The Blue City of Chefchaouen
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Port
Tangier, Morocco
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$170
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Embark on a beautiful journey to the enchanting town of Chefchaouen. Forty miles south of Tetouan and just a few hours away from Tangier, Chefchaouen is a blue-washed city in north Morocco with a history of Spanish influence. It is in the heart of the Rif Mountains, where surrounding trees, hills, springs, and wildflowers attract visitors looking for a calm getaway.
In the 1600s, Moulay Ismail built Chefchaouen as an Arab fortress. In the centuries that followed, the Moroccans transformed from a Spanish prison into what it is today. It is a great place to explore one of the country's most interesting medinas (Old Towns).
Walk along the main avenue and enter the medina through Bab l'Ain. In the Nouvelle Ville, you can sit in Place Mohammed V Park and enjoy the view of the mountains in the background during the springtime.
The Old Town is a photographer's delight. It is one of the few places in Morocco with an octagonal minaret next to the Grand Mosque.
You will have time to purchase lunch (at your own expense).
Please note: Travel time to Chefchaouen is about 2.5 hours each way. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, inclines, and many steps. Minimum age is 15 years. Wear comfortable walking shoes.