hiking in the national park of Talassemtane Itinerary
DAY 1 : TAVEL FROM TANGER – CHEFCHAOUEN
Welcome to Morocco by our guide. Pick up from Tanger Airport and drive to Chefchaouen, free time to discover the blue city of the Medina, dinner, and accommodation in a Riad
- Duration: 2 hours drive
- Accommodation: Riad
- Optional activity: guided tour of Chefchaouen
DAY 2: HIKE FROM CHEFCHAOUEN TO ZAOUIYA
After Breakfast at your Riad in Chefchaouen, we start the hike in Talassemtane national park. The trek lasts 5 hours. You will cross Tissouka fir trees and rural dwellings. We arrive at our guesthouse and have lunch. Free time exploring the village; full board accommodation in GiteTalassemtane.
- Duration: 4 hours hike
- Accommodation: Riad/guest house
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 3: HIKE FROM ZAOUIYA TO AZILANE in the heart of Talassemtane national park
Today’s hike will lead us deep into the Rif Mountains. It takes 6 hours of joy among the dance and varied vegetation of the Talassemtane national park. Lunch will be a picnic. Finally, we arrive in Azilane village.
- Duration: 4-5 hours hike
- Accommodation: Riad/guest house
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 4: Hike from AZILANE to GOD’S BRIDGE – OVERNIGHT AT AKCHOUR
Today, you will walk towards the majestic God’s Bridge, known as “Pont de Dieu”. Today’s trek will last around five hours, but the natural beauty of the place is worth the work. The geological formations and rolling hills surrounded by Rif mountains here are a superb showing of the area’s magnificent history. God’s Bridge is a red-rock formation that is best viewed at sunset. Tonight’s accommodation is in a refuge in Akchour. Overnight in an Ecolodge
- Duration: 4-5 hours hike in Talassemtane national park
- Accommodation: Ecolodge
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5 : Explore Akcour waterfalls – Travel to ChefChaoun
The green Morocco adventure continues by walking 5 hours beside the river towards the waterfalls of Akchour, with amazing views of the forest and mountains,. A break for a Tangin made by locals then we continue back to take a drive of 45 minutes to Chefchaoun. free time to walk in Chefchaouen town. Night in riad
- Duration: 4 hours hike
- Accommodation: Riad/guest house
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Explore the blue city of Chefcchaouen and travel to Tangier
Today you will have a free time to enjoy Chefchaouen blue city, after our hike in the Rif mountains you will enjoy some time at leisure and take some memorable picture in the Medina.
Travel to Tangier by the afternoon and that will be the ned of our eco-friendly trip in the north Morocco.
- Duration: 2 hours drive
- Accommodation: Riad
- Meals included: Breakfast
About the hike in the Rif Mountains:
- Duration:7 days/6 nights
- Type: Eco-friendly hiking trip
- Level: Average
- Departure: the trip starts from Tangier
- Arrival: Tangier
What to bring for the hike in the Rif mountains
- First thing to bring for this sustainable Morocco experience is your hiking gear such as good shoes for hiking, backpack, sunscreen, water bottle, warm jacket…
- If you are in love with nature, Talassemtane national Park is the heaven for flowers in summer ( between June and August) bring your camera
To know about the hike in the national park of Talassemtane in the Rif mountains
Rif Mountains is one of the beautiful destinations for a sustainable Morocco experience and eco-friendly trip in Morocco. You will not only love the green nature of north Morocco but you will be inspired by the lifestyle of the people and their culture. Rif Mountains is also the most famous region for producing cannabis, yes the ” Hashish” therefore it’s a unique and special production for most of the families in the Talassemtane National Park. If you have the chance to come in between June and August it’s the best time for more green fields and forests.
The accommodations used for the hike in Talassemtane are guest houses and eco-friendly hotels, while the meals are homemade. We provide guidance, accommodation as well as full information for every day to make your hiking trip in Morocco an experience of a lifetime. For more detailed travel information and tips, check out this Chefchaouen travel guide.
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