Christened ‘The Blue Pearl’ of Morocco, Chefchaouen is a city that’s instantly recognisable by the wash of cerulean all over.
The medina of Chefchaouen is the bustling old town area characterised by winding streets, decorative doors and walls painted in every shade of blue. Sip on some freshly squeezed orange juice from one of the many merchants around as you wander, pausing to shop for local handicrafts or snap a stunning photo. Its main square is the Place Outa el Hammam, dominated by the Grand Mosque and the Andalusian-style Kasbah, both of which date back to the 15th century. Offering a break from all the blue, the rust-hued Kasbah is home to lush gardens, an old prison and a cultural museum.
Nestled in the foothills of the Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen offers its visitors plenty of picturesque hiking trails. You can climb up to the Spanish Mosque for beautiful vistas of the blue-and-white city cast in a warm glow at sunset. Located near one of the medina’s gates is the Ras el-Maa – a tiny waterfall that serves as the city’s main source of water. Here, you can spend some time people-watching by the gushing spring as the locals gather to do their washing.
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| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | € 10 = £8.51 |
| Language | Arabic |
| Average weekend price | £47 per night |
| Average weekday price | £45 per night |
| Typical stay | 1 night |
It is a place to stay a least one day we actually arrive !
15 May 2024
It is a place to stay a least one day we actually arrive !at Del Rio , the place is in the old town 🩵🩵we were greeted with big smile and love !!! We check in quick ! They let us come early since we have plan to hike the water falls Akchour Do not miss them !!! Beautiful hike !!! It is a must !!!! out side the town , in mi personal opinion the city is worth to visit but to many dogs 💩,,, need to be clean constantly,,, the mountains view are breathtaking!! The all stay make it worth it cause the location of this HOTEL DELRIO ! 💯 recommend! The room was extremely small but worth every second! We went to one of main plaza beautiful restaurant, ambience the food was horrible!!! Not the taste was old !!! I wish I remembered the name but pls look closer before you seat down, I love cats 🐈⬛ but under my beautiful booth I hav a lot cats 🐈 and smells,,, just be aware , I have eat on the streets of Marrakesh, and other places and food taste great and fresh !!! Eyes 👀 open 🩵🩵🩵but my opinion out is romantic and beautiful! Must see .
A ridiculously picturesque city with a quaint Médina to...
6 May 2024
A ridiculously picturesque city with a quaint Médina to stroll though. An afternoon, dinner, one night and breakfast is likely enough time to explore the area. There are lots of hills/stairs so might not be ideal for people with mobility issues.
It is a more laid back place compared with where we had come...
26 April 2024
It is a more laid back place compared with where we had come from in Morocco ie. the bustling city of Fez -So we instantly felt more relaxed! We mostly enjoyed exploring by walking at our own pace in this pretty town in the mountains. We enjoyed views from rooftops and from the top of the Kasbah. We had good meals- one at the main square a restaurant called Twins which was great for people watching and to see the entertainers! Also the other restaurant we went to twice was called Cafe Clock where there was live music every night and the staff were very helpful and interested in chatting with us..
Picturesque town with lots of photo opportunities and hiking...
28 March 2024
Picturesque town with lots of photo opportunities and hiking directly out of town. Smallish, but fun Medina which is full of steps and alleys you can get lost in, but easy to get out of as well. A bit touristy but souks are not pushy at all.
Scenic, but lots of tourists (including us!
26 February 2024
Scenic, but lots of tourists (including us!) most handicrafts for sale did not appear to be of high quality; however, some rugs looked quite nice but I didn’t have the capacity (room) to consider purchasing any.
We went on motorcycles
20 January 2024
We went on motorcycles the road up to it is in a terriable state and th elighting is very poor. If you go in the winter then its just another rainy town. Lots off ferrel dogs about pulling bins over in search of food and leaving the place less than desirable. Of which the locals were happy about. So my advice do not go in winter
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