Destination · Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen
Nestled in the Rif Mountains, the "Blue City" charms visitors with its indigo-washed alleyways and peaceful mountain atmosphere.
City identity
Chefchaouen at a glance
Heritage
The must-see sites of Chefchaouen
Église de Chefchaouen
Grande Mosquée (Bou Zaafar)
Hammam de Chefchaouen
Mellah de Chefchaouen
Mosquée Espagnole
Place Outa el Hammam
Official ticketsQasba de Chefchaouen
Ras El Ma
Live
Live Chefchaouen
Guides
Prepare your stay in Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen: The Blue City Tucked into the Rif Mountains
Kasbah of Chefchaouen: access, opening hours, prices and e-ticket
Chefchaouen: History, Heritage, and Practical Information
Morocco's National Foundation of Museums: a guide to visiting its museums
What to Visit in Morocco? Moroccan Heritage Guide – Vol. 2
✦ SoukMarrakech Shop ✦
Authentic Souvenirs from Morocco
Original designs printed on demand and shipped straight to you — some pieces in limited, numbered editions.
Chefchaouen Impressionist Sweatshirt
Crewneck sweatshirt: Chefchaouen in impressionist paint, blue houses, bougainvillea and golden sun over the mountains.
Chefchaouen Blue City Sweatshirt
Crewneck sweatshirt: a painterly tribute to Chefchaouen, its blue lanes, sunlit steps and bougainvillea.
Kids' Hoodie Chefchaouen Blue City
Kids' hoodie inspired by the blue lanes of Chefchaouen: small calligraphic motif on the front, watercolor scene on the back.
Practical information
Road distances (fastest driving route, based on OpenStreetMap): motorway where there is one, otherwise national road. Journey times are indicative, where known.
| From | Distance | Road | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| RabatCapital | 246 km | national road | — |
| Casablanca | 338 km | motorway | — |
| Marrakech | 571 km | motorway | 7h |
| Fez | 196 km | national road | — |
| Agadir | 791 km | motorway | — |
| Tangier | 112 km | national road | — |
| TetouanNearest city | 63 km | national road | — |
Useful services in Chefchaouen
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