Fes, Morocco· Concierge · Mon–Sat · 09:00–18:00 GMT+1
Chefchaouen · Photo: Buiobuione, CC BY-SA 4.0
This 3-day loop pairs a full day in the Fes medina with a drive to Chefchaouen for one night in the blue old town, then the Akchour waterfalls before you return to Fes. It suits travellers who want the medina and the Rif mountains on one short trip, with one travel day each way.
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. Best for combining the medina with the mountains.
Day 1
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.
On the way: Bou Inania Medersa, Chouara tanneries, Kairaouine University, Merinid Tombs sunset
Day 2
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.
On the way: Rif mountain drive, Blue medina lanes, Outa el-Hammam square, Spanish Mosque sunset
Day 3
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.
On the way: Akchour waterfalls, God's Bridge, Talassemtane National Park
One travel day each way.
Chouara tannery, FesChefchaouen 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.
Longer, shorter or further: the same guides and drivers, a different route.
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