Day trip

Day Trip from Tangier to Chefchaouen

1 dayTours from TangierPrivateTailor-made

The blue town of the Rif mountains in one day from Tangier, with free time in the medina.

Chefchaouen is about two and a half hours from Tangier, through green hills and villages. It is the most popular day trip for travellers arriving by ferry from Spain.

Perfect for travellers who arrive in Tangier by ferry for a short visit or a cruise stop. We adapt the times to your boat and make sure you are back in time.

For a calmer visit, consider sleeping one night in Chefchaouen: the town is magical in the evening and early morning.

Tour highlights

Pick-up at the port or hotel
The road through the Rif
The blue medina
The kasbah and main square
Ras el-Maa spring
Times adapted to your ferry

The route

1Tangier
2Chefchaouen

Day by day

Part1

Morning · Into the Rif

Pick-up in Tangier and drive through Tetouan and the Rif mountains.

Pick-up at your hotel or the port of Tangier. We drive through Tetouan and climb into the Rif mountains, among cork oaks and small villages, with a coffee stop on the way.

Part2

Midday · The blue medina

Free time in the blue alleys, the main square and the Ras El Maa spring.

In Chefchaouen you have several hours to explore the blue medina, the main square with its red kasbah and the Ras el-Maa spring, and to have lunch with a view of the mountains.

Part3

Afternoon · Back to Tangier

Return drive and drop-off at your hotel or the port.

We drive back to Tangier in the late afternoon and leave you at your hotel or in time for your ferry.

Included

Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, riad or the airport
Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan
Professional driver who speaks several languages
Fuel, tolls and parking

Not included

Lunches
Entrance fees to monuments
Tips and personal expenses

Good to know

This is a private tour: only your group travels in the vehicle. You can add days, change cities or choose the level of the hotels.

The price depends on the number of travellers and the hotels you choose. Ask us and we will send you the exact price.

Frequently asked questions

Are the tours private?

Yes. Only your group travels in the vehicle, with your own driver. We do not run shared tours.

How much does a tour cost?

The price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the level of accommodation. Send us your dates and we will reply with a clear price.

Can I change the itinerary?

Of course. You can add days, start or finish in another city, or choose different hotels. Every tour can be adapted.

What is the desert camp like?

Our camps in Merzouga have tents with real beds, dinner and breakfast. Luxury tents with private bathroom are available on request.

When is the best time to travel?

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal. Winter days are sunny but desert nights are cold; summer is very hot in the south.