Private multi-day tour · 4 days from Tangier
4-Day Rif Mountains Hiking Tour: Akchour Waterfalls and Talassemtane
Three nights in Chefchaouen and two days on foot: the Akchour waterfalls and God's Bridge, then the fir forests of Talassemtane National Park, with Tetouan's medina on the way home.
Price on request · your quote within 12 hours
- Private: your group only
- 40% deposit to confirm
- Free cancellation 48 h before
- Tangier Start
- Chefchaouen 3 nights
- Tetouan Stop
- Tangier End
- Private tourYour group only
- Guide and driverFrom Tangier, the whole trip
- Round trip from Tangier4 days, 3 nights
- 3 nights includedAt the level you choose
- 40% depositRefunded up to 48 h before
The green side of Morocco
Waterfalls and fir forests an hour from the blue city
The Rif Mountains behind Chefchaouen are the green side of Morocco: limestone gorges, rivers you can swim in and forests of cedar and Moroccan fir. Talassemtane National Park protects the best of it, and this tour spends two full days walking there.
You stay three nights in a riad in Chefchaouen, so there is no packing and unpacking. Day two follows the river at Akchour to its waterfalls and the natural arch of God's Bridge. Day three climbs into the fir forest in the higher part of the park with a local mountain guide.
It suits walkers with average fitness who want Morocco on foot, with the comfort of a riad every night and the blue city on their doorstep.
- 4 days, 3 nightsTangier round trip
- Two hiking daysAkchour and Talassemtane
- One baseThree nights in Chefchaouen
- PrivateYour group only
Day by day
Your 4 days, one by one
Drive times are estimates with stops. Every day can be changed before you travel, or on the road.
Day01
Tangier to Chefchaouen
Into the Rif
- About 2.5 h, 115 km
- Riad in Chefchaouen
Pickup in Tangier and the drive into the Rif Mountains. An afternoon walk through the Chefchaouen medina with your guide, then the half-hour climb to the Spanish Mosque for sunset over the valley.
You see Chefchaouen medina · Spanish Mosque
Day02
Akchour
The Akchour waterfalls and God's Bridge
- About 45 min each way
- Riad in Chefchaouen
An early start for Akchour, where the river cuts a gorge through the national park. One path follows the water past green pools to the big waterfall, about two hours each way on a rocky trail. The other leads in about an hour to God's Bridge, a natural rock arch high above the river. Lunch at a riverside cafe, then back to Chefchaouen.
You see River pools · The big waterfall · God's Bridge
Day03
Talassemtane National Park
The fir forests above Chefchaouen
- About 1 h each way
- Riad in Chefchaouen
A day hike in the higher part of the park, among cedars and the Moroccan fir, a tree that grows wild only in this corner of the Rif. Paths from the Bab Taza side of the park lead through the forest to viewpoints over the limestone peaks. A local mountain guide joins for the day.
You see Moroccan fir forest · Limestone peaks
Day04
Chefchaouen, Tetouan, Tangier
Tetouan's white medina on the way home
- About 2 h 15 in total
- Drop-off anywhere in Tangier
A slow morning, then the road north to Tetouan for its UNESCO-listed medina, the Royal Palace square and lunch. Back in Tangier by late afternoon.
You see Tetouan medina · Royal Palace square
Where you sleep
3 nights, one place
3 nights
Chefchaouen
A riad in the medina, your base for both hikes
Three levels, one route
Standard
Family-run riads and guesthouses, each room with its own bathroom.
Comfort
Boutique riads with more space and character, often with a roof terrace or a pool.
Premium
The best riads and kasbah hotels on the route, and dinners in the riads on request.
Tell us the level you want when you ask for your quote. You can mix them from one night to the next.
Good to know
Before you ask for a quote
Longest drive
About 2.5 hours
Tangier to Chefchaouen. The hiking days start with a short drive to the trailhead.
Pace
Moderate
Two active days on foot between two easy ones.
Pickup
Anywhere in Tangier
Your hotel, Ibn Battouta airport, Tanger Ville station, the ferry port or a cruise terminal.
