Multi-day · 5 days
The Blue North — Five Days
Tangier, Chefchaouen, Asilah and Tetouan on one private northern circuit
Duration
5 days
Group size
2–6 travellers
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, French, Spanish
From / person
$1,890
Overview
Five private days across the north: two in Tangier and the Strait, a night in blue Chefchaouen, the Atlantic ramparts of Asilah and the Andalusian medina of Tetouan.
The definitive week in northern Morocco, run privately end to end. You begin with two days in Tangier — the kasbah and medina, Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules, the Strait of Gibraltar — then head into the Rif to spend a night in the blue town of Chefchaouen at its quiet best, before and after the day-trip crowds.
From there the route turns to the coast: the whitewashed, mural-painted ramparts of Asilah, and the UNESCO white medina of Tetouan on the Mediterranean side, before returning to Tangier. Throughout you have a private driver-guide, hand-picked medina guesthouses, and a pace built for looking rather than rushing.
Trip highlights
- Two days in Tangier — kasbah, Cap Spartel, the Strait
- A night in Chefchaouen, beyond the day-trippers
- The blue medina and the Spanish Mosque viewpoint
- Asilah's Atlantic ramparts and murals
- UNESCO Tetouan and the Mediterranean coast
- Private driver-guide and medina guesthouses throughout
Photo gallery
Inside the trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
Tangier → Tangier
- 1
Day 1 · Tangier — old city
Tangier medina & kasbahArrival, then the kasbah, medina and Petit Socco on foot, finishing with sunset over the strait.
Guesthouse in the Tangier medina — - 2
Day 2 · Cap Spartel & the Strait
Cap Spartel & Cap MalabataThe Atlantic headland and Caves of Hercules in the morning, the Strait and Cap Malabata in the afternoon.
Guesthouse in the Tangier medina B - 3
Day 3 · Into the Rif — Chefchaouen
ChefchaouenDrive into the mountains to the blue town; afternoon and evening to wander the cobalt lanes at their quietest.
Riad in Chefchaouen B - 4
Day 4 · Chefchaouen → Asilah
Chefchaouen & AsilahMorning in the blue medina and the Spanish Mosque viewpoint, then across to the Atlantic ramparts of Asilah.
Guesthouse in Asilah B - 5
Day 5 · Tetouan & return
Tetouan → TangierThe UNESCO white medina of Tetouan and the Martil coast, then the drive back to Tangier for departure.
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Cities & regions on this trip
You'll experience 4 destinations.
Each stop has its own deep-dive guide — geography, history, best season, things to see, and other tours that visit it. Tap any card to open its dedicated page.
Rif mountains · Chefchaouen Province, Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
Chefchaouen
Our own backyard mountain town — the cobalt-washed Rif medina just two hours up the road from Tangier.
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Strait of Gibraltar · Northern Morocco
Tangier
Our home city, where Africa meets Europe — the kasbah, the ferry port and the international Tangier of Bowles and Matisse.
Open guide
Atlantic coast · Northern Morocco
Asilah
Our nearest coastal escape — a whitewashed Atlantic art town of Portuguese ramparts and painted murals, 40 minutes down from Tangier.
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Rif mountains · Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
Tétouan
Tangier's nearest great excursion — the UNESCO Andalusian city an hour down the motorway, an easy half-day or overnight from the north.
Open guideThe route
Map of The Blue North — Five Days
5 stops across Multi-day. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.
- 1
Tangier
Days 1–2
- 2
Chefchaouen
Night 3
- 3
Asilah
Night 4
- 4
Tetouan
Day 5
- 5
Tangier
End
What's included
- Private English-speaking driver-guide for the duration
- Vehicle (sedan, 4x4 or minivan) with fuel, tolls and parking
- All listed accommodation in hand-picked medina guesthouses and riads
- Daily breakfast and meals as noted in the itinerary
- All listed entrance fees and guided activities
- Airport or ferry-port pickup and drop-off in Tangier
- Bottled water on board
- 24/7 WhatsApp concierge based in Tangier
Not included
- International flights to/from Morocco
- Travel insurance (we recommend a provider)
- Alcoholic drinks and personal shopping
- Optional activities marked “add-on” in your quote
- Tips for driver, guides and staff
What to bring
Pack light, pack smart.
- Comfortable walking shoes (medina cobblestones)
- Layers — Rif mountain towns and the Strait breeze are cool
- Sun hat, sunglasses, SPF 30+
- Modest cover-up for mosques and conservative areas
- Reusable water bottle (we refill on the road)
- Adaptor for Type C/E plugs (220V)
Frequently asked
Questions about this tour.
Is the Blue North circuit private?
Yes — it's operated privately just for your party, with your own driver-guide and vehicle for all five days. You set the pace; the itinerary is a starting point we'll happily reshape.
Where do we sleep on this trip?
In hand-picked medina guesthouses and riads — in Tangier, Chefchaouen and Asilah — chosen for character and location inside the old towns rather than generic hotels on the edge of the city.
Can the circuit start or end at Tanger Med ferry port?
Yes. Many guests arrive from Spain by ferry to Tanger Med or fly into Tangier Ibn Battouta (TNG). We can begin and end at either the airport or the ferry port — just tell us your arrival when you book.
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