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Chefchaouen Day Trip from Tangier: Blue Medina, Kasbah & Rif Mountain Escape

Chefchaouen Day Trip from Tangier: Blue Medina, Kasbah & Rif Mountain Escape

Overview

Step into a living museum of Andalusian-Moroccan fusion on this enriching day trip from Tangier to Tetouan — a UNESCO-listed city where time moves gently and tradition remains unbroken. Often called “Little Jerusalem” or “The White Dove,” Tetouan’s medina is one of Morocco’s best-preserved, offering an intimate, unhurried cultural experience far from mass tourism.

With a multilingual driver and a certified local guide, you’ll wander labyrinthine lanes lined with carved cedar doors, zellige tilework, and vibrant souks — discovering the Jewish Mellah, Spanish Quarter, and artisan workshops where centuries-old crafts thrive. Ideal for history lovers, photographers, and culturally curious travelers seeking authenticity.

Highlights

  • Explore the UNESCO-listed Medina of Tetouan — a masterpiece of Andalusian urban design
  • Guided walking tour through the Jewish Mellah and historic Spanish Quarter
  • Visit the Museum of Archaeology & Traditional Arts (housed in a 17th-century palace)
  • Stroll the lively Souks and tranquil King Hassan II Square (Grand Socco)
  • Learn about Tetouan’s unique role as a bridge between Morocco and Al-Andalus
  • Comfortable round-trip transport from Tangier with Wi-Fi & bottled water

Itinerary Details

Tetouan Day Trip: Tangier → Tetouan → Tangier

Morning pickup from your hotel, riad, or port in Tangier. Enjoy a scenic 1-hour drive through the Rif foothills to Tetouan — a city founded by Andalusian refugees in the 15th century.

Meet your local Tetouani guide and begin in the Grand Socco (King Hassan II Square), the medina’s lively entrance. Step into the UNESCO-listed Medina, where whitewashed houses, blue accents, and wrought-iron balconies reflect deep Spanish influence.

Wander through the Jewish Mellah, once home to a thriving Sephardic community, and the historic Spanish Quarter, where colonial-era architecture blends seamlessly with Moroccan design. Browse artisan cooperatives specializing in embroidery, leatherwork, and painted ceramics.

Visit the Museum of Archaeology & Traditional Arts to see regional costumes, manuscripts, and Roman artifacts from nearby Lixus. Enjoy free time for lunch at a local café (tagine, fresh orange juice, or Andalusian pastries).

In the late afternoon, return to Tangier with drop-off at your preferred location.

What’s Included / Not Included

✅ Included

  • Hotel/riad/port pickup and drop-off in Tangier
  • Modern, air-conditioned minivan with Wi-Fi
  • Certified local tour guide in Tetouan
  • Parking fees and mineral water
  • Complimentary souvenir gift (handmade craft or local specialty)

❌ Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees (e.g., Museum of Archaeology: ~20 MAD)
  • Gratuities for guide and driver

⚠️ Not Suitable For

  • Travelers with mobility impairments (medina has steep, uneven lanes)
  • Guests over 80 years old
  • Individuals with pre-existing medical conditions or low fitness levels

Contact Us Now

Contact us now to book your private Tetouan day trip — a journey into Morocco’s most refined, underrated gem.

📞 +212 707 023 444 | +212 669 552 458
✉️ contact@daytripstangier.com

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