. Change money or use a cash machine on arrival, and change leftover dirhams back before you fly home.
Visiting mosques
Most mosques are open only to Muslims; the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca runs guided tours for visitors. Dress modestly in the medinas, covering shoulders and knees.
Language
Arabic and Amazigh are the official languages, and French is widely spoken. English is spoken in most hotels, riads and tourist areas.
Weather
Fes is hot in July and August and cool and wet in winter, so spring and autumn are the most comfortable times for walking. Chefchaouen, in the Rif Mountains, is cooler than Fes.
Day by day
These are suggestions; guides, entry fees and day trips are not included.
- Day 1
Arrive in Fes
Fly from London Stansted to Fes, approx. 3 hours 15 minutes. Your driver takes you to your riad in the medina, approx. 30 minutes.
- Days 2–3
Fes el-Bali
Enter the medina through Bab Boujloud, the blue gate, and walk the lanes to the Chouara tannery, the Al-Attarine Madrasa and the craft souks. A local guide helps in the maze of lanes; we can book one.
- Day 4
Free day or Meknes
Stay in Fes, or take a day trip to Meknes, approx. 1 hour away, and the Roman ruins of Volubilis. We can arrange it on request.
- Day 5
Drive to Chefchaouen
Your private driver takes you north into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, approx. 4 hours, to your riad in the old town.
- Days 6–7
Chefchaouen
Walk the blue lanes of the medina, see the kasbah on the main square and climb to the Spanish Mosque for views over the town at sunset.
- Day 8
Fly home
After breakfast, your driver takes you back to Fes Airport, approx. 4 hours, for your flight to London Stansted.
Questions about this package
How do I get from Fes to Chefchaouen?
By private car through the Rif Mountains, approx. 4 hours, including a short stop. Your transfers are included.
Which UK airports fly to Fes?
Direct flights to Fes leave from London Stansted on set days of the week. We fit your nights around the schedule, and we can quote other routes on request.
Do I need a guide in the Fes medina?
It helps. Fes el-Bali is a maze of narrow lanes with few signs, so many visitors book a local guide for the first day. We can arrange one.
Can I see the tanneries?
Yes. The Chouara tannery is seen from the terraces of the leather shops around it. Shops may hope you’ll browse, but there is no obligation to buy.
When is the best time to visit Fes and Chefchaouen?
March to May and September to November, when days are warm but not hot. Summer is hot in Fes, and winter brings rain and cold nights to both.
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