Overview of This Chefchaouen Day Trip
Chefchaouen, the blue town of the Rif Mountains, is about 200 km north of Fes, or 3 h 30 to 4 hours by road. Our private Chefchaouen day trip from Fes gives you about 5 hours in its blue-washed lanes, Outa el Hammam square and the walk to the Spanish Mosque for the view, back in Fes in the evening.
It is a long day, but the road is part of it: olive groves and wheat fields, then the green hills of the Rif. In town, your driver leaves you at the edge of the medina. Wander without a plan, since the prettiest lanes are the quiet ones above the square, then climb to the Spanish Mosque, about 30 minutes up a path, for the view over the whole town. If you can spare a night, stay: Chefchaouen is calm after the day visitors leave.
- The blue lanes of the medina
- Outa el Hammam square and the kasbah
- Ras el Maa, the spring at the top of town
- The view from the Spanish Mosque
Your Day, Hour by Hour
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7:30 am
Pickup in Fes
About 3 h 45 driving with a stop · 200 kmYour driver collects you from your riad, at the nearest gate if you stay deep in the medina. The road heads north through farmland into the Rif, with a coffee stop on the way.
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11:30 am
The blue medina
Start at Outa el Hammam, the main square, with the red-walled kasbah and its garden. From there, the lanes climb in every shade of blue.
- Stops
- Outa el Hammam, the kasbah
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1:00 pm
Lunch
Restaurants around the square serve local goat cheese from the Rif alongside tagines and grilled meat.
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2:00 pm
Ras el Maa and the Spanish Mosque
Walk up to Ras el Maa, where the spring comes out of the mountain, then climb the path to the Spanish Mosque for the view over the blue town.
- Stops
- Ras el Maa, the Spanish Mosque
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4:30 pm
Back to Fes
About 3 h 45 drivingYou are back at your riad around 8:30 pm.
Route Map: Fes to Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen is about 200 km north of Fes, in the Rif Mountains.
What’s Included in This Day Trip
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver
- Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel
- Fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
- Local guide in Chefchaouen (optional)
- Lunch and drinks
- Tips
Chefchaouen Day Trip Prices
Our day trips cost from about $40 per person, for groups of up to 6. The car and driver are yours alone, so the price for this trip depends on two things:
- Group sizeThe vehicle and driver cost the same whatever the size of your party, so the more of you travel, the less each person pays.
- ExtrasLocal guides and activities are added only if you want them, and priced in your quote.
Customize This Day Trip
Stay the night in Chefchaouen, go on to Tangier the next day, or stop at Volubilis on the way back. Tell us what suits your route.
Customize This Day Trip
Your driver/guide
A professional, English-speaking driver/guide who knows the road from Fes, in an air-conditioned car or minivan for your group. Other languages are available on request.
Meet our drivers and guidesChefchaouen Day Trip FAQ
Is a day trip from Fes to Chefchaouen worth it?
Yes, if you cannot stay a night: 5 hours is enough to see the town. It is a 13-hour day, though, so if you can, stay overnight or visit on the way between Fes and Tangier.
How far is Chefchaouen from Fes?
About 200 km, or 3 h 30 to 4 hours by car each way.
Why is Chefchaouen blue?
No one agrees. The most common story links the color to the town’s Jewish community; others say it keeps mosquitoes away. Today the walls are repainted regularly, and the color draws visitors from all over the world.
Can we go from Fes to Chefchaouen and on to Tangier?
Yes, one way with your driver, with a night in Chefchaouen if you like. Our 5-day tour from Tangier covers Chefchaouen and Fes too.
How much does the Chefchaouen day trip cost?
Our day trips start from about $40 per person for groups of up to 6. The car and driver are yours alone, so the price per person depends on your group size. We reply with an exact price within 24 hours; a 30% deposit confirms your booking.
