A three-day loop pairing imperial Fes with the blue city of Chefchaouen in the Rif mountains: a full day in the Fes medina, an overnight in the indigo old town, and the Akchour waterfalls before returning.
Day by day
Your 3-day plan
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Day 1
Fes el-Bali medina
A full guided day in the medieval medina: Bab Bou Jeloud, the Bou Inania Medersa, the Kairaouine university, the Nejjarine fountain and the Chouara tanneries, finishing with the souks and a sunset over the city from the Merinid Tombs.
- Bou Inania Medersa
- Chouara tanneries
- Kairaouine University
- Merinid Tombs sunset
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Day 2
Drive to Chefchaouen
Drive about four hours north through the Rif foothills to Chefchaouen, the blue city. Wander the indigo lanes, the Outa el-Hammam square and the kasbah, then climb to the Spanish Mosque for sunset over the blue rooftops. Overnight in the old town.
- Rif mountain drive
- Blue medina lanes
- Outa el-Hammam square
- Spanish Mosque sunset
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Day 3
Akchour waterfalls & return
A morning half-day hike into Talassemtane National Park for the Akchour waterfalls and the God's Bridge rock arch, then the scenic drive back south to Fes by evening.
- Akchour waterfalls
- God's Bridge
- Talassemtane National Park
Good to know
Practical notes
- Chefchaouen has no airport; the road from Fes takes about four hours each way, so a private driver is the comfortable option.
- Mornings are best for photos in Chefchaouen before the day-trip crowds arrive.
- Bring walking shoes for the Akchour hike — it's rocky and can be slippery near the falls.
Frequently asked
Can you do Fes and Chefchaouen in 3 days?
Yes — a full day in the Fes medina, a drive north with an overnight in Chefchaouen's blue old town, and a morning at the Akchour waterfalls before returning fits comfortably into three days with a private driver.
How far is Chefchaouen from Fes?
Chefchaouen is about four hours by road north of Fes, through the Rif mountains. There is no train or airport, so most travellers go by private transfer or grand taxi.
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