3-Day North Morocco: Tangier, Chefchaouen & Tétouan
A private three-day loop through Morocco's north, starting and finishing in Tangier. The route runs to the whitewashed Andalusian medina of Tétouan, then to Chefchaouen for two nights, with a day into the Akchour valley for its waterfalls and the natural stone arch known as God's Bridge. This is a different Morocco from the desert routes: green Rif mountains, Spanish-inflected architecture, and a slower, cooler pace.
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Why You'll Love This Tour
Tangier's Kasbah and Strait of Gibraltar views
Tétouan's UNESCO Andalusian medina
Chefchaouen, the blue city
Akchour gorges and God's Bridge
A compact loop back to Tangier
Why choose this itinerary
A genuinely different Morocco from the desert routes: the Rif mountains, Andalusian architecture and a cooler, greener pace.
Two nights in Chefchaouen give a real day for the Akchour valley, not just a drive-through.
A round trip back to Tangier, the natural arrival point for travellers reaching Morocco from Spain.
Itinerary
Day 1: Tangier → Tétouan → Chefchaouen
Day 2: Chefchaouen → Akchour valley → Chefchaouen
Day 3: Chefchaouen → Tangier
What you will experience
Every item below is a stop on this itinerary — not an extra to buy.
Rif Mountains — The green northern range that Chefchaouen sits in.
Chefchaouen — The blue-washed town in the Rif, small enough to walk end to end and best seen early. Explore Chefchaouen
What's Included
Everything below comes from this itinerary: what the price covers, and what it does not. Nothing is listed that the itinerary does not state.
Points marked “Confirmed in your quote” are the details this itinerary leaves to your written quote — we agree them with you before any payment.
Private air-conditioned vehicle for the full route
Professional English-speaking driver
Fuel
Accommodation for two nights in Chefchaouen, according to the selected package (Confirmed in your quote)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Tangier
Breakfast as shown in the itinerary (Confirmed in your quote)
2 breakfasts, as shown in the itinerary
Meals, night by night
Breakfast and dinner for every night of this route, exactly as the itinerary states them.
Night 1: Chefchaouen — Breakfast: Included | Dinner: Not specified in the package
Night 2: Chefchaouen — Breakfast: Included | Dinner: Not specified in the package
Not Included
International flights
Lunches and drinks
Monument and museum entrance fees
Tips and personal expenses
How booking works
Send your request: Free. No payment, no card details, no obligation.
We confirm your trip: We check your dates, group size and availability, then send you the itinerary and the final price in writing.
20% deposit: Paid only after you have approved the confirmed trip. It secures your booking.
80% on arrival: The remaining 80% is paid when you arrive in Morocco.
Cancel more than 7 days before the trip and there is no charge. Within 7 days, 50% is charged.
FAQ
Is this route different from the Sahara tours?
Yes. This loop stays entirely in northern Morocco — the Rif mountains, Chefchaouen and Tétouan — and does not travel to the Sahara. If you want the desert as well, ask us about combining this with a longer itinerary, or see the 5-day Tangier to Fes route.
How difficult is the Akchour hike?
There are two options: a shorter walk to the small waterfall, manageable for most fitness levels, and a longer route to God's Bridge and the large waterfall, which involves more scrambling over rock. We confirm which suits your group before the day.
Can this tour start somewhere other than Tangier?
It's designed as a Tangier loop, since most travelers reach northern Morocco by ferry from Spain or by flying into Tangier. A pickup from Tétouan airport can be discussed if that fits your arrival better.
Can I book now and pay later?
Yes. Sending a request is free and commits you to nothing. We confirm your dates, itinerary and final price with you first; a 20% deposit then secures the booking, and the remaining 80% is paid on arrival in Morocco.
Travellers arriving in the north — by ferry from Spain or flying into Tangier — who want the Rif and the blue city without also committing to the Sahara. Pairs naturally with a separate desert trip on another visit.