Short escapes

One to three days in the north of Morocco, from Spain by ferry or by a direct flight. Small groups or private, always with a written plan and price before you pay.

48 Hours in Africa route: ferry from Tarifa to Tangier, then Tétouan and the Mediterranean coastTarifaTangierTétouanM'diq

48 Hours in Africa

Length
3 days, 2 nights
From
Tarifa, by ferry
Group
Up to 8, or private
Best months
March to June, September to November

Our flagship weekend: two medinas, the Mediterranean coast and two nights in a riad in Tétouan. Friday morning ferry out, Sunday afternoon ferry back.

  • Tangier’s medina and Kasbah with a licensed guide
  • Tétouan’s white medina and its artisans
  • Dinner with a local host
  • Port pickup and all transport in Morocco
Overnight in Africa route: ferry from Tarifa to Tangier, then TétouanTarifaTangierTétouan

Overnight in Africa

Length
2 days, 1 night
From
Tarifa, by ferry
Group
Up to 8, or private

The short version for travellers already on the Costa del Sol or in Tarifa: Tangier and Tétouan, one night in a riad, back to Spain the next afternoon.

  • Two medinas in two days
  • One night in a riad
  • Works midweek as well as at weekends
3 Days in the North route: Tangier, Tétouan, ChefchaouenTangierTétouanChefchaouen

3 Days in the North

Length
3 days, 2 or 3 nights
From
Tangier or Tétouan airport
Group
Up to 8, or private

For travellers flying in from Europe: Tétouan, Chefchaouen and the Rif mountains, timed around your flights.

  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Chefchaouen early, before the day visitors
  • An easy walk in the Rif or a morning on the coast

Day experiences

Book them on their own, or add them to any trip.

  • Tétouan medina and its artisans

    Half a day

    Zellige, embroidery and woodwork workshops in the white medina, with time to talk to the people who make them.

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  • The Moroccan table

    Half a day

    Market shopping and cooking with a family in Tétouan, then lunch together.

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  • The Jbala Life

    1 to 3 days

    Village life in the hills around Chefchaouen: bread ovens, goat cheese, olive oil and a night in a village guesthouse.

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  • Chefchaouen and the Rif

    A full day

    The blue town and an easy walk nearby, from Tangier or Tétouan.

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  • Tangier and Tétouan in a day

    A full day

    From Tarifa by ferry, in a small group with no shopping stops.

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  • Tangier from your cruise ship

    5 to 7 hours

    A private tour built around your ship’s times, with a guide who brings you back to the port on time.

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Crossing the Strait

The ferry from Tarifa to Tangier Ville takes about an hour and arrives at the foot of the medina. Bring your passport; the border check happens on board or at the port.

Strong wind in the Strait sometimes cancels Tarifa sailings. When that happens, we move you to the Algeciras and Tanger Med route, which usually keeps running, and adjust the plan.

Spain and Morocco are often on different clock times. Your written plan gives every time in both.

Tell us your dates. We reply with a written plan and price.

Usually within 24 hours, in English, Spanish or French. Nothing is booked until you agree.