OFF DAY - Chefchaouen Day Trip: The Blue City Of Morocco

How To Get To Chefchaouen

• From Fes

If you’re coming from Fes and you don’t want to use a tour, you can also get to Chefchaouen by public bus or private car.

The bus ride from Fes to Chefchaouen takes a bit over 4 hours. It’s cheap, safe, and comfortable. This route is served by CTM and another bus company, and there are at least 5 departures per day.

You can check their schedule and book tickets online here, or you can buy the tickets in person at the bus station.

Another option is a private driver with a car. This is going to be quicker and more convenient than the bus.

It’s the most expensive way to get to Chefchaouen, but it can still be fairly economical if you’re traveling with friends to split the cost.

You can arrange a driver with your hotel in Fes, or you can book it online here.
 

• From Tangier

The closest international airport to Chefchaouen is the one in Tangier (TNG), which has flights from all over Europe.

If you’re coming from Tangier, the drive to Chefchaouen only takes about 2.5 hours and you can do it by public bus, private car, or shared tour. The roads are a bit winding, but they’re in good condition overall.

The bus route from Tangier to Chefchaouen is served by CTM and they have 5 departures per day. This is the cheapest way to get to the blue city from Tangier. You can check the schedules and book tickets online here.

If you want to go with a private driver, that can be arranged with your hotel in Tangier, or you can book it online here.

Visiting The Blue City: What To ExpectOnce you reach Chefchaouen, the city is small enough to be walkable on foot.If you come with a taxi or tour, they’ll drop you at the main gate, where you can easily walk into the medina of the blue city and start exploring.If you come by bus and you have luggage, then you may want to hire a taxi to take you the rest of the way from the bus station to Bab El Ain, the main gate of the medina.It’s only a 5 minute drive, but it’ll save you 20-30 minutes of uphill walking.The main plaza of the citySouvenir shopLike all cities in Morocco, there are some touts in Chefchaouen who might try to bug you or sell things to you, but in general it’s a lot more tame and peaceful than places like Fes or Marrakesh.Some of the streets in Chef Chaouen are narrow and sloped, with stairs to climb, so if you don’t have good mobility you might find that a bit challenging.Still, it’s a fun place to wander and there are lots of nice cafes and restaurants if you want to stop for a bite along the way.