Chefchaouen · Rif — Maroc
Tucked into the Rif mountains, Chefchaouen dazzles with a medina of a thousand blues. Flower-filled lanes, quiet squares, springs and whitewashed rooftops make it one of the most photogenic towns on earth.
Perched at 660 m in the Rif mountains, Chefchaouen was founded in 1471 as a stronghold against Portuguese invasions. Its blue colour, born of Jewish mellah traditions in the 15th century and refreshed each spring by its residents, gives it a unique glow. The day includes the car-free medina, the Kasbah (ethnographic museum), the Ras el-Maa spring, Outa el-Hammam square, wool souks and panoramic rooftops. Lunch of local specialities (kid tagine, harira) and free time for photos. Return to Marrakech via the coastal road or via Tangier, depending on your starting point.
Early morning departure, arrival in Chefchaouen mid-morning. Guided tour of the medina, the Kasbah, the Ras el-Maa spring and the souks. Free lunch, then free time to stroll and photograph. Return in the evening.
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