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From Casablanca : Chefchaouen day trip including lunch

1. From Casablanca : Chefchaouen day trip including lunch

Visit the city of Chefchaouen while you are in Casablanca, and enjoy your private journey by an A/C minivan with WI-FI onboard driven by a kind, experienced, and English-speaking chauffeur. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the historic sight, and charming landmarks of the blue city such as Uta El Hamam square, the old medina, Ras El-Ma waterfall, and more... and have a Moroccan lunch in one of the city's restaurants. Finish your day trip with a comfortable journey to Casablanca for a drop-off at your hotel or accommodation in the city.

Chefchaouen: Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops

2. Chefchaouen: Guided Food Tour with over 6 Tasting Stops

Your Moroccan food adventure begins with a meet and greet at Bab Al Ain, from here, walk through the picturesque streets of the Old Medina and feel immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of Chefchaouen. As you wander through the bustling laneways of the Medina, learn about how food is at the heart of Moroccan culture, history and traditions, and stop at over 6 delicious vendors to taste the flavors of the region. There’s plenty to taste along the way, including fresh juices, dates, olives, cheese, fruit, tea, and more. Midway through the tour, stop at a traditional local restaurant for lunch or dinner to taste an array of authentic delicacies and learn more about Moroccan food and culture.

From Rabat: Highlights Day Trip To Chefchaouen

3. From Rabat: Highlights Day Trip To Chefchaouen

Sign up for a full-day excursion to Chefchaouen, a small beautiful town situated in the middle of the mountains. Explore the city's highlights, including the Medina, the Outa Hammam Square and the Laundries Of Chefchaouen. Also, pay holy visits to the Great Mosque and the Alcazaba. Chefchaouen was one of the main bases of the Spanish army. In this city, the ceremony of transfer of the sovereignty of the region to Morocco took place, taking the Spanish flag, in 1956. Currently, Chefchaouen is a vital tourism centre, which has attracted immigrants from other areas of Morocco, mainly from the south. This city is considered a "Holy City" and has several places.

From Fez: Chefchaouen Day Trip

4. From Fez: Chefchaouen Day Trip

Enjoy a comfortable drive to the beautiful city of Chefchaouen after pick-up from the airport or your accommodations in Fez. Chefchaouen is famous for it's blue-painted buildings. On arrival you'll have time to explore the beautiful Medina including Place Outa el Hammam. Admire picturesque streets and do some shopping for local crafts and souvenirs. This region of Morocco is particularly known for it's handmade wool blankets and clothing. You'll also want to enjoy lunch in a local restaurant (at your own cost). Then, before you head back to Fez, visit the Ras El Ma River to take in the beautiful scenery and views of the surrounding Rif Mountains.

Chaouen: 4- Hour Moroccan Cooking Class

5. Chaouen: 4- Hour Moroccan Cooking Class

Dive into the local culture and discover the rich mix of Berber, Arabic, Andalusian, and Mediterranean influence in the national cuisine. A local chef will present you with various choices of meals to prepare including tagine, fish Bastille, harcha (bread made from semolina), and Arabic pastries.  The day begins with hotel pickup from Chefchaouen. Once at the local home, get to know all the specialty ingredients in Moroccan cooking and chat with the host about Moroccan culture and customs. You are welcome to ask as much as you like – your local host will be happy to help you discover the culinary traditions.  Learn about the proper presentation of gourmet plates and then sit down to enjoy your homemade meal. Finish off with a typical Moroccan tea and collect your Certificate of Completion for the class.

From Malaga: Private Tour of Chefchaouen

6. From Malaga: Private Tour of Chefchaouen

Start with pickup from your hotel in Malaga and be taken to the ferry boat for your journey across the Mediterranean Sea to Tangier. Once in Tangier, meet your guide and driver at the ferry terminal and begin the journey to Chefchaouen. Enjoy the scenery of the Moroccan countryside on the way.  Take a guided tour of the "blue pearl" Chefchaouen. Wander through its charming stepped streets and between the blue whitewashed houses and shops. Learn about the history of the city and the many theories as to how it got its blue color. After 3 hours in this charming town, be returned to Tangier to take the ferry. Back in Malaga, be dropped back at your hotel in the late evening.

Chefchaouen "Blue Pearl" Day Trip from Fes Group or Private

7. Chefchaouen "Blue Pearl" Day Trip from Fes Group or Private

Fes Desert Trip’s driver, will pick you up from you hotel or Riad at 8 am for the fascinating drive to the North of Morocco for you to explore the unique and beautiful small city of Chefchaouen, the famous "Blue City" of Morocco. You will drive through the verdant forests, broad, lush valleys, deeply cut gorges and towering mountain peaks that surround the city of Chaouen. Wander through the narrow streets, painted in blue and white, of this peaceful place founded in 1471 by Moulay Ali ben Moussa as a kasbah, or walled fortress which you can still visit today. It has a more recently added and very picturesque garden too. Moving through the blue alleys, with the bright sun reflecting from the walls is a feeling somewhat like walking under a shallow blue sea, an amazing sensation. The markets are full of genuine, good quality local handicrafts, with styles not found elsewhere in Morocco; broad brightly coloured 'sombrero'-like hats, decorated with ornamental thread, hand-woven blankets in bright patterns and a range of woollen clothes. The town square, surrounded by restaurants and cafes where you may be able to sample the delicious local goat's cheese is another place to enjoy, sit down, relax and breath in the rich atmosphere. There are many other monuments to look at, including the 15th century Grande Mosque and the Place Mohammed park with it's stunning views of the Rif Mountains. At the end of the day you will be driven back to Fes and dropped off at your accommodation

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What people are saying about Chefchaouen

Overall rating

4.5 / 5

based on 30 reviews

If you’re looking for a good way to see the country, book your trip with Adil. There is a lot of driving, but there are stops every 1.5 to 2 hours. Adil is very knowledgeable about the country and speaks many languages. He made us feel safe and was very welcoming. The tour guides in Fes (Abdul) and Chefchaouen (Mohamed) were great and very knowledgeable about the towns. The riad’s are booked through the organization so you don’t have to worry about planning anything. The dinners at the riad’s are also included. One tip is to consolidate your luggage into a smaller one because the riad’s have many steps. Your other luggage is safe with Adil in the van. Yes, there is free WiFi in the van. Pick-ups and drop-offs to your riad are planned with the organization and also included. Highly recommended!

I highly recommend this activity for anyone who wants to see Morocco but has only a few days. Our driver was amazing and brought us to the better places and contacted the best local guide in every city we visited to make sure we have the best experience. It’s the best way to visit more cities in once in the comfort of a big car without the hassle of driving!

My family and I had an amazing time on our trip. Madih was a great guide. He shared a ton of interesting facts about Morocco on our way. We’d highly recommend this tour to anyone who’s interested in seeing Chefchaouen from Fez!

The trip was good. The driver MIDI was very knowledgeable and helpful. The guides in each city were friendly and professional. I would recommend this trip

Excellent way to discover the culture and history of the country. Absolutely safe and friendly.