Ten days from Tangier is the sweet spot — long enough to soak up the gateway city and the Rif, then ride the high-speed train south to Fes and the imperial heart before circling back to the Strait.
The northern loop, day by day
This route starts where Spain almost touches Africa and works the best of the north with breathing room between each leg. Drives are spread out and the fast train covers the longer distance, so no single day feels like a marathon.
- Days 1–2: Tangier — kasbah, medina, the Soccos and sunset at Café Hafa.
- Day 3: Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules; afternoon in Asilah.
- Day 4: Tetouan, the Andalusian white medina, and into the Rif.
- Days 5–6: Chefchaouen, the blue city — two slow nights and mountain walks.
- Day 7: Al Boraq high-speed train south to Fes.
- Days 8–9: Fes — the medieval medina, crafts, and Roman Volubilis with Meknes.
- Day 10: Train back north and departure from Tangier (TNG) or ferry to Spain.
Add the coast
If you'd rather stay slow and seaside, skip the train south and spend the back half of the trip on the Atlantic — more nights in Asilah, the beaches around Cap Spartel and Achakar, and Roman Lixus near Larache. It is the gentlest possible decompression and keeps you in the cooling Strait breeze the whole way.
Frequently asked
Is 10 days enough to see northern Morocco?
It's ideal. Ten days from Tangier covers the city, Cap Spartel, Chefchaouen, Asilah and Tetouan, with time to fast-train down to Fes and Volubilis — or to stay slow on the Atlantic coast.
What's the best 10-day route from Tangier?
Base in Tangier for the coast and Rif day trips, then take the Al Boraq train south to Fes for the imperial heritage before returning north. The train removes the long drive and keeps the loop relaxed.
Should I include Chefchaouen on a 10-day trip?
Yes — it's one of the north's highlights. Two nights in the blue city, reached by a scenic Rif drive from Tangier, is well worth it for the photography and the slow mountain pace.
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Northern Morocco Itinerary: 7 Days from Tangier
A week based in Tangier is enough to combine the city itself with the blue lanes of Chefchaouen, the artist's town of Asilah and the Andalusian streets of Tetouan — with the option to push on south by high-speed train. Here are two proven routes and how to choose.
Planning
The Best Time to Visit Tangier & Northern Morocco
Late spring (April–June) and early autumn (September–October) are the best all-round times for Tangier — warm but not heavy, the Strait breeze still gentle, and ideal conditions for the kasbah, the beaches and day trips to Chefchaouen, Asilah and Tetouan.
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Tangier Travel Costs & Budget
Tangier can be done on almost any budget, and a day-trip from Spain barely dents the wallet. Mid-range travellers spend roughly US$70–130 per person per day; private, guided days with a driver typically run US$180–350+ depending on season and style.