Discover Chefchaouen 2026

Since the 1930s, when Jewish refugees brought the tradition, the houses of the medina have been painted in countless shades of blue, earning the city its nickname Blue Pearl and making it one of the most photographed places in Morocco.

The fortress built in the 18th century in the center of the medina now houses a small ethnographic museum with traditional costumes, musical instruments and craftsmanship from the Rif region, plus a quiet garden overlooking the blue rooftops of the old town.

The green, water-rich mountains around the city invite hikes to waterfalls like the Cascades d'Akchour and through cedar forests, forming a refreshing contrast to the drier landscapes further south in Morocco.

The café-lined main square in the heart of the medina sits right next to the old kasbah and the Great Mosque, inviting you to watch the colorful bustle of merchants and travelers over a glass of mint tea.

From Fès or Tangier, Chefchaouen is conveniently reachable by bus in about four or two hours respectively. The nearest international airport is in Tangier, about 120 kilometers away.

Since the 1930s, when Jewish refugees brought the tradition, the houses of the medina have been painted in countless shades of blue, earning the city its nickname Blue Pearl and making it one of the most photographed places in Morocco.

The fortress built in the 18th century in the center of the medina now houses a small ethnographic museum with traditional costumes, musical instruments and craftsmanship from the Rif region, plus a quiet garden overlooking the blue rooftops of the old town.

The green, water-rich mountains around the city invite hikes to waterfalls like the Cascades d'Akchour and through cedar forests, forming a refreshing contrast to the drier landscapes further south in Morocco.