Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima

Morocco's northernmost region, bringing together Tangier, the blue mountain town of Chefchaouen and the Mediterranean coast.

The Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region lies in the far north of Morocco, facing the Strait of Gibraltar, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, with the Rif Mountains running across it. Tangier is a port city linking Europe and Africa, with an appealing old town, kasbah and Caves of Hercules. Chefchaouen is famous for its blue-and-white mountain-town lanes, the medina of Tetouan is a World Heritage site, Asilah on the Atlantic coast is known as a town of murals, and Al Hoceima has a national park and bay scenery. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit, while summer suits seaside holidays. The main gateways are Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, the ferries from Tangier Med port and the high-speed train to Rabat.

Destinations

• Tangier
• Chefchaouen

Itineraries

• Northern Morocco: Tangier, Blue City & Fes – Enter the Rif Mountains from the strait port city, then head south to Roman ruins and the Imperial City of Fes.
• Andalusia to the Sahara Crossing – Cross the sea from Seville via Tarifa, traveling through the Blue City, Fes, and the desert to Marrakech
• Classic Imperial Cities & Sahara Loop – Head north from Casablanca to the Blue City and Fes, then cross the desert and gorges to Marrakech.
• Morocco Rail Journey: North to South – Skip the car rental and private drivers; connect Tangier to Marrakech via high-speed and standard trains
• Andalusia & Strait of Gibraltar Road Trip – Drive from Málaga via Ronda, Gibraltar, and Tarifa to Seville, with a day trip across the strait to Tangier