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Tangier, the Rif and the Mediterranean — 8 Days

A week in the far north from Tangier: Tetouan, two nights on the Mediterranean at Al Hoceima, two in Chefchaouen, then Larache and Asilah on the Atlantic.

Length
8 days / 7 nights
Travelling
Private · Your party only

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Tangier, the Rif and the Mediterranean — 8 Days

The journey

The north at walking pace, for travellers arriving by plane or ferry in Tangier. A day in Tangier, then east through Tetouan to Al Hoceima on the Mediterranean for two nights. Back west across the Rif to two nights in Chefchaouen with a local guide, and home along the Atlantic by Larache and Asilah.

  • Two nights at Al Hoceima on the Mediterranean
  • Two nights in Chefchaouen, with a guided walk through its medina
  • Tetouan's white medina
  • Larache and Asilah on the Atlantic
  • Starts and ends in Tangier: airport or ferry port

Day by day

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Tangier

    We meet you at the airport or ferry port and take you to where you are staying.

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    Tangier
  2. Day 2: Tangier

    Tangier's old and new quarters side by side, its historic monuments, and the Caves of Hercules on the Atlantic shore.

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    Tangier
  3. Day 3: Tangier → Tetouan → Al Hoceima

    East through Tetouan to Al Hoceima, a town of bays and beaches on the Mediterranean coast.

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    Al Hoceima
  4. Day 4: Al Hoceima

    A day at Al Hoceima: the town, its beaches and the coast around it.

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    Al Hoceima
  5. Day 5: Al Hoceima → the Rif → Chefchaouen

    West across the Rif mountains, with long views along the way, to Chefchaouen.

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    Chefchaouen
  6. Day 6: Chefchaouen with a local guide

    A guided walk through Chefchaouen's medina and the history held in its houses, from the Andalusian Muslims and Jews who settled here to the Spanish protectorate.

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    Chefchaouen
  7. Day 7: Chefchaouen → Larache → Asilah

    Out of the Rif to the Atlantic at Larache, then north to Asilah for the last night.

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    Asilah
  8. Day 8: Asilah → Tangier

    A short drive to Tangier airport or the port.

The route

Starts from: Tangier — airport or ferry port

TangierTetouanAl HoceimaChefchaouenLaracheAsilah
About 740 km by roadRoads © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coastline: Natural Earth.

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What's included

Included

  • Welcome at Tangier airport or port; transfer back at the end
  • Private vehicle with driver throughout
  • Licensed local guide in Chefchaouen
  • Nights in Tangier (2), Al Hoceima (2), Chefchaouen (2) and Asilah

Not included

  • International flights
  • Meals not listed as included
  • Drinks, personal expenses and tips
  • Travel insurance

Frequently asked questions

Can we add Fes?
This trip stays in the far north. For Chefchaouen with Fes and Volubilis, see the Charming North in 8 days from Casablanca.

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