Chefchaouen

a narrow street with blue walls and steps

A very tall hill with lots of blue buildings on top of it

a view of a blue city with mountains in the background

an aerial view of a blue building with a blue door

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Chefchaouen

Morocco · Mountain town

High in Morocco's Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen is a compact city whose medina is painted blue, giving it a calm, almost otherworldly feel. Visitors wander the quiet lanes and craft shops, and use the town as a base for hiking; 43 hotels range from simple riads to a luxury spa.

Known for: Architecture · Mountains · Culture · Outdoors

24°/ 14°

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5:15 PM local time (UTC+0)

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Featured hotels

Maison d'hotes Afassi

3.0

RUE ANNOUR QU ADMINISTRATIF El hafa

(208 reviews)

Casa Sabila

3.0

Rue Ibn Asskar

(251 reviews)

TAJ CHEFCHAOUEN Luxury Hotel and Spa

4.0

BAB EL MAHROUK El Kharrazine

(340 reviews)

Dar Aldea

3.0

Derb Al Aasri, 8 - Quartier Souk

(99 reviews)

Puerta Azul

3.0

5P7P+QR7, Av. Maghreb arabe

(603 reviews)

Lina Ryad & Spa

4.0

Hassan 1

(522 reviews)

Hotel Molino Garden

3.0

rue raouachid Souika

(337 reviews)

Riad Nila

4.5

RUE EL HAJ EL MOKHTAR QUART ANDALOUSSE Souika

(208 reviews)

Villa Rita Guest House

3.0

Quartier administratif, rue 16 novembre Ain Haouzi

(172 reviews)

Résidence Hoteliére Chez Aziz

4.0

Avenue Sidi Srifi ZKT Batalla Alhamra

(545 reviews)

Dar Jasmine

4.0

Route Ras El Maa

(338 reviews)

Hotel Atlas Asmaa

3.0

Rue Sidi Abdelhamid BP 13

(126 reviews)

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Hotel tips for you

Medina Hills: Chefchaouen's medina is hilly and car-free, so most hotels involve a climb from the nearest taxi drop and a walk through narrow lanes.
Staff Help: Travelers often mention hotel staff in Chefchaouen carrying luggage upstairs, arranging taxis, and handing out sightseeing itineraries.
Rooftop Breakfasts: Guests repeatedly single out breakfasts on rooftop terraces at Chefchaouen hotels, with Moroccan spreads and views over the blue city.
On-Site Spas: Several Chefchaouen hotels run their own spas and hammams, and visitors regularly recommend booking a massage or spa package.
Medina Parking: Parking in Chefchaouen sits at the medina's edge, so hotels with parking are outside the old town and a walk from the main square.

Top viewpoints

Waterfalls Akchour

6RQF+P3R, Rte d'Akchour, Talambote, Akchour 91000, Morocco

(6,040 reviews)

Chefchaouen Medina

5P9R+W2V, Chefchaouen, Morocco

(3,220 reviews)

Plaza Uta el Hamman

Chefchaouen, Morocco

(856 reviews)

Akchour Waterfalls

6V96+3MQ, Chefchaouen, Morocco

(779 reviews)

Place El Haouta

Chefchaouen 91000, Morocco

(705 reviews)

Top viewpoints

When to visit

October

25° / 14°

7 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

November

19° / 9°

7 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

December

16° / 7°

10 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JanuaryColdest month

15° / 5°

8 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

February

16° / 6°

8 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

MarchRainiest month

17° / 7°

13 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

April

20° / 9°

9 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

May

24° / 12°

6 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

June

29° / 16°

4 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

July

34° / 19°

0 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

AugustWarmest month

35° / 20°

1 day of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

September

29° / 16°

4 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

When to visit

Things to do

Private photo tour with a local pro photographer

(110 reviews)

From $79

Things to do

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2 days

Weekend in Chefchaouen

3 days

5-Day Chefchaouen Deep Dive

5 days

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Frequently asked questions about Chefchaouen

Where should I stay in Chefchaouen?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Chefchaouen:

Maison d'hotes Afassi★ 4.8 · 208 reviews
Casa Sabila★ 4.7 · 251 reviews
TAJ CHEFCHAOUEN Luxury Hotel and Spa★ 4.6 · 340 reviews

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Top viewpoints

Waterfalls Akchour

6RQF+P3R, Rte d'Akchour, Talambote, Akchour 91000, Morocco

(6,040 reviews)

