About two to three days is the best time to spend in Chefchaouen. This is why:
Day 1: Getting to know the Medina
Morning: Getting there and walking around the streets
When you check in to your room: When you get to Chefchaouen, find a riad or hotel in the area and stay there. A lot of these places to stay have beautiful views of the mountains nearby and are built in a traditional Moroccan style.
Check out the Medina: To start the day, walk around the Medina’s tiny, winding streets. The blue walls and bright flower pots make for beautiful views. Take your time walking around; there are many places to take pictures.
Afternoon: Shopping and lunch
Lunch: Buy food or stop at a café for lunch. It would help if you tried tagine or couscous, which are traditional dishes from the area.
Shopping: After lunch, visit some local shops where crafts, textiles, and jewelry made by hand are sold. You can find many unique things, such as woven rugs, ceramics, and traditional clothes.
Cultural Sites in the Afternoon
Visit the main square, Plaza Uta el-Hammam. It’s a busy place where you can rest with a mint tea.
Kasbah Museum: You can visit the Kasbah, which is a museum that shows the area’s history and culture. The garden inside is another excellent spot to relax.
No one who is not a Muslim can go inside the Grand Mosque, but everyone can enjoy the building from the outside.
Evening: Views of the Sunset
Dinner: Have dinner at a place that serves local food. You could try harira soup or grilled meat.
Spanish Mosque: If you’re feeling strong, you can hike up to the Spanish Mosque to see the city at sunset in a way that will take your breath away.
Nature and hiking on Day 2
Getting up early to hike to Ras El Maa Waterfall
Breakfast: Start the day with a full breakfast at your hotel.
Ras El Maa Waterfall: This waterfall is only a short walk away, a half hour from the city center. You can unwind and enjoy nature there.
Midday: Explore the Nature Around You
Picnic Lunch: Bring a lunch or buy snacks at a nearby store to enjoy by the waterfall.
Explore the Area: If you’re up for an adventure, keep hiking along the trails that go up into the hills and give you beautiful views of the Rif Mountains.
Akchour Waterfalls in the afternoon
Choose an Akchour trip: If you have extra time, you could take a cab to the Akchour Waterfalls, about a 30-minute drive away. This area has beautiful hiking tracks and stunning natural views.
Evening: Dinner and some free time
Dinner: Return to Chefchaouen and eat dinner at a local restaurant. For dessert, try a meatless tagine or pastilla, a sweet and savory pastry.
Please sit back and enjoy the evening by taking it easy in town, maybe while sipping tea on a rooftop deck.
Day 3 (optional): Learn the culture and take it easy.
Morning: Learning about other cultures
Visit Local Workshops: In the morning, spend some time going to the workshops of local artists. You might see people making pottery, weaving, or leather goods doing their work.
Shopping for trinkets: Now is the time to buy gifts or trinkets to take home.
Afternoon: Lunch and free time
Lunch: Take it easy at a café and try some more Moroccan foods.
Free Time: The afternoon is yours to do what you want. You could take a cooking class, get a massage, or relax in one of the parks.
Visit the Outskirts in the afternoon
Check out the nearby villages: Visit nearby villages to see how people used to live in Morocco if you’re interested in the area’s history.
Evening: Departure or Stay Over Stay
Dinner: Have your last meal in Chefchaouen and consider what you’ve learned.
Departure: Depending on your trip plans, either get ready to leave or stay another night in this cute town.
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Getting around: The best way to see the Medina is on foot, but cabs are available for longer trips.
Respect the culture: Wear modest clothes and follow the area’s rules, especially when visiting religious places.
Keep in Touch: Chefchaouen is mostly safe, but keep your things safe and be careful in places with fewer people.
With this plan, you can fully enjoy Chefchaouen’s beauty and culture while also learning its unique charm!