City tours and circuits

The Northern Treasures: From the Blue City to the Atlantic

Eight private days along Morocco’s north: Tangier and the Caves of Hercules, Tetouan’s Andalusian medina, three nights in blue Chefchaouen, then the Atlantic towns of Asilah and Rabat.

Best for: Photographers, slow travelers, second-time visitors to Morocco.

Every day can be adjusted to your pace and interests: combine it with another of our journeys, extend it, or reshape it completely.

Route
Tangier → Tetouan → Chefchaouen → Asilah → Rabat → Casablanca
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Starts
Tangier
Ends
Casablanca
Style
Private, mid-luxury
Price
Price on request

Highlights

  • Three nights in Chefchaouen, the famous Blue Pearl
  • Wander the Andalusian old city of Tetouan, a UNESCO site
  • Sunset walk on the ramparts of Asilah
  • Private cooking class in a Chefchaouen family home
  • Explore the Chellah necropolis and Hassan Tower in Rabat
  • The Caves of Hercules and Cape Spartel, where the Atlantic meets the Strait of Gibraltar

Day by day

Day 1 · Arrival in Tangier

Meet your driver at Ibn Battouta Airport and transfer to a restored riad in the medina. Welcome dinner with views over the Strait of Gibraltar.

Medina orientation walk · Welcome dinner at El Morocco Club · Evening tea overlooking Spain

Day 2 · Tangier & the Caves of Hercules

A morning of Tangier's old and new: the Kasbah, the Grand Socco, the legendary Café Hafa. In the afternoon, drive the Atlantic coast to the Caves of Hercules.

Kasbah Museum · Café Hafa mint tea · Caves of Hercules visit · Cape Spartel lighthouse

Day 3 · Tangier to Chefchaouen via Tetouan

Drive into the Rif Mountains. Stop in Tetouan, the “White Dove”, whose Andalusian medina has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997. Continue to Chefchaouen.

Tetouan medina walk · Drive through the Rif · Arrival in Chefchaouen

Day 4 · Chefchaouen — the Blue Pearl

A full day to lose yourself in the blue-washed lanes. Climb to the Spanish Mosque for the iconic view, then wander the artisan souks.

Spanish Mosque viewpoint · Souk of the weavers and leather · Optional: a traditional hammam

Day 5 · Chefchaouen — Akchour Waterfalls

Hike the Akchour gorge, a 3-hour walk to the waterfalls. A picnic lunch by the river.

Guided Akchour hike · River picnic · Afternoon at leisure in the medina

Day 6 · Chefchaouen to Asilah & Rabat

Drive west to the Atlantic coast. Stop in Asilah, an artsy whitewashed town with murals on every wall. Continue south to Rabat.

Asilah ramparts walk · Lunch of fresh Atlantic seafood · Arrival in Rabat

Day 7 · Rabat — Imperial City by the Sea

A full day in Morocco's elegant capital: Chellah, Hassan Tower, Kasbah of the Oudayas, the Mohammed V Mausoleum.

Chellah necropolis · Andalusian Gardens · Mohammed V Mausoleum · Dinner in the Kasbah of the Oudayas

Day 8 · Rabat to Casablanca — Departure

A short drive to Casablanca. If time allows, a quick visit to the Hassan II Mosque before transfer to the airport.

Hassan II Mosque exterior visit (interior by request) · Airport transfer · Optional extension to Essaouira or Marrakech

What’s included

Included

  • Private driver and vehicle for the entire route
  • 7 nights in boutique riads and kasbah guesthouses
  • Daily breakfast, 3 dinners, 1 lunch
  • All guided tours and entrance fees
  • Akchour hike with local guide
  • 24/7 local support

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal shopping and gratuities

Good to know

  • Best Time to Visit: March to June and September to November. The Rif is greenest in spring; summers are warm but manageable on the coast.

Ask about dates and price

Every tour is private and priced for your group size and dates. Send us your dates and how many you are, and we reply with a price and a plan.

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