Fes Trip Overview
Chefchaouen or Chaouen, as it is often called by Moroccans, is a popular tourist destination because of its proximity to Tangier and the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The name refers to the shape of the mountain tops above the town that look like the two horns (chaoua) of a goat. “Chef Chaouen” derives from the Berber word for horns, Ichawen. There are approximately two hundred hotels catering to the summer influx of tourists. One distinction possessed by Chefchaouen is its blue-rinsed houses and buildings.
Additional Info
* Duration: 1 day
* Starts: Fes, Morocco
* Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Photography Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fes, Fes-Meknes, Morocco
Chefchaouen or Chaouen, as it is often called by Moroccans, is a popular tourist destination because of its proximity to Tangier and the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The name refers to the shape of the mountain tops above the town that look like the two horns (chaoua) of a goat. “Chef Chaouen” derives from the Berber word for horns, Ichawen. There are approximately two hundred hotels catering to the summer influx of tourists. One distinction possessed by Chefchaouen is its blue-rinsed houses and buildings.
Itinerary
You will be picked up between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM and will travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to Chefchaouen. Drive to Morocco’s blue part situated in the Rif Mountains, which offers its visitors a charming tour of a city that has preserved the Arab-Andalusian traditions and arts. On route, you’ll pass through the attractive Dam Achahad and Rif Mountains. Stop to enjoy the landscape, cool air, and capture incredible photos.
Arrive in Chefchaouen at 12:00 AM, and stop on top of the mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Chefchaouen. In Chefchaouen, you’ll have free time to discover the area. Spend 4 hours as you please, you can relax, enjoy the fresh air, marvel at the natural landscape, watch local people go, stroll on close-by green hillsides, visit the main square, or discover Plaza Uta El- Hammam, where the amazing 15th century Grand Mosque sits. This Mosque and its near buildings were structured by a Jewish-refugee who alongside Muslims escaped Spanish persecution and fled to Chefchaouen. Between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM, you will be dropped back to Fez. Join a tour that will surprise you with many interesting places and entertaining activities.
Stop At:
• Chefchaouen, Chefchaouen, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