Ends
Tangier
Drop-off at your hotel, the ferry port, the airport or a cruise terminal.
Walking
4 to 5 hours on each hiking day
Rocky paths with some climbing. Good walking shoes and average fitness needed.
Best months
April to June, September to October
The rivers run full in spring and the forest is cool in early autumn. Summer weekends at Akchour are busy.
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Arabic
Your guide speaks the language you choose. German and Italian with advance notice.
Group
Private, any size
One travel party per vehicle: a car for up to 3, a minivan for 4 to 7, larger vehicles for bigger groups.
Deposit
40% to confirm
Once every detail is agreed we send your invoice, and a 40% deposit by bank transfer or PayPal confirms the trip, and the balance is paid on the first day. The deposit is refunded if you cancel up to 48 hours before departure.
Clear terms
What's included and what's not
Included
- A private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole trip
- Your Tangier-based guide and driver from start to finish
- A local mountain guide for the Talassemtane day
- 3 nights of accommodation at the level you choose
- Breakfast every day
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Bottled water in the vehicle
Not included
- Flights and ferry tickets
- Lunches and dinners
- Hiking gear
- Entry fees to monuments and museums
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Travel insurance
Why this tour
Why travel this way
Morocco on foot
Two full days of walking in Talassemtane National Park, among waterfalls, gorges and fir forest.
One riad, three nights
Chefchaouen is your base, so you walk with a day pack and come back to the same room every evening.
Guided from Tangier
Your Tangier-based guide and driver the whole way.
Your trip, your pace
One vehicle, one guide and your group only. Stop where you like and change the plan on the road.
Compare
This tour or a nearby one?
Three routes side by side: length, the desert, the pace and where each one ends.
| Rif Mountains & Akchour | Chefchaouen Overnight | Northern Morocco Loop | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4 days | 2 days | 3 days |
| Route | Tangier round trip | Tangier round trip | Tangier round trip |
| Nights in the desert | No | No | No |
| Pace | Moderate | Relaxed | Relaxed |
| Ends | Tangier | Tangier | Tangier |
| You are here | See this tour | See this tour |
Your quote
Get a price for your dates
Tell us when you travel, how many you are and the hotel level you like. You get a day-by-day plan and a per-person price, usually within 12 hours. Nothing to pay until every detail is agreed and you have our invoice.
Good to know
Akchour waterfalls: questions about this tour
What travellers ask before they book.
How fit do we need to be?
Average fitness is enough. Each hiking day is four to five hours on foot with some climbing on rocky paths, and the pace is yours.
Can we swim at Akchour?
Yes, many people swim in the river pools in summer. The water is cold all year.
What should we bring?
Walking shoes with grip, a day pack, water, sun protection and a warm layer. In spring and autumn, a light rain jacket.
How do you get to the Akchour waterfalls?
Akchour is in Talassemtane National Park, about an hour's drive from Chefchaouen. From there one path follows the river past green pools to the big waterfall, about two hours each way on a rocky trail, and another leads in about an hour to God's Bridge, a natural rock arch. On this tour your driver takes you from your riad in Chefchaouen on day two.
How much does it cost?
The price depends on your dates, your group size and the hotel level you choose, so we quote it for you, usually within 12 hours. The per-person price falls as the group grows.
Is a deposit required?
Yes, 40% of the trip price. Once we have agreed every detail, we send you an invoice and you pay the deposit by bank transfer or PayPal. It is refunded in full if you cancel up to 48 hours before departure. The balance is paid on the first day of your tour.
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Northern Morocco LoopChefchaouen, Tetouan and Asilah at an easy pace. Starts straight off the ferry from Spain or a cruise call.See the tour
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons, cropped: a waterfall over mossy rock in Talassemtane National Park by Walter Rodriguez from Helsinki, Finland (CC BY-SA 2.0); Moroccan fir forest in Talassemtane National Park by Original: Tahamaaroufi; this edit: MPF (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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