Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen Trips & Tours

Chefchaouen

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Chefchaouen Trips & Tours

A picture-perfect scene of sky-hued buildings, often called Morocco’s ‘best kept secret’.

Northern Morocco is charm personified and nowhere more so than in Chefchaouen. Blue-washed and peaceful, the town is perched on a hilltop deep in the Rif Mountains, only a few hours by road from Fez and Tangier but lightyears away from the hustle and bustle. Case in point is the medina, a glorious blend of Moroccan and Andalusian influences that is one of the smallest (and loveliest) in the country. Follow the cobbled lanes, past the women adorned in their red-and-white striped foutas, to Uta el-Hammam Square for a mandatory mint tea in the shade, and then pause for a visit to the restored Kasbah with its exhibits of pottery and photographs. And when the heat gets too much to handle, head to the cool of the mountains, and explore the trails and trees of the Rif.

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What to do in Chefchaouen

Surrounded by the rolling foothills of the Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen is as blue as the skies above it - literally. Join a local guide for a stroll along the quaint, cobbled streets, all of which converge at the Plaza Uta el Hammam, the bustling heart of the medina. There's plenty to see (and purchase!) here including Berber textiles, handmade soaps and local produce like goat cheese and superb olive oil. Stick around after sunset and watch as the square fills with musicians - and the scent of tasty delicacies! Or leave this little city behind for a scenic hike, picnicking with a view of God's Bridge and swimming below the Cascades d'Akchour.

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Why you'll love your Chefchaouen safari package

Why you'll love your Chefchaouen safari package

Laid-back and relaxed with something pretty around every corner, Chefchaouen is all about stumbling across the tiniest of shops with friendly owners, playing football with local kids, and easing yourself into local life.

Off the beaten track

Off the beaten track

For the most magical views of the red-tiled, blue-walled mecca, head a little out of town to the Spanish mosque and climb to the top of the minaret. Sunset or sunrise – you decide…

Something to think about

Something to think about

The best way to explore the cat-and-mouse maze of streets and alleys is on foot – and some of the staircases are eye-wateringly narrow and steep! A certain degree of fitness is required to make the most of it.

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