The Blue Pearl

Chefchaouen

Tucked into a fold of the Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen is a labyrinth of indigo lanes, hand-carved doors and hillside kasbahs. Mornings begin with mint tea on Place Outa el Hammam and end with sunset from the Spanish Mosque.

Trip highlights

Blue medina photo walk at first light
Ras El Maa spring & Spanish Mosque sunset
Weaving cooperative & goat-cheese tasting

Getting there

Located approximately 115 km southeast of Tangier, the scenic drive through the Rif Mountains takes between 1h50 and 2h30 by road (bus or car).

Good to know

Best explored on a weekday morning before day-tripper buses arrive, when the quiet blue alleys and morning mountain light are at their most atmospheric.

Tours that visit here

Rehla Al Shamal

5 days · from 1,350 DHS

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Rif and Sharq

7 days · from 2,500 DHS

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Blue Pearl Escape

3 days · from 890 DHS

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Chefchaouen & Tetouan Getaway

3 nights · from 1,350 DHS

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From our journal

The Best Time to Visit Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen looks different in every season. Here's how to pick your month, and what to expect from the light, the crowds and the weather.