Chefchaouen 3-day tour with the Akchour waterfalls hike
Chefchaouen weekend · 3 days / 2 nights
This Chefchaouen tour is a 3-day / 2-night weekend that leaves every Friday, all year, from 890 MAD per person in a riad, or 1,250 MAD in a boutique hotel with a private guide. A guided hike through Talassemtane National Park to the Akchour waterfalls and a sunrise walk to the Spanish Mosque are included.
Why you'll love this trip
- Orientation walk through cobalt-blue alleyways followed by dinner on a medina rooftop
- Guided hike through Talassemtane National Park along clear rivers to the Akchour waterfalls
- Riverside lunch with feet practically in the stream in the shady Akchour valley
- Sunrise walk up to the Spanish Mosque for panoramic views over the waking blue city
What's included
- 2 nights riad
- Guided mountain hike
- Sunrise photo walk
Is this trip for you?
A great fit if
- You want a compact, beautifully paced 3-day weekend focused on Chefchaouen and nature
- You prefer intimate small-group or private departures with authentic riad lodging
- You enjoy scenic mountain walks, including Akchour waterfalls and the Spanish Mosque sunrise
Not for you if
- You are looking for an extensive multi-city tour covering coastal ports and imperial capitals
- You want a completely flat, effortless trip with no hill climbs or uneven stone steps
Overview
A short, beautifully paced weekend in Chefchaouen and the Talassemtane park — perfect for a first taste of the north.
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Day by day itinerary
Settle into your accommodation, wander the indigo-washed alleyways, and enjoy sunset over the rooftops of Chefchaouen.
Take a guided hike through Talassemtane's forested gorge to the cascading waterfalls, pausing for a fresh lunch right by the stream.
Climb to the Spanish Mosque for panoramic sunrise views across the valley, browse local weaving workshops, and conclude your getaway.
Packing & preparation checklist
- Trail shoes or sturdy sneakers with deep traction for the forested Akchour hike
- Small daypack with refillable water bottle for trail hydration
- Light warm fleece or sweater for early sunrise walks to the Spanish Mosque
- Compact quick-dry towel or water sandals for dipping feet at the Akchour stream
- Cash in Dirhams (MAD/DHS) for riverside tagine lunches and local mountain crafts
Frequently asked questions
This weekend gives you 3 days / 2 nights: an evening in the medina, a full day hiking to the Akchour waterfalls, then sunrise at the Spanish Mosque before the return.
890 MAD per person with 2 nights in a traditional riad and breakfasts, or 1,250 MAD with 2 nights in a boutique hotel, breakfasts and a private guide.
Every Friday, all year. Ask us on WhatsApp for the departure city and time of the Friday you want.
On this trip, on day 2 a guide walks you along the river through Talassemtane National Park to the Akchour waterfalls, with lunch by the water.
From our journal
Akchour hike from Chefchaouen: distance, timing and what to pack
Distance, timing, terrain and packing advice for the Akchour waterfalls and God's Bridge day trip.
