Rocky slopes, agave plants and a lone tree along a sunny trail in the Rif Mountains
5 days from Tangier

Rif Mountains Hiking

Two full days on foot in the Rif: forest trails, river crossings and village-to-village walks, sleeping in mountain guesthouses.

Rif Mountains
  • Duration5 days, 4 nights
  • Starts and endsTangier
  • How it runsPrivate car and driver
  • PriceOn request
The route

Where the road goes

Map of the Rif Mountains Hiking 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
  1. Tangier
  2. Rif Mountains
  3. Mountain villages
  4. Tangier
Day by day

The plan

Driving times are approximate and include short stops.

  1. Day 1: Arrival in Tangier

    Transfer onlyTangier

    We meet you at the airport or the port and walk you through the medina and kasbah, high above the Strait of Gibraltar, then sunset on the Corniche.

  2. Day 2: Tangier to the Rif Mountains

    2.5 to 3 hoursMountain guesthouse

    The coast gives way to forest and green valleys. You stop in a village, take a short walk to stretch your legs and have tea with your hosts.

  3. Day 3: A day's hike in the Rif

    4 to 6 hours on foot, moderateMountain lodge or village homestay

    A full day on trails through forest, across rivers and up to viewpoints over hidden valleys, with a picnic lunch and a tea stop along the way.

  4. Day 4: Villages and hidden valleys

    3 to 5 hours on foot, moderateMountain guesthouse

    A village-to-village walk past terraced fields, stone houses and shepherds' paths, with time to sit down with a local family.

  5. Day 5: The Rif Mountains to Tangier

    2.5 to 3 hoursTour ends in Tangier

    Down the mountain, a last village stop and your transfer to the airport, the port or your hotel in Tangier.

The details

What's included

Included

  • 4 nights' accommodation
  • Breakfast every day
  • Picnic lunch on the main hiking day
  • Private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver
  • Fuel and tolls
  • Mountain guide for the hikes
  • Guided hikes and village walks
  • Tea with local families
  • Airport, port or hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Bottled water in the car

Not included

  • Flights
  • Lunches and dinners, except the picnic shown
  • Hiking boots and personal gear
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses
Questions

Before you book

How long is the Rif Mountains Hiking tour, and where does it start?

The Rif Mountains Hiking tour lasts 5 days and 4 nights. It starts and ends in Tangier, and the route passes through Rif Mountains and Mountain villages. Morocco My Trip runs it with a private car and driver, so your group sets the pace.

Where do you sleep on the Rif Mountains Hiking tour?

On the Rif Mountains Hiking tour you spend 4 nights on the road: night 1 in Tangier, night 2 at a mountain guesthouse, night 3 at a mountain lodge or village homestay and night 4 at a mountain guesthouse.

How much driving is there on the Rif Mountains Hiking tour?

Driving on the Rif Mountains Hiking tour day by day: day 1, transfer only; day 2, 2.5 to 3 hours; day 3, 4 to 6 hours on foot, moderate; day 4, 3 to 5 hours on foot, moderate; day 5, 2.5 to 3 hours. The longest drive is day 2, Tangier to the Rif Mountains. Times are approximate and include short stops.

How much walking is there on the Rif Mountains Hiking tour?

The Rif Mountains Hiking tour has 2 walking days: day 3, 4 to 6 hours on foot, moderate; day 4, 3 to 5 hours on foot, moderate. The rest of the trip is by private car, and you can ask us to shorten a walk when you book.

What is included in the Rif Mountains Hiking tour?

The Rif Mountains Hiking tour includes 4 nights' accommodation, breakfast every day, picnic lunch on the main hiking day, private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver, fuel and tolls, mountain guide for the hikes, guided hikes and village walks, tea with local families, airport, port or hotel pick-up and drop-off and bottled water in the car.

What is not included in the Rif Mountains Hiking tour?

Not included on the Rif Mountains Hiking tour: flights, lunches and dinners, except the picnic shown, hiking boots and personal gear, 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 Rif Mountains Hiking tour?

The best months for the Rif Mountains Hiking tour are April, May, June, September and October. The toughest months are January, February and December. In February: still snowy up high, while the valleys turn green.

How much does the Rif Mountains Hiking tour cost?

The Rif Mountains Hiking 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 Rif Mountains Hiking tour itinerary?

Yes. The Rif Mountains Hiking 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.

Make it yours

Change anything

Another night somewhere, a different start date or a stop you'd rather skip. Tell us and we'll adjust the route and send you a price.

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