A full week looping the north from Tangier: Asilah on the Atlantic, the Andalusian-Spanish town of Tetouan, the blue city of Chefchaouen and the Rif, before returning to the strait. The most complete way to see Morocco's north from one trip.
Day by day
Your 7-day plan
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Day 1
Tangier arrival
Settle in; the kasbah, medina, Petit Socco and sunset over the strait from the Terrasse des Paresseux.
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Day 2
Cap Spartel & Hercules Caves
The capes west of town where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, the Caves of Hercules, and Achakar beach.
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Day 3
Asilah
South to the walled Atlantic town of Asilah — painted medina murals, Portuguese sea walls and grilled fish by the harbour.
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Day 4
Tetouan
East to Tetouan, a UNESCO medina with strong Andalusian roots, the Royal Palace square and the archaeology museum.
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Day 5
Chefchaouen
Up into the Rif to the blue city — the indigo medina, Outa el-Hammam square and sunset at the Spanish Mosque.
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Day 6
Akchour & the Rif
A half-day hike to the Akchour waterfalls and God's Bridge in Talassemtane National Park.
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Day 7
Return to Tangier
The drive back over the Rif to Tangier for departure, with a stop for a last view of the strait.
Good to know
Practical notes
- This loop stays entirely in the north — no long desert drives — making it relaxed and scenic.
- Tetouan and Chefchaouen are about an hour apart; both have UNESCO-listed or protected medinas worth a local guide.
- A private driver-guide makes the Rif roads and town transfers far easier than buses.
Frequently asked
What is the best 7-day itinerary in northern Morocco?
From Tangier: the city and capes, then Asilah on the coast, Tetouan for its Andalusian medina, and Chefchaouen and the Akchour waterfalls in the Rif, before looping back to Tangier.
Do I need to go south to the Sahara on a northern trip?
No — the north has its own character: the strait, the Atlantic walled towns, the Andalusian medinas and the blue Rif city. The Sahara is a long way south and is better as a separate trip.
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