Day Trips from Tangier

Rif Mountains

Morocco's most photographed town — every wall painted indigo blue. Wander, eat, repeat.

Atlantic Coast

Whitewashed coastal town with Portuguese ramparts, murals and great seafood.

Northern Morocco

UNESCO-listed Andalusian medina — one of Morocco's most authentic.

West Coast

Where Atlantic meets Mediterranean — lighthouse, mythical caves and beach lunch.

East Coast

Tiny fishing village with a Portuguese fortress and excellent grilled fish.

Talassemtane National Park

Hike through the Rif to turquoise pools and a natural stone bridge.

Mediterranean Coast

Upscale beach resort with golf, marina and the long M'diq promenade.

Atlantic Coast

Old Spanish-era port plus the Roman ruins of Lixus on the hill above.

Imperial Morocco

Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes — long but worth it.

Imperial Morocco

Morocco's spiritual heart — easiest with the high-speed train then taxi.

Across the Strait

Hop the 1-hour fast ferry to Tarifa — windsurf capital of Europe and tapas.

Mediterranean Coast

Walk into Spain at the land border — duty-free shops and Spanish tapas.

Mediterranean Coast

Modern marina town with restaurants, beach clubs and yacht trips.

Rif Mountains

Cedar forests, monkeys and hiking trails above Chefchaouen.