9 Days Tour from Tangier adventure of the North

9-Day Tour from Tangier

Overview of the 9-Day Tour from Tangier

This nine-day tour from Tangier takes you on a captivating journey through the enchanting cities of Chefchaouen, Fez, and Meknes in Morocco. Starting in Tangier, a cosmopolitan city with a rich history, you’ll explore the vibrant medina, visit historic sites, and experience the unique blend of cultures. The tour continues to the picturesque Cape Espartel, where you can enjoy breathtaking views and relax on Robinson Beach. In Chefchaouen, known for its blue-painted streets, you’ll immerse yourself in the city’s charm and tranquility. Moving on to Fez, you’ll delve into the medieval medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover its architectural wonders and bustling souks. The journey concludes in Meknes, where you’ll explore the city’s medina and visit the fascinating ruins of Volubilis, offering a glimpse into ancient Roman life. As you return to Tangier, you’ll have the opportunity to reflect on the captivating experiences and memories created throughout this incredible Moroccan adventure. To customize a new tour from Tangier, don’t hesitate to contact us.

9-Day Tour from Tangier Highlights

• Arrival in Tangier and transfer to the hotel
• Explore the walled medina of Tangier with its cosmopolitan touch
• Stroll through the vibrant souk and visit the April 9, 1947 square and the Mendubia Park
• Visit the old Kasbah in the highest area of Tangier
• Enjoy a panoramic view of Tangier and the sea from the Bab el Bahr terrace
• Visit Cape Espartel, pass by King Hassan II’s summer palace, and enjoy views from the Perdicaris viewpoint
• Optional swimming at Robinson Beach (weather permitting)
• Explore the fascinating Caves of Hercules and the nearby Roman town of Cotta
• Watch the sunset before returning to Tangier for dinner and an overnight stay
• Visit Tetouan, a city with an Andalusian touch, and explore its medina, including Hassan II Square, the Royal Palace, the Great Mosque, and the souks
• Stop at the fishing port of Cabo Negro on the way to Chefchaouen
• Explore the captivating blue-painted streets and corners of Chefchaouen
• Journey through the stunning Rif Mountains on the way to Fez
• Discover the medieval medina of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit iconic landmarks like the Attarine Madrasa, Karaouine Mosque, and the Tanners’ quarter
• Spend the day and night in Fez, immersing yourself in its rich history and vibrant atmosphere
• Transfer to Meknes, a peaceful city with a mix of French and Moroccan influences
• Explore Meknes’ medina, Bab Mansour Gate, Jedim Square, Great Mosque, and Bou Inania Madrasa
• Visit the magnificent archaeological site of Volubilis, offering insights into Roman civilization
• Return to Tangier through the scenic Rif Mountains, with a lunch stop at Ksar-el-Kabir
• Free time to explore Tangier before departure

Itinerary of the 9-Day Tour from Tangier

Day 1: Tangier

Whether you arrive by boat or by plane, we will wait to transfer you to the city of TANGER at the hotel where they are staying.
The city is located at the western end of the Strait of Gibraltar.
Like all cities in Morocco, it is divided into the old quarter (medina), and the Ville Nouvelle.
The walled medina of TANGER contains all the elements of the old quarter of the Moroccan cities but with a certain cosmopolitan touch. Walking is a fascinating experience. In the highest area is the old Kasbah.
You will be able to stroll through the great souk and the square of April 9, 1947, and the park of the Mendubia in whose garden you will find centenarian Dragos and a collection of SXVII cannons that were of the Spanish and Portuguese fleets.
There is much to see in this city as it has had numerous incursions throughout history, Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Berbers, Arabs, Fatimids, Almoravids, Almohades, Merinids, Portuguese, Spanish, English, French and definitely Moroccans. Everyone left some memory.

