If you are wondering how many days to spend in the Blue City, two days is the "magic number." It gives you enough time to get lost in the Medina of Chefchaouen, eat incredible food, and hike into the Rif Mountains without feeling rushed.
Day 1: Getting Lost in the Blue
- Morning: Enter through Bab el Ain and head straight to the famous blue steps of Callejon El Asri. Arriving early (before 9:00 AM) is the best way to take photos without the crowds.
- Lunch: Grab a rooftop table at Café Clock. Try their famous camel burger or a traditional goat cheese salad.
- Afternoon: Visit the Kasbah Museum and its Andalusian gardens. Then, wander toward Place El Haouta, a quieter, more local square than the main plaza.
- Evening: Walk out the eastern gate (Bab El Ansar) to the Spanish Mosque. It’s a 20-minute uphill stroll for the most iconic sunset view in Morocco Chefchaouen.
Day 2: Waterfalls and Wonders
- Morning: Take a Grand Taxi (45 mins) to Akchour. Hike to the Bridge of God (a natural stone arch) or the Akchour Waterfalls. If you visit in summer, bring your swimsuit!
- Afternoon: Return to the city and visit Ras El Maa, the mountain spring where locals still gather to wash wool and chat.
- Evening: Enjoy the best things to do in Chefchaouen at night by dining in Plaza Uta el-Hammam while listening to local buskers.
