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Chefchaouen's blue-washed houses on the hillside

The blue city of the Rif

Chefchaouen

A relaxed mountain town of blue-washed lanes and hillside views in northern Morocco.

Chefchaouen sits in the Rif Mountains and is known for the blue-washed walls of its medina. It is slower and calmer than Morocco's big cities, which makes it a welcome change of pace.

It can be a day trip from Fez or a night in the mountains, and it pairs well with the imperial cities.

Best for

  • Photographers
  • Slower travel
  • Pairing with Fez

Highlights

The blue medina

Narrow lanes, stairways and courtyards washed in shades of blue.

Plaza Uta el-Hammam

The central square, surrounded by cafes and the old kasbah.

Mountain scenery

Hillside viewpoints over the town and the surrounding Rif.

Craft and local goods

Weaving and other regional crafts are sold in the medina.

Chefchaouen in pictures

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  • A quiet street in Chefchaouen's medina
  • Chefchaouen's blue-washed houses on the hillside
  • A blue courtyard with potted plants in Chefchaouen
  • Blue staircase with flower pots in Chefchaouen
  • Blue-washed town of Chefchaouen climbing a green hillside
  • Old stone walls and gardens in northern Morocco

Practical information

  • The town is hilly and many lanes have steps; comfortable shoes help.
  • Mountain weather can be cooler and wetter than the plains.

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