Travel guide

Chefchaouen

Morocco's blue-washed mountain town

🗓️ Best time: March–May, September–November💰 Budget · ~$45/day📍 Morocco

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About Chefchaouen

Every wall, step, and alleyway in this Rif Mountains town is painted a different shade of blue — a photographer's dream and a slow counterpoint to Marrakech.

⭐ Things to do in Chefchaouen

Medina walkRas El Maa waterfallSpanish Mosque sunsetAkchour waterfalls hikeKasbah museumJebel el-Kalaa hikePlaza Uta el-Hammam cafesHammam at Lina Ryad

🍽️ What to eat in Chefchaouen

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

TagineBissara soupGoat cheeseMint tea

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walk everywhere — medina is tiny and car-free.

💡 Local tip

Take the CTM bus from Fes or Tangier — cheap and safe.

🛡️ Safety

Very safe. Harmless hashish offers common — decline politely.

🌙 Nightlife

None — early dinners.