Overview
Travel privately from Casablanca to the blue-washed town of Chefchaouen for a full day in Morocco’s Rif Mountains. The journey north is efficient and well-paced, beginning with a high-speed train to Tangier before continuing by private vehicle into the hills, where the landscape gradually tightens and the tempo slows.
Set in verdant valley against the slopes of the Rif, Chefchaouen is defined by its vibrant azure streets and buildings, compact scale, and ease of movement. The medina lends itself to exploration on foot, with narrow lanes, small squares, and stairways layered in soft shades of blue. At Ras El Ma, mountain water runs directly into the edge of the old city, where locals gather and fruit sellers line the paths beside the stream.
With an experienced guide, you move through the medina and its key landmarks, gaining context into the town’s history, culture, and mountain setting. Cafés, workshops, and homes sit side by side, and daily life unfolds without spectacle. Lunch is included, allowing the day to progress naturally and without interruption.
Chefchaouen’s appeal lies less in monumentality than in atmosphere—its geography, scale, and rhythm shaping a place that rewards time and attention. Traveling privately allows the day to unfold at an unhurried pace, offering a deeper understanding of the town beyond its colour alone.
Highlights
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High-speed train travel between Casablanca and Tangier
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Scenic drive through the Rif Mountains
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Guided walking tour of Chefchaouen’s blue Medina
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Ras El Ma waterfall and surrounding gathering area
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Time in Plaza Uta el-Hammam
Full Description
Transfer: Hotel to CasaVoyageur Train Station
Your chauffeur collects you from your hotel and transfers you to CasaVoyageur station for the high-speed train (approximately 10 minutes).
Train: CasaVoyageur to Tangier
Travel north by high-speed train to Tangier in approximately two hours. On arrival, meet your driver holding a sign with your name outside the station.
Transfer: Tangier to Chefchaouen
Continue by private, air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi on a scenic two-hour drive through the Rif Mountains. The route offers views of coastal plains giving way to rugged mountain terrain, with optional stops for photos.
Chefchaouen Medina
Arrive in Chefchaouen and begin a guided walk through the Medina. The town’s blue-painted streets wind gently along the hillside, connecting homes, small shops, and public spaces in a compact, pedestrian setting.
Plaza Uta el-Hammam
Spend time in the main square, a central gathering point surrounded by cafés and restaurants, reflecting the town’s Andalusian and local influences.
Great Mosque
View the Great Mosque, known for its octagonal minaret and 15th-century origins.
Ras El Ma
Visit Ras El Ma, where fresh mountain water emerges at the edge of the Medina. The area is a popular local meeting point, with fruit sellers, washing areas, and shaded paths along the stream.
Lunch is included during your time in Chefchaouen.
Return: Chefchaouen to Tangier
After the visit, meet your chauffeur for the return drive to Tangier, again passing through mountain scenery.
Train: Tangier to CasaVoyageur
Board the high-speed train for the return journey to Casablanca (approximately two hours).
Transfer: CasaVoyageur to Hotel
On arrival, your chauffeur transfers you back to your hotel (approximately 10 minutes).
Inclusions
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High-speed train tickets
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Registered, knowledgeable tour guide in Chefchaouen
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Private A/C car or van with Wi-Fi between Tangier and Chefchaouen
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Multilingual chauffeur
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Bottled flat or mineral water
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Hotel pickup and drop-off in Casablanca city center
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup outside the city center (available with supplement)
- Lunch
- Gratuities (Optional)
Additional Information
- Tour Type: Private
- Languages: English, French, Arabic, other
- Duration: 12-13 hours
- Departure Time: 6:00am, 7:00am, 8:00am
- Depart From: Your hotel in Casablanca
Price Per Person
- 1-3 Guests: $295 pp
- 4-6 Guests: $240 pp
- 7-14 Guests: $190 pp
- 15+ Guests: Contact us at +1 (747) 368-1911 to arrange for a custom quote