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Day trips from Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima

Best Day Trips from Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima 2026

Escape the city with the best day trips from Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima.

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Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima has 10+ day trips covered in this guide, led by Chefchaouen Blue City, Akchour Waterfalls and God's Bridge and Asilah Medina and Murals. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima is the northernmost region of Morocco, where the country meets the Strait of Gibraltar, the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. It combines the port city of Tangier and its Cap Spartel headland, the white-walled UNESCO medina of Tetouan, the blue-washed mountain town of Chefchaouen, the mural-covered Atlantic town of Asilah, the Mediterranean beaches of M'diq, Martil and Al Hoceima, and the wooded Rif mountains of Talassemtane National Park.

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About 115 km from Tetouan and 200 km from Tangier

Chefchaouen Blue City

CTM bus from the Tangier bus station via Tetouan to the Chefchaouen bus station (about 80 MAD, $8.60), then a 10 to 15 minute uphill walk or petit taxi to the medina

Highlights: Wander the blue-washed lanes of the medina around Place Outa el Hammam · Climb the tower and garden courtyard of the Kasbah Museum · Hike up to the Spanish Mosque for sunset views over the town · Taste local goat cheese, tagine and fresh bread at a rooftop restaurant
About 30 km from Chefchaouen

Akchour Waterfalls and God's Bridge

Shared grand taxi from the taxi stand in Chefchaouen to Akchour (about 25 MAD, $2.70, per seat one way; departs when full), then walk to the trailhead for Waterfalls and God's Bridge

Highlights: Walk the Farda river gorge to the Waterfalls of Akchour · Swim or cool off in the natural pools in warm months · Hike to God's Bridge, a natural rock arch above the valley · Eat grilled food at a riverside cafe in the gorge
About 46 km from Tangier

Asilah Medina and Murals

ONCF train from Tangier Ville to Asilah station (about 20-30 MAD, $2.15-3.25), then a petit taxi or 20 minute walk to the medina; shared grand taxi from the Tangier rank is the alternative

Highlights: Walk the 15th-century Portuguese ramparts above the Atlantic · See the whitewashed medina murals painted during the arts festival · Climb Borj el Kamra for views over the town and ocean · Eat grilled seafood near the harbour
About 14 km from central Tangier

Cap Spartel and Caves of Hercules

Petit taxi charter from Tangier (about 250-350 MAD, $27-38, round trip including waiting, agreed before leaving) to the Caves of Hercules, then on to the Cap Spartel lighthouse viewpoint; city buses do not serve the caves reliably

Highlights: See the sea cave shaped like a map of Africa at the Caves of Hercules · Watch the Atlantic meet the Strait of Gibraltar from the Cap Spartel viewpoint · Enjoy mint tea at a cape cafe · Drive the coastal road past Achakar beach
About 60 km from Tangier

Tetouan Medina

CTM bus from the Tangier bus station to the Tetouan bus station (about 35-50 MAD, $3.75-5.40), then a petit taxi to Bab er-Rouah or Place Hassan II; shared grand taxi from Tangier is the alternative

Highlights: Enter the UNESCO-listed medina through Bab er-Rouah · Browse leather, metal and textile craft workshops · Visit the Artisan School and archaeological museum · Sample local pastries and bissara
About 25 km from Tetouan and 85 km from Tangier

M'diq, Cabo Negro and Martil Coast

Shared grand taxi from the Tetouan taxi rank to M'diq (about 8-12 MAD, $0.85-1.30, per seat), then local grand taxi to Cabo Negro or Martil

Highlights: Stroll the M'diq corniche and watch the fishing boats · Swim and relax on the beaches of Cabo Negro · Walk the Martil promenade at sunset · Eat fresh fish on the seafront
About 85 km south-west of Tangier

Larache and Lixus Roman Ruins

Bus or shared grand taxi from the Tangier bus station to Larache (about 40-60 MAD, $4.30-6.50), then a petit taxi to the Lixus archaeological site about 4 km north-east

Highlights: Explore the Phoenician and Roman ruins of Lixus above the Loukkos river · Relax on Place de la Libération in the Spanish-era centre · Walk the seafront ramparts and fishing port · Eat fresh fish near the harbour
About 60 km from Al Hoceima

Al Hoceima Cala Iris and Badis

Rental car or private taxi charter from Al Hoceima via the coastal road to Beni Boufrah, then the Cala Iris access road; ask in Al Hoceima for a licensed grand taxi charter (about 500-700 MAD, $54-75, for the day, agreed in advance)

Highlights: Swim in the sheltered turquoise cove of Cala Iris · Drive the scenic Rif coastal road above the Mediterranean · View the Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera from Badis beach · Eat grilled fish at a simple beach cafe
About 75 km from Chefchaouen

Ouazzane Holy City

Shared grand taxi or bus from the Chefchaouen bus station to Ouazzane (about 35-50 MAD, $3.75-5.40); the return taxi leaves from the Ouazzane taxi rank on Place Mohammed V

Highlights: Visit the Zaouia Ouazzania, seat of the Ouazzaniya Sufi order · Browse the souk for olives, olive oil and textiles · Walk the whitewashed lanes and green-tiled roofs of the old town · Take in views over the olive groves toward the Rif
About 45 km east of Tetouan

Oued Laou Rif Coast

Shared grand taxi from the Tetouan taxi rank for Oued Laou (about 20-30 MAD, $2.15-3.25, per seat), or rental car along the coastal road

Highlights: Swim at the long beach where the Laou river meets the sea · Watch the fishing harbour and eat grilled sardines · Hike the green Rif foothills behind the village in spring · Drive the winding Mediterranean coastal road

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Day trip tips

Make the most of your excursions.

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Leave Tangier by 08:30 for Chefchaouen so you can return before dark; the last buses and taxis thin out in the evening.

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Carry cash in small dirham notes; shared taxis, cafes and site ticket windows outside Tangier rarely take cards.

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Shared grand taxis leave only when full (usually six passengers); expect a wait or pay for empty seats to leave sooner.

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Mobile coverage is patchy in the Rif; download offline maps for Chefchaouen, Akchour and the Al Hoceima coast.

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For Akchour, arrange the return taxi before starting the hike and bring water and sturdy shoes.

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Tetouan, M'diq and Martil beaches are packed in August; weekdays in June or September are far quieter.

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Al Hoceima coast trips (Cala Iris, Badis) need a rental car or chartered taxi; there is no scheduled public transport to the coves.

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Dress modestly in Ouazzane, Tetouan and Chefchaouen; carry a light layer in spring and autumn because the mountains are cooler than the coast.

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Emergency numbers in Morocco are 19 (police), 177 (rural gendarmerie) and 15 (ambulance and civil protection).

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