Morocco: Tangier to Marrakech via Fes & the Coast — A Curated Route

Arrival in Tangier

Arrival is at Tangier's Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG), followed by a private transfer to your hotel. The day is for settling in. Tangier's position as a crossroads between Europe and Africa is palpable in its architecture and atmosphere, a blend of Arab, Spanish, and French influences that has long drawn artists and writers to its medina and coastline.

The Blue City of Chefchaouen

The morning begins with a private overland journey south. The route includes a stop in Tetouan for a guided walk through its UNESCO-listed medina. You'll navigate the souks where villagers sell fresh produce and see the old Spanish fortress on the hill before continuing the drive.

Arriving in Chefchaouen, the landscape shifts from the country's earth tones to the city's pervasive shades of blue. An initial orientation walk maps out the main alleys and squares of the medina. The rest of the afternoon and evening are unstructured, allowing for independent exploration of the town's famously photogenic streets.

Hiking the Rif Mountains

Today's focus is a trek into the surrounding Rif Mountains, a range known for its narrow valleys and lush scenery. The trail, roughly 10 kilometers, passes small waterfalls and offers wide views of the surrounding landscape. Lunch is included during the excursion.

The afternoon is free back in Chefchaouen. As evening approaches, a short, guided hike leads up to the Spanish Mosque, a vantage point for watching the sunset over the blue-washed city below.