Chefchaouen & Tetouan day tour with lunch from Tangier

Two mountain towns in one day: the blue medina, then Tetouan's layered heritage

A private day tour from Tangier takes you to Chefchaouen and Tetouan with an official Moroccan guide, covering 10 hours of travel, walking and lunch. You spend the morning in Chefchaouen's blue-washed medina among its natural landscapes and craft workshops, then move on to Tetouan to explore its Andalusian architecture and the cultural blend (Berber, Jewish, Spanish colonial) that shaped its streets. Lunch is included, and the air-conditioned vehicle is yours alone for the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Tetouan and Chefchaouen Medina

• Explore Tetouan city
• Tour Chefchaouen Old Medina

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Tangier accommodation and heads inland to Tetouan first. This UNESCO Creative City earned its designation for folk art, and walking its medina shows why: the Andalusian style dominates, but Berber, Jewish and Spanish colonial influences layer through the architecture and the way the neighborhoods are laid out. You move through the old town with your guide before heading south toward Chefchaouen.

Chefchaouen's medina is the centerpiece. The blue buildings are what draw people here, but the town sits in a mountain valley with hiking trails and natural springs nearby, and the medina itself holds historical monuments and active craft workshops where you can watch artisans at work. Your guide navigates the narrow streets and explains what you're seeing: the history, the craftsmanship, the reasons tourism has grown here. Lunch happens during the day, included in the price.

The vehicle is private, which means no other travelers, no fixed group schedule, and no waiting for stragglers. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French or Arabic depending on what you need. The full day runs 10 hours from pickup to drop-off, and the air-conditioned transport handles the mountain roads between the two towns. All fitness levels are welcome. The pace through the medinas is walking speed, and there's no climbing or physical demand beyond that.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• pickup and drop-off from your Tangier accommodation.
• official tour guide approved by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts.
• lunch during the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Achraf's Private tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Tangier or arriving without a rental car: pickup from the city means no separate transport logistics to coordinate.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Chefchaouen's medina actually like to walk through?

Chefchaouen's medina is built on narrow, winding streets lined with blue-painted buildings, set in a mountain valley. You'll pass historical monuments and working craft workshops where artisans make traditional goods. The guide explains the history and the craftsmanship as you move through.

Why is Tetouan a UNESCO Creative City?

Tetouan was designated a UNESCO Creative City in the Folk Art category because of its cultural heritage, which blends Andalusian, Berber, Jewish and Spanish colonial influences. The medina's architecture and way of life reflect centuries of interaction between these different cultures.

How much time do I spend in each town?

The itinerary covers both Tetouan and Chefchaouen's medina within the 10-hour day, with the bulk of time in Chefchaouen. Your guide structures the stops, and the private format means you can ask to linger longer at whichever town interests you most.

Can I book this tour if I don't have a car in Tangier?

Yes. Pickup from your Tangier accommodation is included, so you don't need your own transport. The private vehicle collects you and returns you at the end of the 10-hour day.