3-day itinerary

Northern Morocco Food Trail - Tangier, Tetouan and Chefchaouen

The north of Morocco carries strong Andalusian and Mediterranean flavours, from Tangier's Spanish-tinged seafood to Tetouan's Andalusian medina and the mountain fare of blue Chefchaouen. This trail links the three across a few relaxed days.

City: Morocco
Length: 3 days
Style: Day-by-day eating plan

The plan, day by day

Follow it in order, morning to night — each day builds on the last.

Day 1 - Tangier, Where Two Seas Meet

1

Morning

Churros and coffee near the Grand Socco, a nod to the city's Spanish heritage.
2

Late morning

The medina down to the Petit Socco and the covered market.
3

Lunch

Fried calamari and prawns pil-pil near the port.
4

Evening

A seafood platter overlooking the harbour, with mint tea at Cafe Hafa first.

Day 2 - Tetouan, the Andalusian Medina

1

Morning

Travel to Tetouan and breakfast on the Feddan square.
2

Late morning

The Guersa el Kebira market for goat cheese, olives and honey.
3

Lunch

A fish tagine or grilled sardines in the medina.
4

Evening

An Andalusian-style seafood rice and almond pastries.

Day 3 - Chefchaouen, the Blue City

1

Morning

Travel into the Rif to blue Chefchaouen and breakfast on bissara.
2

Late morning

Taste goat cheese and Rif honey in the blue medina.
3

Lunch

A Rif vegetable tagine near Plaza Uta el-Hammam.
4

Evening

A rooftop tagine and mint tea over the blue lanes.

Practical tips

Northern food leans Andalusian and Mediterranean, with fried seafood, tapas-style plates and Rif mountain fare.
Cafe Hafa in Tangier is a historic tea terrace above the strait, worth a stop for the view.
The Guersa el Kebira in Tetouan is the north's best market for goat cheese and honey.
The Rif can be cool and damp, so pack a layer for Chefchaouen's mountain evenings.
To arrange a guided food walk with a local host, message WhatsApp wa.me/212701664704 or call +212 701 664 704.

Frequently asked questions

How is northern Morocco's food different?

It carries a strong Andalusian and Mediterranean streak, from Tangier's Spanish-influenced fried seafood and churros to Tetouan's Andalusian medina cooking and the Rif mountain fare of Chefchaouen.

How far apart are these towns?

They are relatively close in the north, linked by road through the Rif, making Tangier, Tetouan and Chefchaouen a natural three-town food trail.

What are the must-try dishes in the north?

Fried calamari and prawns pil-pil in Tangier, Andalusian seafood and pastries in Tetouan, and goat cheese, bissara and mountain tagines in Chefchaouen.

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