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Things To Do in Chefchaouen

Nestled within the serene backdrop of the Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen is best explored on feet. The best place to experience the street life of Chefchaouen is the old medina. The blue streets of Chefchaouen create a stunning background for photographs. Some locations that have been made popular for their Instagramworthiness may charge a small amount for posing.

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Things To Do in Chefchaouen

Beyond the blue streets of Chefchaouen, the Spanish Mosque stands atop a hill as the town's most-visited sunrise and sunset point. The trail begins from Bab-el-Ansar, the eastern gate of the town’s medina, and passes the River Ras el’Ma giving way to a paved pathway lined with prickly pear and agave cacti plants on both sides. The track culminates in a bridge and around a dozen final steps to take you to the top from where the view can be enjoyed.

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Things To Do in Chefchaouen

Built in a mix of Moroccan and Andalusian architecture, the medina is the heart of laid-back Chefchaouen. Exploring the streets and the local houses and finding the best photography shots are the main things to do here. At the centre of Medina lies the cobbled Plaza Uta El-Hammam, lined with street food stalls, cafes, and restaurants. The Chefchaouen Kasbah is also located within the medina.

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Things To Do in Chefchaouen

Situated within the medina of Chefchaouen, Plaza Uta el-Hammam is the main cobblestoned esplanade designed with Arabian and Spanish influences. It is lined by local shops, alfresco cafes, and Mediterranean trees like olives, figs, and mulberries. The plaza houses the 15th-century Grande Mosque and the clay-brown coloured fortress prison of Kasbah that now serves as the Ethnographic Museum. .

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Things To Do in Chefchaouen

The Ethnographic Museum of Chefchaouen displays several artefacts that reflect Morrocan culture, traditions, and heritage. It is housed within the 15th-century Chefchaouen Kasbah in the town centre of Plaza Uta el-Hammam. The museum offers an insight into how art, craft, and trade evolved in the region, from prehistoric hand tools and spearheads to pottery wheels and pre-Roman tools to modern-day weapons.

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Things To Do in Chefchaouen

There is much to see in the lanes and alleyways of Chefchaouen that can be better experienced if you have a guide with you explaining the history and culture of every nook and cranny. The best local tours usually start from the Spanish part of the city, uncovering the colonial past of Chefchaouen. A tour of the Plaza Uta el-Hammam, the Kasbah, and the Grande Mosque is usually included in the tours. If you are a foodie, you can also take a food walk tour, exploring the best tagines, couscous, and roasted beef or lamb in town.

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Things To Do in Chefchaouen

A riad is a traditional Moroccan or Andalusian residence with a palatial design and an interior courtyard with a garden. Near-ruined houses and riad-style architecture have been renovated and turned into hotels and guest houses where you can spend a weekend exploring the city. Most of these riads have beautiful gardens up front and terraces on different levels. Stunning Chefchaouen sunrises and sunsets against the Rif Mountains can be experienced from these terraces.

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Things To Do in Chefchaouen

The Grand Mosque of Chefchaouen is the town’s oldest Islamic worship place and the principal mosque for Friday namaz congregations. Located at the central Plaza Uta el-Hammam, the clay red and brown shades of the Grand Mosque set it apart from the usual blue and white of Chefchaouen. The interiors are closed to non-Muslim visitors, but they can admire the structure's facade from the outside.

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Things To Do in Chefchaouen

A derivative of a prominent Islamic culture, Chefchaoueun has several hammams or public baths where you can experience authentic cleansing. Located just off Plaza Uta el-Hammam is Hammam el-Balad, the city’s first public bath dating back to the 16th century. Hammam el-Hamra and Hammam Meslouhi are two other prominent public baths here.

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Things To Do in Chefchaouen

Ras El Maa Waterfall is a perfect one-day hike destination for nature lovers and adventure addicts alike. The waterfall comprises a series of brisk cascades that give way to a gurgling spring. It eventually empties into the Mediterranean Sea. The rocky terrain that beds the waterfall and the surrounding flora creates a refreshing environment for relaxation and a picturesque one for pictures. The hike is suitable for people of all ages and can be completed up and down in a couple of hours.

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Things To Do in Chefchaouen

Akchour Waterfalls are a hidden gem of Morrocco located an hour’s drive from Chefchaoueun. The waterfall nestles within the Talassemtane National Park on the slopes of the Rif Mountains. There are a number of smaller cascades till you reach the main drop at the top. The hike is 4 kilometres round trip to the lower falls and around 12 kilometres round trip to the Grand Cascade and God’s Bridge.

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Things To Do in Chefchaouen

The Rif Mountains surround the quaint town of Chefchaouenn and offer some exciting and offbeat hiking trails. It is Morocco’s northernmost mountain chain that slopes upwards from the Mediterranean Sea to the east side of Tangier. The Akchour Waterfalls hike is one of the most popular treks that take you through the Talassemtane National Park. Mount Tissouka and Sfiha Telj are other exciting trails here.

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Things To Do in Chefchaouen

Talassemtane National Park is located in the Rif region of Northern Morocco and is known for its stunning landscapes, beautiful waterfalls, rugged mountains, and scenic lush green cover. Take a guided tour to explore the rock art sites, hike through the rugged terrain, and enjoy the fantastic views. The park also offers several camping sites for those who wish to spend the night in the wilderness.

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Things To Do in Chefchaouen

Fes is an ancient UNESCO-recognized walled city on the northeastern side of Morocco. Everywhere you look, there is a maze of medinas, vibrant colors, mosques, tagine, madrassas, and magnificent chaos. In addition, it houses several craftsmen and artisans that retain its authentic crafts like intricate wood carving, hand-wrought metalsmithing and zellige tilework.