Chefchaouen and northern Morocco
13 private trips · from a few hours to 24 days · starting from Chefchaouen, Tangier, Marrakech, Casablanca
The north of Morocco is greener, cooler and quieter than the south. Its jewel is Chefchaouen, the blue city of the Rif mountains, with the Akchour waterfalls nearby; further north lie Tetouan, the white medina of Asilah and Tangier on the Strait of Gibraltar.
Chefchaouen is about four hours from Fes, so these tours usually combine it with the imperial cities and, on longer programmes, with the Sahara. One night in the blue city is the minimum; two let you add Akchour. Read our Chefchaouen travel guide before you go.
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City guideChefchaouen Travel Guide: Morocco's Blue Pearl in the Rif Mountains
Everything you need to plan a trip to Chefchaouen, Morocco's famous blue city: why it's blue, the best photo spots, the Kasbah and the Spanish Mosque.
PlanningHow many days do you need in Morocco? Itineraries from 3 to 24 days
From a three-day desert escape to a three-week grand tour: realistic Morocco itineraries by length, with driving times and the private tours that match.
City guideFes Travel Guide: How to Explore the World's Largest Car-Free Medina
Plan your trip to Fes, Morocco with this detailed guide to Fes el-Bali, the Chouara tannery, Al Quaraouiyine, Bou Inania Madrasa, riads, food and guides.
City guideTangier Travel Guide: Where Africa Meets Europe
Plan your trip to Tangier, Morocco with this in-depth travel guide to the Kasbah, the medina, Cap Spartel, the Caves of Hercules, beaches and cafés.
City guideTetouan Travel Guide: The White Dove of Northern Morocco
Discover Tetouan, the "White Dove" of Morocco: its UNESCO-listed Andalusian medina, the Spanish-era Ensanche, museums, crafts and food.
Village guideAkchour Travel Guide: Waterfalls, Turquoise Pools and God's Bridge in the Rif
Plan your visit to Akchour, near Chefchaouen: how to get there, the hike to the Akchour waterfalls and the trail to God's Bridge (Pont de Dieu).
Sight guideGod's Bridge (Pont de Dieu): Hiking to Akchour's Natural Rock Arch
A guide to God's Bridge (Pont de Dieu) near Akchour and Chefchaouen: how this natural limestone arch formed and the hiking trail.
Frequently asked questions
How long should I stay in Chefchaouen?
One night is enough to enjoy the blue medina in the evening and early morning, when it is quiet. Two nights let you add a walk to the Akchour waterfalls in the Rif. Chefchaouen is about four hours by road from Fes and about two from Tangier.
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Why is Chefchaouen blue?
Nobody knows for certain. Popular explanations say the blue was brought by Jewish families who settled there, for whom it symbolised the sky, or that it keeps houses cool and mosquitoes away. Today residents repaint their walls regularly and the blue has become the town's signature.
Related: Chefchaouen Travel Guide: Morocco's Blue Pearl in the Rif Mountains
Is Tangier worth including in a tour?
Yes, if you have time or are arriving from Spain: Tangier offers the Kasbah and medina above the Strait of Gibraltar and the Hercules Caves, and is close to Asilah's white medina, Tetouan and Chefchaouen. Our longer tours of 20 and 24 days include it.
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