Oases of Morocco's North: Fez, Chefchaouen and Tangier

This most imperial of Moroccan cities has been the kingdom's capital three times - in the 9th, 13th, and 19th centuries. The first Andalusian and Kairouan inhabitants, sophisticated urban dwellers, made the city an intellectual, artistic and religious centre.
Included in the itinerary - A meeting with a storyteller and musician. A member of the ancient Sufi Brotherhood of the Hamadcha of Fez and a storyteller specialising in traditional tales will take you on a journey of discovery through the city with the accent on its historical, anthropological, architectural, artistic and spiritual aspects. Meetings with musicians and craftsmen punctuate the visit. Gardens, caravanserais, souks, tanneries, mosques... You explore the city's main sites, including some which are not normally open to visitors, while bearing in mind the element to which Fez owes everything, from its foundation to its prosperity: water.

Hand-over of the car and road to Chefchaouen. Accommodation for two nights in the heart of the medina. Some rooms and terraces offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The riad revisits Moroccan traditions in a more modern style. Subdued lighting, enchanting fragrances, swimming pool, therapeutic treatments: everything invites you to let go.

The bewitching blue of Chefchaouen is one of Morocco's best-known images. Dominated by the peaks of the Rif mountains, the city blends Moroccan and Andalusian traditions, from the streets of the old medina to Uta el-Hammam Square. About 20 miles away, Talassemtane National Park has every imaginable shade of green.
Included in the itinerary - A private visit to the medina. Founded in the 16th century, Chefchaouen summarises the very turbulent history of this region. Long forbidden to non-Muslims, the city deserves the attention of passing travellers for its kasbah, its medina with typical Moorish architecture and its streets lined with lovely colourful houses, which you take to reach the main square. A private guide accompanies you and helps you to unlock the secrets of the old town.

Journey to Tangier and accommodation for two nights in a guesthouse in the centre, just minutes from the Place du Grand Socco. There are only a few rooms and each object, from the four corners of the globe, has its own history - a diversity that reflects Tangier's multicultural image. In the garden, a century-old palm tree, numerous orange trees, a multitude of flowers and green plants and a swimming pool that is cooling one even the warmest days. The rooftop, covered in plants and wide sofas, is the perfect place to escape the tumult of Tangier, have breakfast or simply quietly sip a drink.

At the crossroads of two seas and two continents, Tangier's construction was influenced by several cultures. It has long attracted artists from all walks of life, from Delacroix to Matisse, to numerous writers including Ernest Hemingway, Paul Bowles and Mohamed Choukri.
To see and do - Visit the Kasbah Museum, located in the ancient Dar el Makhzen Palace - cool off in the caves of Hercules - see a film at the cinema, dedicated to the seventh Moroccan and international art - picnic on the white sand, in the middle of town - stroll in the shade of Mendoubia Park's trees - sip mint tea facing the sea, at the Hafa cafe...