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.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Cap Spartel Lighthouse and Viewpoint
A headland 14 km west of Tangier where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, with wide open space, a cafe and sea views for children to enjoy.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Hercules Caves, Tangier
A sea cave near Cap Spartel with an opening shaped like a map of Africa, where waves crash through; children enjoy the rocks and camel rides outside.
Duration: 45 minutes
Tangier Kasbah Museum (Dar el-Makhzen)
A palace-museum in the Tangier Kasbah with a courtyard garden and exhibits on the city's history, set above the Strait with sea views.
Duration: 1 hour
Tangier Corniche and Plage Municipale
A long beachfront promenade in Tangier with cafes, playgrounds and a wide sand beach for families on summer afternoons.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Chefchaouen Medina and Ras el-Maa Spring
Blue-washed lanes and a spring-fed stream on the edge of the old town where children can paddle, with shaded cafes and photogenic corners.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Akchour Waterfalls Walk
A mostly flat to gently rising trail of about 3-4 km along a river to a waterfall pool; children can swim in summer. Keep to the main trail; the God's Bridge route is harder.
Duration: Half day
Asilah Medina and Ramparts
A small white-walled Atlantic town with painted murals, a flat seafront promenade and calm lanes that suit children and strollers better than larger medinas.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Martil Beach
A long sandy Mediterranean beach with a seafront promenade, cafes and gentle waves; lifeguards are present in summer at designated zones.
Duration: Half day
M'diq Corniche and Beach
A resort town with a waterfront promenade, fishing harbour, playgrounds and ice cream stalls; busy in July and August.
Duration: Half day
Tetouan Medina (UNESCO) and Souk el-Houtt
A whitewashed Andalusian-style medina with a livelier, less touristy atmosphere than Chefchaouen; children enjoy the bakeries, spice stalls and fruit markets.
Duration: 2 hours
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City Center
A modern hotel in central Tangier with family rooms and an easy taxi base, close to shops and the Ville Nouvelle.
Family features: Family rooms, restaurant, central location, taxis easily available
El Minzah Hotel
A historic hotel on Rue de la Liberté in Tangier with a garden pool and rooms with sea views, a short taxi ride from the medina.
Family features: Outdoor pool, garden, family rooms, on-site restaurants
Hotel Parador Chefchaouen
A hotel on Place el-Makhzen in the heart of the Chefchaouen medina with a restaurant terrace overlooking the square and the kasbah.
Family features: Central location, rooftop terrace, family rooms available, walking distance to Ras el-Maa
Lina Ryad & Spa, Chefchaouen
A boutique riad-style hotel in the medina with a small pool and terrace, suited to families who want a quieter base.
Family features: Pool, terraces, breakfast included, family suites on request
Riad and guesthouse family rooms in Asilah
Several small guesthouses in Asilah's medina offer multi-bed rooms within walking distance of the ramparts and beach; luggage must be carried through narrow lanes.
Family features: Family rooms, rooftop terraces, breakfast included, walkable to beach
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Moroccan tagines and couscous are mild and familiar for children; ask for 'bla harr' (no chili) to avoid spicy sauces.
Khobz (bread), grilled kefta, grilled sardines and chicken with chips are safe orders for picky eaters, available at most restaurants in Tangier and Asilah.
Fresh orange juice from busy stalls costs about 5-10 MAD ($0.55-1.10) per glass; choose stalls with visible ice turnover.
Eat early (19:00 to 20:00) in the medinas to avoid the late rush, and choose terrace restaurants with space for strollers.
Beachfront cafes in Martil and M'diq serve crepes, ice cream and fresh fish; check menu prices before sitting in summer.
Carry bottled water for children and avoid ice in small street stalls unless you know the source.
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Build downtime into every day — over-scheduled kids melt down faster than tired adults.
Carry snacks, water, and a small first-aid kit at all times.
Many attractions offer discounted family tickets — ask at the ticket window.