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Casablanca, Fès & the Blue City: Route Guide
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Travel north from Casablanca's oceanfront mosque to Rabat's kasbah, the monumental gates of Meknès and the living medina of Fès, then leave the railway for a separately arranged road transfer into Chefchaouen's blue lanes and Rif foothills.
Casablanca, Fès & the Blue City is a 490 km one-way journey (staffed road transport). It works best as 5–8 days; the plan below is the 6-day version for April, built from 246 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.
5–8
days
490km
distance
5
Stops
246
curated stops
Plan your own version → 5-day plan · 6-day plan · 8-day plan · best time to go
The route
Casablanca→ 90 kmRabat→ 140 kmMeknès→ 60 kmFès→ 200 kmChefchaouen
What you'll see
Museum of Moroccan Judaism
Discover artifacts of Moroccan Jewry and historic synagogue items.
Casablanca
St. Peter's Cathedral
Marvel at the city's graceful art-deco architecture.
Rabat
Dar Jamai Museum
Stroll exquisite gardens around a closed museum palace.
Meknès
Borj Sud
Panoramic medina views unfold from fortress heights, serene and sweeping.
Fès
hammam
Relax in traditional baths shared with locals or in private rooms.
Chefchaouen
Old Medina
Stroll through narrow streets lined with traditional shops.
Casablanca
Royal Palace
Gaze at imposing walls guarded by vigilant sentries.
Rabat
Borj Belkari Museum
View Rif pottery in a historic bastion under renovation.
Meknès
Choose your length
5-day plan3 stops/day · 2.3 h transit/daySee the full plan →6-day plan3.2 stops/day · 2 h transit/daySee the full plan →8-day plan3.2 stops/day · 1.6 h transit/daySee the full plan →
When to go
Best months: February, April, June
Spring and autumn keep the medinas walkable — Fès in July is an oven.
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