Chefchaouen: The Blue Town of the Rif

One night is enough to see the medina, the kasbah and the sunset from the Spanish Mosque. A second night lets you walk in the Rif or simply enjoy the town at its quietest, early and late.

April to June and September to October. Summer is busier but rarely too hot thanks to the altitude, and from November to March you should expect cold nights and rain.

There is no single agreed answer. The tradition is often linked to the Jewish families who settled here, for whom blue recalled the sky and heaven; others say it keeps houses cool or deters mosquitoes. Today residents repaint every spring.

There is no airport or railway. The town is reached by road: about two hours from Tangier and three and a half from Fes. On our tours you arrive in a private vehicle and walk into the medina with your driver-guide.

Yes. Chefchaouen is used to welcoming travellers and serious problems are rare. Take the same care you would anywhere: keep valuables out of sight in busy places and agree prices in advance. On a private tour your driver-guide is with you throughout the journey.

Yes. Chefchaouen features in many of our private tours, and every itinerary can be adjusted. Tell us how long you would like to stay and we will build the route around it.