4 days To Morocco from Spain
Overview
Morocco is easy to visit from Spain, and if you have the opportunity, don’t miss it!
My first time visiting Morocco was not until I had lived in southern Spain for more than 2 years, and I was hooked as soon as I arrived.
The landscape is beautiful and mountainous. The cities are colorful and vibrant. The people are warm, friendly, and welcoming. And the food is flavorful and delicious!
I traveled to Morocco during the month of February with my aunt and cousin. We took the ferry from Tarifa to Tangier and did a private two-day guided tour. As soon as I returned to Spain, I was looking forward to my next trip to Morocco!
In this article, I’ll share highlights from the two cities we visited: Tangier and Chefchaouen (aka The Blue City). Then, I will give you details on the tour guide we used and offer some tips and logistical info to help you plan your trip to Morocco!
Included/Exclude
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Coffee and tea
- Guided tour of Chefchaouen
- Guided tour At Tangier
- Guided tour At Tetouan
- Guided tour At Chefchaouen
- Guided tour At Assilah
- Bottled water
- Smooking At Car
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
We took the 09:00 ferry from Tarifa and arrived at 10:00 giving us the full day to explore Tangier. Our guide was waiting for us, and we hopped in the van to begin the first part of the tour. As we drove out of the ferry port, our first views of Tangier were spectacular. The landscape is a striking mix of old and new as the Old City and the Casbah sit on a cliff overlooking the wide, palm tree-lined boulevard along the sea. Our guide explained a bit about the history of Tangier and the differences between the Old and New cities. We first toured the latter, which included a beautiful drive along the road through Cape Spartel nature reserve. We passed several impressive estates, including the summer palace of Morocco’s King Mohammed VI. Other highlights of the New City included: Cape Spartel: This is the northwestern-most point of mainland Africa and about 1000 feet above sea level. It towers above the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. Camel Rides at Achakar Beach: If you take a tour in Tangier, more than likely you will have the opportunity to ride a camel down to the beach. Our tour was no exception! Caves of Hercules: These famous archeological caves are below the cape and date back to 6000 B.C.
The next day, our guide picked us up at our hotel at 09:30 and we drove to Chefchaouen. The landscape along the way was very green and mountainous. If you imagine that Morocco is mostly desert, you’re in for a surprise!
Even though our destination was Chefchaouen, one of the highlights of our visit to Morocco was the stop at a restaurant along the way. We enjoyed a traditional Moroccan breakfast of pita bread with goat cheese and honey.
The restaurant makes the bread on-site, and we sat on a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking a reservoir surrounded by mountains. The delicious breakfast, served with mint tea, plus the views, were truly memorable.
Chefchaouen is in the mountains, and the drive from Tangier took more than 2 hours. It’s well worth the trip to see this distinctive city. The buildings really are painted beautiful shades of blue!
Our guides led us through the maze of narrow, winding streets while we did our best to capture the unique beauty of Chefchaouen in photos.
The city has many shops selling traditional handicrafts, including colorful woven blankets, leather goods, and artwork, so it’s a great place to buy souvenirs and gifts.
We had lunch on the outdoor terrace of a restaurant overlooking Plaza Uta El-Hammam, Chefchaouen’s main square. If you have time, you can visit the Casbah Museum, located in the square. But the best thing to do here is simply take your time and enjoy wandering!
After spending the afternoon in Chefchaouen, our guide delivered us back to the Tangier ferry terminal in plenty of time for our 18:00 departure.
you’ll spend the day exploring the Fez Medina with a local tour guide. Drive uphill to get the panoramic view of Fez el-Bali (Oldest Fez), visit the Golden Gates of the Royal Palace and stretch your legs in the adjacent Mellah (former Jewish Quarter).
You’ll then have a guided walking tour of the Oldest Medina with its vibrant Souks, intricate alleyways and bustling cafes. You’ll visit the Nejjarine Museum, Chouara Tanneries, pass by the Al-Quarawyyine University and much more. The day tour Fez Medina will take back to medieval times being the largest urban car-free district in the world. In the late afternoon, your tour guide will escort you back to your accommodation.
After having breakfast in your hotel/Riad, you’ll have a guided tour of Rabat. This UNESCO listed as Heritage World Site since 2012 forms the first Imperial City to explore in our list. Rabat has served as the official and administrative capital of Morocco since 1912. It’s home of the King and the Royal Family, and where embassies, consulates, administrations, universities… are located.
Your guided tour of Rabat will begin in the dramatic Oudayas Kasbah, built by the edge of the everflowing Bou Regreg river and panoramically overlooking Sale and the Atlantic Ocean. The fortified walls were initially built by the Almoravids in the 11th century, then the Amohads destroyed the Kasbah and rebuilt it from scratch. The Kasbah is centered by a Mosque with its unique minaret. The typical Moroccan lifestyle is still maintained within the walls of this tranquil fortress including the local communal bakery, Hammam and a Mosque.
Have a walk through the Old Medina’s Souks to the Mohammed V Mausoleum and the adjacent Hassan Tower. Drive through the highway to Meknes, the second Imperial City in our list. You’ll begin your tour by the beautiful Bab Mansour Gate, the vibrant El Hedim Square, the Royal Granaries and stables before continuing on the trackto the Roman Ruins of Volubilis.
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