Full-Day Trip to Chefchaouen from Fez

The City That Will 'Blue' You Away

Chefchaouen: known as the ‘Blue Pearl’ of Morocco, because of its fantastic blue houses and streets. Jewish immigrants painted the houses blue, and people have been guessing for years as to why. It is this mystery that gives the city its charm and makes it a long-standing popular tourist destination.

Your driver, who speaks English and French, will pick you up at Fez and drive you to Chefchaouen. During the 4-hour drive, enjoy several stops at the local restaurants and cafes for a quick snack and other refreshments. Once you’re at Chefchaouenthe, marvel at the incredible blue walls that make this town famous. Enjoy exploring the picturesque small city streets of the medina until you arrive at the impressive Plaza Uta el-Hammam, where you can see what remains of the great Kasbah. Here, visit the 18th-century Kasbah museum that houses a collection of antiques, artifacts & statues detailing the history of the Tangier area which helps you absorb the Moorish and Spanish atmosphere. Take pictures by the Ras Elma river that runs through the old city and observe the hundreds of restaurants and coffee shops lining the Plaza or visit the Grande Mosque, originally built by the son of the town's founder. After - hours spent exploring this beautiful city, your driver will take you back to Fez.