Chefchaouen Private Excursion From Tangier

Description

Highlights

• The Medina
• The Kasbah
• L’mellah (Jewish quarter)
• Hawta square
• Every single Instagram spot
• Ras El Maa
• Weekly Souq (Mondays & Thursdays)
• The Great Mosque
• Outa El Hammam main square
• Boujaafar Mosque (Spanish Mosque)

In Brief

Start your trip from Tangier and go up where Chefchaouen is gloriously sited: the Rif Mountains. Once there, crowd with the friendly locals in the blue-shaded alleyways of Chaouen, learn their history and culture and absorb the multiple vibes of this one-of-a-kind city.
Take full advantage of your local guide’s company and don’t miss any of the hot spots. Take your time, be creative, pose and shine for each photo you take. Immortalize each moment you have in Chefchaouen before heading back to Tangier for the final drop-off.

Languages

• Arabic
• English
• Spanish
• French
• German
• Italian
• Portuguese

Inclusions

• Pick-up & drop-off
• Wi-Fi on-board
• All entrance fees
• Private professional local guide
• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Parking fees
• Child seat⁽¹⁾

Exclusions

• Food & drinks⁽²⁾

(1) Please advise at the time of booking.
(2) Our agents will suggest the most authentic Moroccan restaurants to you.

Useful Info

• How to Get To Tangier?
• Tangier Weather Forecast
• Chefchaouen Weather Forecast
• Entry Visa Exemption Countries

In Details

Chefchaouen was founded in the late 15^th century as a Kasbah (fortress) to fight the Portuguese invasion of northern Morocco. Many local tribes, Moriscos as well as Jews settled there. Arriving Jewish exiles painted their houses blue to reflect their divinity — a tradition that continued over the centuries. It wasn’t until recently that the blue shades spread out of the Jewish quarter (the Mellah) to the other parts of the Medina (the old town) making it the "Blue Pearl" we know today.

Chaouen, as it’s called locally, has become one of the world’s top picturesque destinations. Its Medina is a real charmer! Prepare yourself to fall hard for its winding small alleys painted in every shade of blue you could imagine. If you are an Instagrammer, then you are in heaven! Your guide, as a local, knows all the hidden photo spots. You are not going to miss any of them.

By strolling down the Medina’s labyrinthine alleyways, you will immediately absorb the Berber, Moorish, and Andalusian vibes. The itinerary comprises the most important landmarks of the city such as the Kasbah and its Museum, Hawta square, Ras El Maa, the Great Mosque, the bustling Outa El Hammam main square, and most of the arcs and Babs (gates).

If you happen to be in Chefchaouen on a Monday or a Thursday, that would be a big plus because they are market days, therefore, you’d definitely be taken to visit the Souq. During these days the farmers of the neighboring Rif valley come down to the streets of the Medina to sell their products. These can vary from fruits and vegetables to handmade crafts and mountain herbs.

After a break for a delicious Chaouni lunch, your tour guide will escort you to the Spanish Mosque, or Bouzafaar Mosque, to take in the wonderful view over Chefchaouen from an outside terrace and that will be the end of your tour of Chefchaouen. Before heading to Tangier, you’ll be left with plenty of free time for more photos.

After a 2h20min drive from Chefchaouen, the final drop-off will be in Tangier.

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