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4-Day Tour: Tangier → Chefchaouen → Fes → Meknes/Volubilis → Marrakech
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Destination
Tangier & the North — between two seas
The gateway to Africa, between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic
Why visit Tangier & the North?
Tangier & the North, an exceptional destination
Long an international city favoured by artists and writers, Tangier occupies a unique position at the northern tip of Morocco, just 14 km from Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar. Its white medina overlooking the bay, its legendary cafés once frequented by Matisse, Delacroix, Paul Bowles and the writers of the Beat Generation, and its cosmopolitan atmosphere make it an unusual and fascinating gateway to Morocco. Served by an international airport and ferries from Spain, the city has undergone a spectacular revival over the past twenty years: a modern marina, a restored medina, a lively cultural scene. It is the ideal starting point to explore blue Chefchaouen (2 hours), Asilah and its murals, Andalusian Tetouan, or to begin a grand tour towards Fes, the desert and Marrakech.
Must-sees
What to see in Tangier & the North
The sites and monuments to discover with your local guide.
- 01
Medina and Kasbah
White alleyways overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, with simultaneous views of the Mediterranean and Atlantic from Cape Spartel.
- 02
Grand Socco
A lively square connecting the medina to the new town, a traditional meeting point for Tangier locals.
- 03
Literary cafés
Café Hafa and Petit Socco hosted a generation of international writers and artists in the 20th century.
- 04
Caves of Hercules
Natural rock formations a few kilometres from the centre, opening onto the Atlantic Ocean.
Tailor-made programmes
Our tours to Tangier & the North
- Circuit complet
6-Day Tour: Tangier → Chefchaouen → Fes → Sahara → Marrakech
From €710 / person — tailor-made quote
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7-Day Tour: Tangier → Chefchaouen → Fes → Meknes → Volubilis → Sahara → Marrakech
From €850 / person — tailor-made quote
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Guide's tips
Practical information
Best time to visit
Year-round, mild Mediterranean climate, summers less overwhelming than in the south
Recommended duration
1 to 2 days, often as a starting or ending point for a tour towards Chefchaouen and Fes
Guide's tips
- Cape Spartel offers the most spectacular view of the meeting of the two seas
- Allow some time to wander aimlessly through the human-scale medina
- The port also offers quick connections to Spain for a cross-border day trip
Your questions
Frequently asked questions about Tangier & the North
- Que voir à Tanger en une journée ?
- Le circuit classique : la kasbah et son musée, la médina et le Petit Socco, un thé au Café Hafa face au détroit, puis le Cap Spartel et les grottes d'Hercule en fin d'après-midi. Avec une soirée sur place, ajoutez la corniche et la marina pour le coucher de soleil sur la baie.
- Peut-on commencer un circuit au Maroc par Tanger ?
- Oui, c'est même une excellente option : l'aéroport international Ibn Battouta et les ferries d'Espagne (Tarifa, Algésiras) en font une porte d'entrée pratique. Nos circuits au départ de Tanger (4 à 7 jours, dès 470 €/pers) descendent vers Chefchaouen, Fès, le désert de Merzouga et Marrakech.
- Combien de temps faut-il pour aller de Tanger à Chefchaouen ?
- Environ 2h de route à travers les paysages verdoyants du Rif. C'est l'étape la plus naturelle depuis Tanger : la plupart de nos itinéraires du nord enchaînent Tanger → Chefchaouen (nuit sur place conseillée) → Volubilis → Fès.
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