Photo: Giles Antonio Radford, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsChefchaouen Shore Excursion from Tangier Cruise Port
Chefchaouen is about 111 km and 2 hours each way from Tanger Ville port. With 9 or more hours in port you get about 3 hours in the blue town and back on board with time to spare.
- Days
- 1
- Driving
- about 222 km
- Starts
- Tanger Ville port
- Ends
- Tanger Ville port
- Quote
- Free, in writing
Chefchaouen shore excursion: the stops
Tangier port to Chefchaouen and back (day 1)Photo: Badr Rachadi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Day-by-day itinerary
A cruise day runs on the ship's clock, not ours. So the plan starts from your all-aboard time and works backwards.
Day 1: Tangier port to Chefchaouen and back
- Tangier to Chefchaouen · 111 km · about 2 hours
- Chefchaouen to Tangier · 111 km · about 2 hours
Photo: Badr Rachadi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Your driver meets you at the port gate. You drive south via Tetouan, about 2 hours.
In Chefchaouen a local guide walks you through the medina, the kasbah square and Ras el Ma. Lunch is in town.
You leave with a clear margin before all-aboard. If the road is slow, you leave earlier: the ship does not wait.
Your free quote
Private and custom, so there is no fixed price: we shape this route to your dates, your group and your budget (the car, the nights, where you sleep, a local guide in the medinas or not). Tell us what you have in mind and we send a free written quote.
Drive times and distances
| From → to | Distance | Drive | Road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangier → Chefchaouen | 111 km | about 2 hours | Via Tetouan |
Distances and times from OpenStreetMap routing, checked November 2026, rounded up. They leave out stops. Mountain roads in the Rif are often slower.
Tips before you go
- Send us your arrival and all-aboard times. Under about 8 hours in port, we will tell you honestly to stay in Tangier.
- We plan to be back at the port at least an hour before all-aboard.
- Bring your passport and ship card. You need both to leave and re-enter the port.
FAQ
Can I visit Chefchaouen from a Tangier cruise stop?
Yes, if your ship is in port for about 9 hours or more. The drive is about 2 hours each way, which leaves around 3 hours in the town.
What if the ship is in Tangier for less time?
Then Chefchaouen is too far to enjoy safely. Tetouan's white medina is about an hour away and makes a better half day.
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