A wide sandy bay and harbour near Tangier seen from green hills

7 days from Fez

Northern Morocco, Mountains to Ocean

Four very different medinas in a week, Chefchaouen, Tetouan, Tangier and Asilah, with short drives between them and Fez at both ends.

Tangier

Duration7 days, 6 nights
Starts and endsFez
How it runsPrivate car and driver
PriceOn request

CitiesCoast

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The route

Where the road goes

Map of the Northern Morocco, Mountains to Ocean route on satellite imagery of Morocco, with each stop marked — Each stop sits where it really is. The line shows the order of the stops, not the exact road.

Stop by stop

Fez UNESCO World Heritage: Medina of Fez (opens in a new tab)
Chefchaouen
Tetouan UNESCO World Heritage: Medina of Tétouan (opens in a new tab)
Tangier
Cap Spartel
Asilah
Fez

Day by day

The plan

Driving times are approximate and include short stops.

Day 1: Arrival in Fez
Transfer onlyFez
We meet you at the airport or your hotel. In the evening a guide walks you through the old medina, its gates and artisan quarters.
Day 2: Fez to Chefchaouen
3.5 to 4 hoursChefchaouen
Into the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen, with a guided walk to get your bearings in the blue streets.
Day 3: Chefchaouen to Tetouan
1.5 to 2 hoursTetouan
Down from the mountains to Tetouan, whose Andalusian-style medina is on UNESCO's list. A guide takes you through its artisan quarters.
Day 4: Tetouan to Tangier
About 1.5 hoursTangier
To Tangier on the Strait of Gibraltar for a guided tour of the kasbah, the medina and the Grand Socco, and a walk along the seafront.
Day 5: Cap Spartel, the Caves of Hercules and Asilah
About 1 hour in totalAsilah
Cap Spartel, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, and the Caves of Hercules, then south to Asilah for a walk through its white medina and along the ramparts.
Day 6: Asilah to Fez
4.5 to 5.5 hours, with stopsFez
Inland across the plains and through farming villages, with a market stop if it's the right day of the week.
Day 7: Fez
Transfer onlyTour ends in Fez
A free day in Fez or your transfer to the airport. A cooking class, a pottery workshop or a hammam are easy to add.

The details

What's included

Included

6 nights' accommodation
Breakfast every day
Private car with driver, fuel and tolls
Local guides in Chefchaouen, Tetouan, Tangier and Asilah
Guided medina and city tours
Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules
Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off
Bottled water in the car

Not included

Flights
Lunches and dinners
Entrance fees not listed above
Optional activities
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses

Questions

Before you book

How long is the Northern Morocco, Mountains to Ocean tour, and where does it start?

The Northern Morocco, Mountains to Ocean tour lasts 7 days and 6 nights. It starts and ends in Fez, and the route passes through Chefchaouen, Tetouan, Tangier, Cap Spartel and Asilah. Morocco My Trip runs it with a private car and driver, so your group sets the pace.

Where do you sleep on the Northern Morocco, Mountains to Ocean tour?

On the Northern Morocco, Mountains to Ocean tour you spend 6 nights on the road: night 1 in Fez, night 2 in Chefchaouen, night 3 in Tetouan, night 4 in Tangier, night 5 in Asilah and night 6 in Fez.

How much driving is there on the Northern Morocco, Mountains to Ocean tour?

Driving on the Northern Morocco, Mountains to Ocean tour day by day: day 1, transfer only; day 2, 3.5 to 4 hours; day 3, 1.5 to 2 hours; day 4, about 1.5 hours; day 5, about 1 hour in total; day 6, 4.5 to 5.5 hours, with stops; day 7, transfer only. The longest drive is day 6, Asilah to Fez. Times are approximate and include short stops.

What is included in the Northern Morocco, Mountains to Ocean tour?

The Northern Morocco, Mountains to Ocean tour includes 6 nights' accommodation, breakfast every day, private car with driver, fuel and tolls, local guides in Chefchaouen, Tetouan, Tangier and Asilah, guided medina and city tours, Cap Spartel and the Caves of Hercules, airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off and bottled water in the car.

What is not included in the Northern Morocco, Mountains to Ocean tour?

Not included on the Northern Morocco, Mountains to Ocean tour: flights, lunches and dinners, entrance fees not listed above, optional activities, travel insurance and tips and personal expenses. Ask us if you would like any of these arranged.

When is the best time to do the Northern Morocco, Mountains to Ocean tour?

The best months for the Northern Morocco, Mountains to Ocean tour are March, April, May, October and November. The toughest months are July and August. In July: very hot in Marrakech and Fez by afternoon.

How much does the Northern Morocco, Mountains to Ocean tour cost?

The Northern Morocco, Mountains to Ocean tour is priced on request: Morocco My Trip quotes for your dates and your group. Send the enquiry form or a message on WhatsApp and we reply with a price, usually within a few hours and always within 24. A 30% deposit confirms the booking, and the rest is paid on the first day.

Can I change the Northern Morocco, Mountains to Ocean tour itinerary?

Yes. The Northern Morocco, Mountains to Ocean tour is a ready-made route, but you can add a night, skip a stop, start on another date or join it to another route. Tell Morocco My Trip what you would like and we send back the adjusted plan with its price before you confirm.

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