6 daysFastest
Tangier · Chefchaouen · Fes · Merzouga · Marrakech
Tangier to Merzouga
A night in Chefchaouen, then Fes and the Sahara. Finish through the Dades Valley and the Todra Gorge in Marrakech.
Private tours with Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen, the blue city, then the Sahara
Walk the blue lanes of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. Then cross Morocco to the golden dunes of Merzouga for a camel ride and a night under the stars. Start in Tangier or Casablanca, with your own driver.
5Tours that visit Chefchaouen
6–14 daysChoose your length
2 citiesStart in Tangier or Casablanca
SaharaCamp night on every tour
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What is the best way to see Chefchaouen and the Sahara?
Arriving in the north? Take the 6-day tour from Tangier. It is the fastest way to see Chefchaouen, Fes and the dunes. Landing in Casablanca? The 10-day grand tour is our most popular choice and gives you time in every city.
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Tours that visit Chefchaouen
Every tour is private and includes a night in the Sahara. Pick your starting city.
From Tangier
6 daysFastest
8 daysMore time
Tangier · Chefchaouen · Fes · Sahara · Marrakech
Tangier to Marrakech via the Sahara
Slower days in Chefchaouen and Fes before a desert camp and the road south to Marrakech.
14 daysComplete
Chefchaouen · Fes · Sahara · Marrakech · Essaouira
The Complete Morocco
Everything in one trip: the blue city, Fes, the dunes, Marrakech, the sea at Essaouira and El Jadida.
From Casablanca
10 daysMost popular
Chefchaouen · Fes · Merzouga · Marrakech
Grand Tour of Morocco
The full circle with more time in Chefchaouen, Fes and the desert.
14 daysSlow travel
Imperial cities · Chefchaouen · Atlas · Sahara
Morocco at Leisure
Two unhurried weeks, with time to linger in the blue city and the dunes.
Know the blue city
What to see in Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen is small and easy to walk. These are the places our guests love most.
- 1The blue medinaQuiet lanes, painted steps and doors in every shade of blue. Go early for the best light.
- 2Outa el Hammam squareThe heart of town, with cafés facing the old kasbah walls.
- 3The kasbah gardenA calm garden and a small museum inside the old fortress.
- 4Sunset walkClimb the hill on the edge of town for a view over the blue rooftops.
“Beginning in 1471, Chefchaouen was founded essentially as a refugee camp.”
On the same route, Fes has kept its status as “the country's cultural and spiritual centre.”
Chefchaouen also represents Morocco in the Mediterranean diet, inscribed by UNESCO on its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013.
How many nights should I spend in Chefchaouen?
One night is enough to see the medina at sunset and early morning, when the lanes are quiet. Two nights let you add a walk in the Rif Mountains.
Can I combine Chefchaouen and the Sahara in one trip?
Yes. All five tours on this page visit Chefchaouen and include a camel ride and a desert camp night near Merzouga.
Should I start in Tangier or Casablanca?
Start in Tangier if you arrive by ferry from Spain or fly into the north. Start in Casablanca if you land at Mohammed V Airport.
Why is Chefchaouen blue?
No one knows for sure. A common story, told by Atlas Obscura, links the blue to Jewish families who settled in the town and painted their homes blue.
How do I book a tour with Chefchaouen?
Message us on WhatsApp at +212 669 576 091 with your dates, group size and starting city. We reply with your itinerary and private price.
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