Morocco · North Africa · TownChefchaouen’s blue lanes are some of the most photographed in Morocco. It is calmer than the big cities, with good hiking in the hills around it.
Highlights
- The blue medina
- Sunset at the Spanish Mosque
- Hikes to Akchour waterfalls
- Local goat cheese
Where to stay
Small riads and guesthouses.
Getting there
About 3 hours’ drive from Tangier or 4 from Fes.
Tips
- Stay overnight to see it before day-trippers arrive.
- Ask before photographing people.
- Combine with Fes.
Best time to visit
Mar to May, Sep to Nov. See where to go in Africa in March and our guide to the best time to visit Africa.
Plan your stay
Hotels on Booking.com Tours on GetYourGuide Tours on Viator
These searches open on the booking sites. We may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. Always check reviews and the operator’s licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chefchaouen?
Mar to May, Sep to Nov. Stay overnight to see it before day-trippers arrive.
How long should I spend at Chefchaouen?
1 to 2 nights.
How do I get to Chefchaouen?
About 3 hours’ drive from Tangier or 4 from Fes.
Have you been to Chefchaouen?
Tips from travellers
Been to Chefchaouen? Share one tip for the next traveller. The first good one goes right here.
Share a tip
Questions from readers
Got a question about Chefchaouen? Ask it here.
Ask a question
Nearby and similar
KenyaAmboseli National Park
Big elephant herds with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
Jan to Feb, Jun to Oct 2 nights
TanzaniaZanzibar
Spice island beaches and the winding alleys of UNESCO-listed Stone Town.
Jun to Oct, Dec to Feb 4 to 7 nights
South AfricaCape Town
Table Mountain, beaches, penguins, wine and food in one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
Oct to Apr 4 to 6 nights
NamibiaSossusvlei and the Namib Desert
Some of the tallest sand dunes in the world, glowing red at sunrise.
Apr to Oct 2 nights
Malawi
Marrakech
Souks, riads and the nightly theatre of Jemaa el-Fna square.
Mar to May, Sep to Nov 3 to 4 nights