Day 2: Cabo Espartel

After breakfast, you can visit the city of TANGER. Its mosques, its madrasas, its catholic church, … to relax on the terrace located in Bab el Bahr (Gate of the Sea) where they will contemplate an ample view of TANGER and the sea.
We will have lunch at TANGER.
In the afternoon, we will go to Cape Esparthel. Before arriving, we will pass by the summer palace of King Hassan II, a residential area where the houses are surrounded by great vegetation. We will stop at the viewpoint of Perdicaris, from where you can enjoy magnificent views.
Weather permitting, you can bathe at Robinson Beach.
We will visit the Caves of Hercules: these caves were inhabited since prehistoric times. The action of nature has produced a multitude of erosions in a circular shape and with a curious window towards the sea that recalls the silhouette of the African continent.
About 200 meters from the caves, is the Roman town of Cotta, the remains of a temple, some baths, and a garum factory (the fish sauce that consumed the Romans) and was the fundamental pillar of the economy of the city ​​at that time.
We will stop by to watch the sunset.
Return to TANGER, dinner, and overnight at your hotel.

Day 3: Tetouan- Chefchaouen

In the morning, we will go to TETOUAN, we will go along the coast road to CEUTA.
We will have good views of the sea, we will stop to go up to Jebel Musa, in front of the Rock of Gibraltar.
We will see the Rif as a backdrop, the city of TETOUAN with its white houses scrambling up on the hill. The city has an Andalusian touch, as it was built by the Spanish.
It is here, that we will stop for lunch and visit the most beautiful places of this medina; such as the Hassan II Square, the Royal Palace, the Great Mosque, and of course the souks.
Following the route, we will stop at the fishing port of CABO NEGRO.
In the evening we will arrive at CHEFCHAUEN, we will stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Explore Chefchaouen

There are few places in the world as charismatic and seductive as the city of CHEFCHAUEN.
The city is sheltered from the real world by the imposing walls of the Rif. Its houses and streets are painted blue. The calm and cheerful spirit is present throughout the city and in each of its magical corners.
We will stay all day and night in CHAUEN. Strolling through this city at any time of the day or night is a great visual adventure.

Day 5: Chefchaoun – Fez

We will leave the direction to FEZ, crossing the mountains of the Rif.
We will cross much of this extensive mountain range.
The landscape is really amazing, forests of oaks, cork oaks, cedars, and yours.
In hidden valleys, we will find large plantations of hashish.
We will stop by the way to have lunch and at night we will arrive at FEZ.

Day 6: Explore Fez

After breakfast, we will visit FEZ.
FEZ, a city full of mystery and magnificence, is the most complete medieval medina in the Arab world, treasures world-famous monuments, thousands of winding streets, and hundreds of palaces and mansions. UNESCO declared FEZ, World Heritage Site.
We will visit, among other places, the Attarine Madrasa, the Karaouine Mosque, the tanners, the Meridian tombs, and the souks.
We will spend all day in FEZ and also the night. You’ll see it’s worth it.

Day 7: Fez – Meknes

After breakfast, we will transfer to the city of MEKNES.
We will visit MEKNES. A very quiet city, very nice, and divided into the Ville nouvelle built by the French and the old part where the medina and the imperial city of Mulay Ismail.
MEKNES was the capital of Morocco during the 55 years that Sultan Mulay Ismail commanded.
We will visit the medina, the Bab Mansour Gate, the Jedim Square, the Great Mosque, the Bou Inania Madrasa, and the Mulay Ismail Mausoleum, of course, we will take a tour of the souks.
After lunch, we will go to VOLUBILIS. It is the most important archaeological site in the country. Nowadays, VOLUBILIS allows as few places in the world to imagine in detail the life of the Romans.
In the evening we will sleep in MEKNES at the hotel of your choice.

Day 8 Return to Tangier

We will cross again the Rif mountains towards TANGER.
On the way, we will stop for lunch at KSAR-EL KABIR.
At night we will be in Tangier.
You will have time to get lost in this great Mediterranean city.

Day 9 Tangier

After a delicious breakfast, we will accompany you to the airport or the port of Tangier.