Five days driving Morocco's northern coast from Tangier: the Atlantic capes and Asilah, then east along the Mediterranean shore through Tetouan to the beaches and coves around Martil, M'diq and Cabo Negro.
Day by day
Your 5-day plan
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Day 1
Tangier & the capes
The kasbah and medina, then west to Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean.
- Kasbah
- Cap Spartel
- Caves of Hercules
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Day 2
Asilah on the Atlantic
South down the coast to the painted walled town of Asilah — murals, ramparts and harbour seafood — before turning back inland.
- Asilah murals
- Portuguese ramparts
- Atlantic coast drive
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Day 3
Tetouan, the white dove
East to Tetouan, the 'white dove' below the Rif, with its UNESCO medina, Andalusian architecture and the archaeology museum.
- Tetouan UNESCO medina
- Andalusian quarter
- Archaeology museum
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Day 4
Mediterranean beaches
The nearby coast at Martil, M'diq and Cabo Negro — sandy Mediterranean beaches, marinas and seafood lunches, a softer side of the north.
- Martil beach
- M'diq marina
- Cabo Negro
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Day 5
Coast road back to Tangier
The scenic Mediterranean coast road back west toward Tangier, with viewpoints over the strait toward Spain on arrival.
- Mediterranean coast road
- Strait viewpoints
- Tangier
Good to know
Practical notes
- Roads in the north are good and distances short — this is a relaxed touring drive, not a marathon.
- Summer is busy on the Mediterranean beaches around M'diq and Martil; spring and early autumn are quieter.
- A private car with a driver-guide removes the parking and navigation hassle in the medinas.
Frequently asked
Is northern Morocco good for a road trip?
Very — distances are short, the roads are good, and you move from the Atlantic capes and Asilah to the Andalusian medina of Tetouan and the Mediterranean beaches in a relaxed five days.
What are the best beaches near Tangier and Tetouan?
On the Atlantic, Achakar near Cap Spartel and the long Asilah strands; on the Mediterranean side, Martil, M'diq and Cabo Negro near Tetouan are the most popular.
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