Chefchaouen & Tetouan from Tangier · Full-Day Trip
The blue city of the Rif and the UNESCO-listed Andalusian medina
A day to discover two jewels of northern Morocco: Chefchaouen, the famous blue city nestled in the Rif, and Tetouan, whose Andalusian medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An ideal combination for those who want to pair the iconic image of blue alleys with the historical richness of an authentic, still little-touristy medina. Departure is from Tangier city, the port or your hotel depending on your location, in an air-conditioned tourism vehicle with driver-guide. The route crosses the green landscapes of the Rif to Chefchaouen, before returning via Tetouan, the former capital of the Spanish protectorate. This trip is perfect for cruise passengers on a port stop as well as visitors staying in Tangier, with a return planned according to your schedule. A day combining photography, culture and Andalusian heritage.
What's included
- ✓Transport in an air-conditioned tourism vehicle with driver-guide
- ✓English-, French- or Spanish-speaking driver-guide
- ✓Pickup and return (Tangier city, port or hotel)
- ✓Fuel, tolls and parking
- ✓Bottled water on board
What's not included
- ·Lunch and drinks
- ·Local walking guide in the medinas (on request, surcharge)
- ·Personal purchases
- ·Tips
- ·Personal travel insurance
Day by day
A day to discover two jewels of northern Morocco: Chefchaouen, the famous blue city nestled in the Rif, and Tetouan, whose Andalusian medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An ideal combination for those who want to pair the iconic image of blue alleys with the historical richness of an authentic, still little-touristy medina.
Departure is from Tangier city, the port or your hotel depending on your location, in an air-conditioned tourism vehicle with driver-guide. The route crosses the green landscapes of the Rif to Chefchaouen, before returning via Tetouan, the former capital of the Spanish protectorate.
This trip is perfect for cruise passengers on a port stop as well as visitors staying in Tangier, with a return planned according to your schedule. A day combining photography, culture and Andalusian heritage.
Tangier · Chefchaouen · Tetouan
- 08h00Pickup in Tangier city, at the port or at your hotel. Welcome by your English-speaking driver-guide and settling into the air-conditioned vehicle.
- 08h15Scenic drive to Chefchaouen through the western Rif: olive groves, green countryside and mountains. Bottled water on board.
- 10h15Arrival in Chefchaouen. Stroll through the medina with its entirely blue alleys: Outa el Hammam Square, artisan alleys, the flowered Ras El Maa steps.
- 12h00Free time for photos and craft shopping (rugs, wool, leather, marquetry). Optional climb to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint.
- 13h00Free lunch break in Chefchaouen (recommendations provided), on a terrace overlooking the medina.
- 14h30Departure to Tetouan (about 1h drive).
- 15h30Arrival in Tetouan. Free walk through the UNESCO-listed medina, one of the best preserved in Morocco and heir to Andalusian art: white alleys, souks, Hispano-Moorish facades.
- 16h45Return towards Tangier.
- 18h00Arrival in Tangier. Drop-off at the port, in the city or at your hotel according to your schedule.
What's included
- ✓Transport in an air-conditioned tourism vehicle with driver-guide
- ✓English-, French- or Spanish-speaking driver-guide
- ✓Pickup and return (Tangier city, port or hotel)
- ✓Fuel, tolls and parking
- ✓Bottled water on board
What's not included
- ×Lunch and drinks
- ×Local walking guide in the medinas (on request, surcharge)
- ×Personal purchases
- ×Tips
- ×Personal travel insurance
Practical tips
When to go: all year round, ideal in spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November). In summer, bring sunscreen, a hat and water; in winter, a jacket for the cool Rif mornings.
Clothing: comfortable walking shoes (the medinas are cobbled and hilly). Clothing covering shoulders and knees is appreciated out of respect, especially in Tetouan, which is less touristy.
Photos: Chefchaouen offers its best light in late morning. Tetouan's more authentic medina is wonderful for street photography; ask permission before photographing locals.
Tetouan: its UNESCO-listed medina is a living labyrinth still inhabited by craftsmen. A free walk is recommended to soak up the Andalusian atmosphere, away from the tourist crowds.
For cruise passengers: the itinerary and timing adapt to your stopover. Let us know the latest return time to the port when booking.
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