Discover Chaouen, the blue pearl of the Rif Mountains on an excursion from Tangier. Explore the maze of streets of the holy city and its medina.

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Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English, French
Pickup included: Tanger

Highlights

Cross the Rif Mountains to Chaouen, taking in spectacular views
Enjoy a walk in the lime-washed streets of the holy city of Chaouen
Visit Ras Elma, the famous mineral water source

Full description

Travel from Tangier to Chaouen, a Berber town located in the middle of the Rif Mountains. It is famous for its blue and white houses and its Arab Andulusian traditions. On this full-day excursion you’ll cross the Rif Mountains and enjoy spectacular views along the way. Explore Chaouen’s lime-washed white streets and the local markets, where you’ll find lots of local people dressed in colorful attire. Visit Ras Elma Springs, a mineral water source for which Chaouen is famous. Stop at one of the cozy riads, and enjoy your lunch on a roof-top terrace overlooking the foothills of the Rif Mountains.

Includes

Hotel/port pick-up and drop off
Local guide

Food and drinks
Optional gratuities

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Masks are required while indoors
Masks are strongly recommended for anyone indoors regardless of vaccination status. Unvaccinated participants are required to wear a mask while indoors
All participants who are over 15 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 96 hours before the activity starts, or a negative antigen test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts
All participants 18 years and older must present proof of full vaccination

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What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

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5 /5

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4/5
Safety
5/5
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In September it can be hot. Be prepared with cool clothing, sunscreen and water. Streets were uncrowded which was great for photographs- and there are many incredible images to be seen in Chefchaouen! Delicious fresh figs and orange juice plus cooling off in the river were refreshing. Don’t miss the panoramic view of the city from the hilltop Spanish Church. Mohamed was an awesome guide who spoke very good English and gave us the history as well as personal experiences with locals (unforgettable!)

September 4, 2019

Great guide and best city!

Both the guide and the driver very helpful and pleasant. The beautiful city. Highly recommended!

September 30, 2018

We have a great Moroccan Experience. Two thumbs up to Mustapha our guide and safe driver. Abdul our guide to Chaouen is very knowledgeable and patient to us. Brought us to a good Moroccan Restaurant. Overall it was an amazing experience.

April 10, 2019

Chefchaouen: Day Trip from Tangier

Chefchaouen: Day Trip from Tangier

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Great guide and best city!