Chefchaouen Medina

5P9R+W2V, Chefchaouen, Morocco

(3,220 reviews)

Plaza Uta el Hamman

Chefchaouen, Morocco

(856 reviews)

Akchour Waterfalls

6V96+3MQ, Chefchaouen, Morocco

(779 reviews)

Place El Haouta

Chefchaouen 91000, Morocco

(705 reviews)

Frequently asked questions about Chefchaouen

Where should I stay in Chefchaouen?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Chefchaouen:

Maison d'hotes Afassi★ 4.8 · 208 reviews
Casa Sabila★ 4.7 · 251 reviews
TAJ CHEFCHAOUEN Luxury Hotel and Spa★ 4.6 · 340 reviews

Things to do

Private photo tour with a local pro photographer

(110 reviews)

From $79

Dar Aldea★ 4.6 · 99 reviews

Puerta Azul★ 4.5 · 603 reviews

Lina Ryad & Spa★ 4.5 · 522 reviews

What are the best tours and activities in Chefchaouen?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in Chefchaouen:

Private photo tour with a local pro photographer★ 5.0 · 110 reviews · From $79
Explore chefchaouen like a local★ 4.9 · 170 reviews · From $26
Tour of Chefchaouen: Discover the Blue Pearl of Morocco★ 4.9 · 63 reviews · From $23
Excursion to the waterfalls and God's Bridge of Akchour★ 4.8 · 63 reviews · From $57
Agafay Desert - Quad camel and dinner show★ 4.8 · 87 reviews · From $46

What day trips can I take from Chefchaouen?

Full-day trips that start in Chefchaouen:

Excursion to the waterfalls and God's Bridge of Akchour★ 4.8 · 63 reviews · 7 hr · From $57
Agafay Desert - Quad camel and dinner show★ 4.8 · 87 reviews · 6 hr · From $46
Akchour waterfalls tours★ 4.9 · 83 reviews · 6 hr · From $92
Fes to Chefchaouen Day Trip★ 5.0 · 11 reviews · 13 hr · From $185
Traditional Cooking Class with Local Family | Village around Chefchaouen6 hr · From $74

What are some budget-friendly things to do in Chefchaouen?

Well-reviewed activities from $30 or less:

Walking Night Tour at Blue City with Local Guide★ 5.0 · 40 reviews · From $20
Tour of Chefchaouen: Discover the Blue Pearl of Morocco★ 4.9 · 63 reviews · From $23
Discover Akchour Waterfalls and Mountains Farms★ 4.9 · 10 reviews · From $23
Moroccan Dishes with a Local Family Cooking Classes★ 5.0 · 25 reviews · From $23
The Real Chefchaouen: Customized Walking Tour in the Blue city★ 5.0 · 41 reviews · From $23

Explore chefchaouen like a local

(170 reviews)

From $26

Tour of Chefchaouen: Discover the Blue Pearl of Morocco

2 hr

(63 reviews)

From $23

Excursion to the waterfalls and God's Bridge of Akchour

7 hr

(63 reviews)

From $57

Agafay Desert - Quad camel and dinner show

6 hr

(87 reviews)

From $46

Akchour waterfalls tours

6 hr

(83 reviews)

From $92

Chefchaouen Private Tour with Local Guide | Blue City Walk

(258 reviews)

From $40

Marrakech Hot Air Balloon Ride & Breakfast

(44 reviews)

From $102

Marrakech Traditional Hammam Massage Experience with Transfers

3h 30m

(26 reviews)

From $63

The Real Chefchaouen: Customized Walking Tour in the Blue city

(41 reviews)

From $23

Chefchaouen Traditional Wool Weaving Workshop with Local Artisans

1h 30m

(7 reviews)

From $34

Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit

3 hr

(48 reviews)

From $53

24°/ 14°

Overcast

5:15 PM local time (UTC+0)

Check weather

When to visit

October

25° / 14°

7 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

November

19° / 9°

7 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

December

16° / 7°

10 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JanuaryColdest month

15° / 5°

8 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

February

16° / 6°

8 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

MarchRainiest month

17° / 7°

13 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

April

20° / 9°

9 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

May

24° / 12°

6 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

June

29° / 16°

4 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

July

34° / 19°

0 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

AugustWarmest month

35° / 20°

1 day of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild

September

29° / 16°

4 days of rain

Comfortable

Wind: Mild