Tangier’s position at the Strait of Gibraltar makes it Morocco’s most convenient entry point for travelers arriving from Spain by ferry, and a natural starting point for a northern Morocco itinerary. Tours from Tangier typically head south into the Rif Mountains before continuing toward the imperial cities, though shorter trips that stay entirely in the north are also available.
For a fast crossing, our 3-Day Tangier to Fes Tour covers Chefchaouen, Volubilis and Meknes before ending in Fes — a practical option if Fes is your main destination or you’ll continue independently from there. Travelers heading further south can choose between our 6-day and 7-day Tangier to Marrakech Sahara Tours, both of which add a night in the Merzouga dunes to the Chefchaouen-and-Fes route before finishing in Marrakech; the 7-day version adds a full guided day in Fes, while the 6-day version covers it at a faster pace. Travelers with more time can take on the 10-Day Grand Morocco Tour, a full loop through the desert and Marrakech that returns via the coast — Essaouira, Casablanca and Rabat — back to Tangier.
Travelers who don’t want to travel that far south at all can instead take our 5-Day Northern Morocco Tour, a round trip back to Tangier covering Chefchaouen, Tetouan and the coastal town of Asilah. And for those with just a day or half a day to spare, Chefchaouen, Asilah and Cape Spartel with the nearby Hercules Caves are all manageable as private day trips without needing to leave Tangier overnight.
