Day Trip to Chefchaouen & Tetouan from Tangier

Explore two of northern Morocco’s most beautiful cities on this full-day trip from Tangier. Travel through the scenic Rif Mountains with a bilingual driver and stop at Nakhla Lake for panoramic photos. In Chefchaouen, the famous Blue City, enjoy a guided walking tour through its blue-washed Medina and discover local crafts, history, and Andalusian charm. After free time for lunch or shopping, continue to Tetouan, a UNESCO-listed city known for its white architecture and Spanish-Arab heritage. Enjoy free time to explore Tetouan’s Medina and main landmarks at your own pace before returning comfortably to Tangier. This tour offers the perfect mix of guidance and independence, culture and scenery—all in one unforgettable day.

Itinerary

1. You will be picked up from Tangier's port or from your hotel or closest pick-up point in Tangier and taken in an air-conditioned van for a private sightseeing tour of Chefchaouen . A bilingual driver e will accompany you on this tour. 09:00 am: Pick up from your Hotel in Tangier and drive to the bleu town of Chefchaouen, you will past the spectacular Rif Mountain and feast your eyes on the rolling landscapes. upon arrival your driver will introudce you to your local guide in chefchaouen. explore the white and blue city of Chefchaouen, and see its well- preserved Arab-Andalusia art and traditions. Chaouen, or Chefchaouen as in Berber language, is one of the most beautiful towns of the Rif Mountains. It is the last rampart before the Mediterranean and the Iberian Peninsula. A holy city with about twenty mosques and sanctuaries, it has charming powder- blue houses as well as the trademark dazzling lime-washed houses with blue doors. Free time for lunch and departure to Tetouan. (4h 0min)
2. Upon arrival in Tetouan, you will have 2 hours of free time to explore the city at your own pace. Discover Tetouan’s old medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich history. Once a pirate hub and later the capital of Spanish Morocco, Tetouan has deep cultural influences from Andalusian Jews, Moors, and Moriscos who resettled here in the 16th century after fleeing the Spanish Inquisition. Many locals still speak Spanish, adding to the city’s unique charm. After your visit, you will be transferred back to Tangier. End of the excursion. (2h 0min)