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Chefchaouen travel guide

The blue town in the Rif Mountains

Blue-washed lanes of Chefchaouen. Photo: Badr Rachadi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2h 45mflight from London
TNGnearest main airport
27° in Augwarmest month
8° in Jancoolest month

Chefchaouen is a small mountain town famous for its streets and houses washed in every shade of blue, making it one of the most photographed places in Morocco.

It's calm and relaxed, with good walking in the Rif Mountains. Tangier and Fes are the nearest airports.

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What Chefchaouen is known for

  • Blue streets

    Every shade of blue.

  • The Rif

    Green peaks and trails.

  • The kasbah

    A red fort in the main square.

  • Sunset views

    From the Spanish Mosque.

Top things to do in Chefchaouen

  1. 1

    Wander the blue medina

    Best in early morning light.

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  2. 2

    The Spanish Mosque

    A short hike for sunset views.

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  3. 3

    The kasbah

    Gardens and a small museum.

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  4. 4

    Akchour waterfalls

    A day hike to falls and pools.

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Where to stay in Chefchaouen

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Best time to visit Chefchaouen

Best value: Feb, Jun–Sep, Nov. April to June and September to October.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 2h 45m from London to TNG, and flights from most UK airports.

Everything is on foot. Buses and grands taxis connect to Tangier and Fes.

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Good to know

  • Ask before photographing people.
  • It's cool in winter, so bring layers.
  • Two nights is ideal.
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Chefchaouen FAQ

How do I get to Chefchaouen?

About 2 h 30 min by road from Tangier.

Is one night enough?

Two lets you enjoy the quiet mornings.

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