5 Days Northern Morocco Photo Journey

Your photography journey begins in Tangier, a coastal gateway where Africa meets Europe. After meeting your driver, travel inland through the Rif Mountains, stopping at scenic viewpoints to capture sweeping landscapes, terraced hillsides, and rural villages. By midday, arrive in Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City of Morocco. Wander through its narrow alleys painted in striking shades of blue, offering endless photo opportunities—from colorful doors and stairways to local artisans and traditional markets. As the sun sets, climb to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint for a beautiful panorama of Chefchaouen glowing under the evening light.

Spend a full day exploring Chefchaouen at your own pace. This is a photographer’s paradise, where every corner offers a new composition. Capture early-morning shots when the medina is quiet and the light is soft, revealing the details of blue-washed walls, hanging plants, and decorative arches. Visit the central square, Ras El Ma waterfall, and hidden alleys filled with local life. Throughout the day, focus on portraits, street scenes, crafts, and colorful textures. End the day photographing Chefchaouen’s rooftops and the surrounding mountains during golden hour.

After breakfast, travel south toward the UNESCO archaeological site of Volubilis, one of the best-preserved Roman ruins in North Africa. This site is ideal for architectural and landscape photography, with ancient columns, mosaics, and arches surrounded by olive fields. Continue to Meknes, once an imperial capital, where you can photograph the impressive Bab Mansour gate, historic granaries, and lively medina streets. In the late afternoon, arrive in Fes, Morocco’s spiritual and cultural heart. Capture blue-hour images of the old city before settling into your riad for the evening.

Spend a full day discovering the extraordinary medina of Fes, one of the oldest medieval cities in the world. With your local guide, explore its narrow labyrinthine streets, artisan workshops, traditional markets, and historic architecture. Visit the famous Chouara Tannery for vibrant rooftop photography, capturing leather dye pits and workers in action. Photograph mosques, madrasas, fountains, and bustling souks full of character and color. Fes offers endless opportunities for street photography, portrait shots, and cultural scenes that reflect Morocco’s deep traditions and craftsmanship.

After breakfast, begin your journey toward the Atlantic coast. Stop in Rabat, Morocco’s elegant capital, to photograph landmarks such as the Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the blue-and-white Kasbah of the Udayas overlooking the ocean. These sites combine history with modern architecture, offering clean, balanced compositions perfect for photography. Continue toward Casablanca or Tangier (depending on your departure city). Arrive in time for your flight or onward travel, with your memory card filled with beautiful images from northern Morocco’s mountains, medinas, and coastal charm.