Trip To Chefchaouen From Fes: Discover Blue City's History and Culture
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Discover the history and culture of Chefchaouen, the famous blue city, on a private sightseeing tour from Fes. Explore the Medina, City Hall, and the Great Mosque while learning about the significance of the blue buildings. Don't miss the chance to visit the Ras El Maa Waterfall and admire the Arab-Andalusian architecture. Book now for a personalized experience!
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rif - Pick-up at at8.00h morning from your stay in Fes. And then drive you towards a beautiful blue pearl perfectly hidden between the cliffs of the high Rif Mountains.
    You will have stop for panoramic view of Chahade Dam for pictures.
    We will stop along the way to take some mesmerizing pictures of the panoramic views.

  • Chefchaouen - Upon you arrival to the beautiful blue city at 12.00h, so we will wander through its blue narrow streets, lined with captivating little shops.
    Where you can find the most creative and captivating Moroccan handicrafts, mostly beautifully woven items (Chefchaouen’s specialty)
    You will have a memorable tour through the blue-washed buildings. Small squares. Ornate fountains and houses with elaborately decorated authentic doorways and red tile roofs.
    You will enjoy wandering around the ancient ruins of the Blue City.

  • Chefchaouen Medina - The old medina of an Andalusian style is the main attraction of the city

  • Chefchaouen Cemetery - Small and quiet, the Chefchaouen Cemetery points to the remnants of a once vibrant culture. Visitors may notice that many of the tombs have inscriptions written in Arabic

  • Kasbah Museum - fortress and museum

  • Place Outa el Hammam - The central square of Chefchaouen is full of restaurants at a good price for lunch or dinner. It is a fairly large square where there is plenty of life. In this square is the Kasbah (fortress) and the first mosque of the city.

  • Spanish Mosque - If time permits we will go uphill to watch one of the best sunsets of Morocco

  • Ras El Maa Waterfall - Main fountain of the city and its main reason reason of existance in this place

  • Grand Mosque - Constructed in the 15th century, Chefchaouen’s Grande Mosque was built on the orders of Moulay Mohamed Ben Ali Ben Rachid, the son of the city’s founder. It features an octagonal minaret, which is somewhat unusual when compared to the many square minarets that generally tower over the nation’s myriad mosques. The shape was influenced by Andalusian styles, brought to the country by Muslims from Spain. Built from stone, the shades of brown and beige are juxtaposed against the nearby blue and white buildings. Admiring the mosque is among the top things to do in the city. Do note that non-Muslim visitors are not permitted to enter the mosque.

What's Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional driver
  • Hotel pickup included
What's Not Included
  • GUIDE
  • FOOD AND DRINK
Additional Information

Embark on an exploration of the famed blue city, popularly known as Chefchaouen, on a guided tour. Accompanied by a private guide, traverse the narrow lanes and visit key attractions like the Medina, Mohammed V square, City Hall, and the Great Mosque. Your knowledgeable guide will provide insights into the city’s history and culture, explaining why its buildings are cloaked in blue.

*Appreciate the magnificent Arab-Andalusian architecture as you stroll.

*Stop at the Ras El Maa Waterfall and understand its significance.

*Select from multiple tour timings to fit your convenience.

*A private tour ensures a custom-tailored experience.

Location
Fes
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Getaway49169775315
May 12, 2024
beautiful person - when i came here the only thing i see beautiful with heart was issam. he is cool person he did everything as we say nothing to complaign
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Getaway11947309788
May 12, 2024
safe travel - if you are with family then you should get their service because they are nice and professional people you are safe and secure from all side
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Hoangtail
May 11, 2024
issam is nice man - excellent tour to be able to see the blue city , just enough time once you arrive to visit the city and enjoy a great lunch . top guide.
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Travel08766443443
May 11, 2024
good service - the traveling was longer then started nearly 4 hours each way plus stops. it was a good day never the less but you should be more accurate on travel time.
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Quest01109252238
May 10, 2024
nice driver - Transport service to chefchaouen with various stops for a coffee and bathroom break. driver available, tip.. the road is full of curves if you can get in front
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Guide24179274511
May 9, 2024
roads are not good - a beautiful little town the driver was great you should be careful on the journey though as the roads are really bad. If you have problem with switch backs are similer you should take a pill beforehand. otherwise it was really work seen and we can only recommand it.
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Dinhdatl
May 9, 2024
issam is good guy - very good day spent in chefchaouen thanks again to issam for these advices and his very good mood. we recommand to everyone.
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Ngockietp
May 8, 2024
beautiful place - The driver issam was very kind and thoughtful, he accompained us to chefchaouen as due to demonstration, he could not continue with the car and during the journey he also offered us water, a beautiful city that deserves to be visited.
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Tucangt
May 8, 2024
They are good - The service is well organised, they are very punctual the van is new and quite comfortable. we left at 8am from riad. there are 3 stops planed on the outward journey. lake view possibility to drink a fresh juice, rif motel possibility to use bathroom and eat something and the last one on the road and see all of chefchaouen from afar
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Hoanghuyn2024
May 8, 2024
super journey - We were picked up a close to our hotel ( we communicated this to the agency issam via phone and whatsapp). our driver issam was very helpful so big thanks to him
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