Day Trip From Fes to Chefchaouen
Day Trip From Fes to Chefchaouen
Description :
Full day trip from Fes to the blue city of Chefchaouen, the famous Moroccan city with blue and white streets in the Rif mountains. During this 12-hour private trip, you will discover: shops, cafés, the 15th century mosque, the Outa el Hammam area, and the Kasbah museum. Chefchaouen is a city in northern Morocco located 600 meters above sea level in the Rif mountain range. The city’s name, Chaouen, means “the horns” in Amazigh Rifain, referring to the mountain peaks that dominate and surround the city.The region offers significant and diverse tourist potentialities, including historical sites; the major areas of interest of this journey are: the blue and white colored streets, the 15th century mosque, the location outa lahmam, the museum, and the Portuguese Kasbah.
Highlights :
- Cross the Talassemtan Forest and the city of Ouazzane.
- Enjoy a walk in the blue and white streets.
- Discover one of Morocco’s most beautiful towns.
- Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Rif mountains.
- Explore the city and visit: the square outa lahmam, the 15th century mosque, the museum and the Kasbah.
- Enjoy a traditional local food.
- Visit Chefchaouen on a day trip from Fez.
- Visit the source of Ras El Maa (optional).
Itinerary :
This day journey to Chaouen de Fès through the Rif mountains, you will find Chafchaouen, a mountain village in northeastern Morocco with a stunning setting that is full of charm and authenticity. The city is distinguished by its Andalusian blue architecture and is well-known for its gorgeous indigenous Rifi rugs.
Every nook and cranny of Chefchaouen’s Medina gives a breathtaking view of the city streets and neighboring mountains. Its little streets are quite lovely, vibrant, and enjoyable to wander through. Uta el-Hammam is the heart of the medina and a popular meeting spot for residents, with numerous decent cafés. In the same plaza, you’ll see the city’s grand mosque and the kasbah, which has lovely gardens.The visit to Chefchaouen should also take your time and immerse you in the way of life of its residents, which is considerably different from the frenzied pace of Morocco’s main towns. You can go down to the contemporary city to visit the weekly market (Monday or Thursday), when mountain residents dressed in traditional attire gather to sell their wares.