Chefchaouen
Morocco
- Safety rating
- 7.4/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring and autumn are ideal, with comfortable mountain temperatures; winters can be chilly and damp.
- Population
- 0.0M
Overview
Tucked into the Rif Mountains, this dreamlike town drapes its entire medina in shades of powder blue, creating one of Morocco's most photogenic scenes. Cool mountain air, artisan shops and laid-back plazas reward unhurried wandering.
Top attractions
Stroll the blue-washed medina, climb to the Spanish Mosque for sunset, and visit the kasbah on Plaza Uta el-Hammam.
Getting around
The compact medina is explored entirely on foot, with steep cobbled alleys and staircases throughout.