2-Day Tangier to Chefchaouen & Tetouan Tour

Two days crossing the Rif to Morocco's most photographed town and its Mediterranean neighbor

A 2-day tour from Tangier that climbs into the Rif Mountains to Chefchaouen, where you walk the medina with a local guide and stay overnight in a traditional riad, then descends to Tetouan on the coast before returning to Tangier. The route includes hotel or port pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, breakfast and dinner, and a guide who speaks English, Spanish or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Tangier to Chefchaouen exploration

• Meet at Tangier port or hotel
• Drive through Rif mountains
• Enjoy panoramic dam view
• Arrive and check in at Chefchaouen
• Meet local guide
• Walk through Chefchaouen alleyways
• Visit Square Utta Lahmam
• Dinner and overnight at Riad

Day 2: Chefchaouen to Tetouan and Tangier

• Drive through hardwood mountain forest
• Stop at Oued Lao for sea views
• Meet local guide in Tetouan
• Walking city tour of Tetouan
• Drive back to Tangier

The experience

You start from your hotel, riad or the Port of Tangier and travel inland through a scenic road across the Rif Mountains. Halfway through, the route stops at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking a dam set in green forest: a moment to step out and see the scale of the landscape you're crossing. The drive leads to Chefchaouen, where you check into a traditional riad for the night. After settling in, a local guide meets you to walk through the town's alleyways and explain how life moves through Chefchaouen's blue-painted streets. You'll reach the central Square Utta Lahmam, which fills with tourists during the day but still holds the rhythm of the town's daily commerce: the colorful shops, the cafés, the rhythm of a place built between two mountains whose horn-shaped peaks gave the town its name.

Day two takes you north through dense hardwood forest toward the Mediterranean. You stop at Oued Lao on the coast to breathe the sea air and see the contrast of red mountains against turquoise water. From there, you drive to Tetouan, where another local guide leads a walking tour of the medina. The architecture here carries Spanish and Andalusian influence from centuries of rule: a visual difference from Chefchaouen that becomes clear as you move through the streets. After the city tour, you return to Tangier by late afternoon.

The vehicle is air-conditioned throughout, and WiFi is available on board. Breakfast and dinner are included each day. Lunch is on your own. Children from age 6 are welcome on this tour.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transportation throughout.
• hotel, riad or port pickup in Tangier.
• overnight accommodation in a traditional riad in Chefchaouen.
• breakfast and dinner each day.
• local guide in English, Spanish or French.
• WiFi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Infant (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Intensely Morocco

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a walking pace through both medinas, so it suits travelers comfortable with moderate activity on uneven, hilly streets. The fixed 2-day schedule means you see both Chefchaouen and Tetouan without splitting them across separate bookings, and the overnight in Chefchaouen lets you experience the town beyond the midday rush.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (6 to 12 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What is the Ras el-Maa Waterfall and where do we see it on this tour?

Ras el-Maa is a waterfall in the Chefchaouen area, and it's listed as an attraction on this itinerary. The exact timing and access depend on the day's route and local conditions, so confirm the details with the operator when you book.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the meeting point, or is pickup included?

Pickup is included. The tour collects you from your hotel, riad or apartment in Tangier, or from the Port of Tangier if you're arriving by ferry.

Is lunch included in the 2-day price?

Breakfast and dinner are included, but lunch is not. You'll have time to eat on your own in Chefchaouen on Day 1 and in Tetouan on Day 2.

How much walking is involved in the city tours of Chefchaouen and Tetouan?

Both days include walking tours through the medinas led by local guides. The alleyways are narrow and uneven, and the towns are built on hillsides, so expect moderate walking over cobblestone streets. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.