Day Trips from Fes to Chefchaouen
Overview Day trip from Fes to Chefchaouen
A Fes to Chefchaouen day trip is one of the most enjoyable day trips setting out from Fes. The landscapes of North Morocco are both very varied and very pretty ending on this trip in the beautiful serenity of the rolling Rif Mountains.
On this day trip, you will get enormous pleasure from walking through the quiet blue-washed streets. They invite everyone and anyone to take multiple photos of this unique little town. Just wandering up and down the lanes and staircases interspersing this picturesque medina fully introduces the local lifestyle.
And when it’s time to rest the legs, there are many little cafés offering a welcome space to relax, overlooking the majestic Rif Mountains.
Highlights of the day trip from Fes to Chefchaouen
- The beautiful scenery of the north of Morocco and a scenic drive over the breath-taking Rif Mountains
- The Grand Mosque with a photogenic and unusual minaret
- The Kasbah Museum
- The Andalusian Gardens
- The medina with its vibrant shops full of local handicrafts
- The unique blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen
Itinerary Chefchaouen day trip from Fes
At 8:30 a.m., you will be picked up from your riad in an air-conditioned vehicle for this day trip to Chefchaouen from Fes. The Rif Mountain chain and the stunning northern Moroccan landscapes are visible from the road.When you arrive in Chefchaouen, we recommend that you go to the Grand Mosque so that you can take pictures of its distinctive octagonal minaret. You will then make a quick stop at the Kasbah Museum, located in the Andalusian Gardens, a verdant haven that perfectly contrasts with this quaint blue city. You can view an intriguing assortment of artifacts that tell the history of the Chefchaouen region in this ethnographic museum.
After lunch in one of the many restaurants, the trip continues, slowly wandering through the highly decorated streets, and up and down the unusually decorative lanes. You’ll be amazed by the authenticity of the medina and its vibrant souks with unique local handicrafts, especially woven ones.
And when you are tired from climbing up and down the myriad of staircases, why not sit down and relax in one of the many little cafés?
You drive back over the Rif Mountains and arrive in Fes by the end of the afternoon, so marking the end of your day trip from Fes to Chefchaouen.
What is included in a Chefchaouen day trip:
- Transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle; 4×4 Toyota Prado TX or deluxe van and fuel
- Pick-up from and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Fes
- English/ French/ Spanish/ Italian speaking driver/guide
- Free time to explore the major sites of Chefchaouen
- The opportunity to ask the driver to stop for breaks or visits whenever you wish
What is not included in day trip:
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Tips & extras