2-Day Tetouan and Chefchaouen Private Tour

Tetouan's medina and Chefchaouen's blue alleys at a pace that lets you absorb them

A 2-day private tour of northern Morocco combining Tetouan, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its Andalusian heritage and vibrant medina, with Chefchaouen, the blue city nestled in the Rif Mountains. Day one explores Tetouan's cultural sites and surrounding region at a comfortable pace. Day two is devoted to wandering Chefchaouen's narrow alleys and mountain views. The tour includes private transport, an overnight stay in a local guesthouse or hotel, breakfast, and a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore Tetouan and surroundings

• Walk through Tetouan medina
• Discover traditional crafts and markets
• Learn about cultural and historical background
• Drive through Mediterranean coast and Rif mountains
• Visit traditional villages and viewpoints

Day 2: Discover Chefchaouen's blue medina

• Breakfast at accommodation
• Walk through Chefchaouen blue medina
• Explore narrow alleys and small squares
• Browse local artisan shops
• Enjoy panoramic mountain views
• Visit Ras el-Maa Waterfall

The experience

The first day centers on Tetouan, a UNESCO World Heritage city built on Andalusian heritage. You walk through the medina, the old walled city, where traditional crafts fill small shops, local markets bustle with everyday life, and the guide explains the layers of history as you move through narrow streets. The day is designed to flex around what interests you: you can linger in the medina or venture into the surrounding region, where scenic drives pass through Mediterranean coastal zones, Rif mountain landscapes, traditional villages, or panoramic viewpoints. Everything moves at a comfortable pace, not a checklist.

After breakfast on day two, the route heads to Chefchaouen, famous for its blue-painted buildings and calm atmosphere. You explore on foot through the medina's narrow alleys and small squares, taking in the unique architecture and mountain views that surround the city. There is time to photograph, browse artisan shops, and simply sit with the place. The day is intentionally unhurried, letting you experience Chefchaouen's character without rushing toward the next stop.

Transport between the two cities and within each one is included, as is your overnight accommodation in a standard local guesthouse or hotel and breakfast each morning. A live guide travels with you throughout, speaking English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language, and handles all logistics so you focus on what you are seeing.

What’s included

• Transportation between Tetouan and Chefchaouen and within each city.
• overnight accommodation in a standard local guesthouse or hotel.
• breakfast each morning.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language.
• pickup included.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30 and 08:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 41 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Morocco Like Never Before

Is this one for you?Two days is long enough to move beyond Tetouan's main sights into the surrounding region and then spend a full day absorbing Chefchaouen's atmosphere without rushing, but short enough to fit into a longer Morocco itinerary. The flexible pace means you set the rhythm rather than following a fixed schedule, so this works well if you want cultural immersion over a checklist of stops.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

What is Tetouan's medina like, and what will I actually see there?

Tetouan's medina is the old walled city at the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage site, built on Andalusian heritage. You walk through narrow streets lined with traditional craft shops and local markets, observing everyday life and learning about the city's cultural and historical background from your guide. The experience is flexible, allowing you to explore at your own pace and spend time on what draws you.

Is Ras el-Maa Waterfall included in the tour?

Ras el-Maa Waterfall is a possible stop depending on your preferences and the route your guide takes through the Tetouan region on day one. The tour is designed to be flexible and personalized, so you can ask your guide about including it as part of your exploration of the surrounding area.

What makes Chefchaouen different from other Moroccan cities?

Chefchaouen is famous for its blue-painted streets and buildings, which give the entire medina a distinctive, cohesive appearance. Nestled in the Rif Mountains, the city has a peaceful, artistic character quite different from busier Moroccan destinations. The narrow alleys, small squares, and mountain views create an atmosphere designed for slow exploration rather than rapid sightseeing.

How much free time do I have in Chefchaouen on day two?

Day two in Chefchaouen is intentionally unhurried, with free time built in to fully experience the city's calm atmosphere. After your guide introduces you to the medina, you have space to wander, photograph, browse local artisan shops, and enjoy the mountain views at your own pace before the tour concludes.

What is included in the overnight stay?

Your overnight accommodation is in a standard local guesthouse or hotel, included in the tour price. Breakfast is also provided each morning. Lunch and dinner are not included, so you can choose where and what to eat based on your preferences.