Two relaxed days in Morocco's blue pearl: the photogenic medina and the Spanish Mosque viewpoint on day one, and a half-day hike to the Akchour waterfalls in the Rif mountains on day two.
Day by day
Your 2-day plan
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Day 1
The blue medina & Spanish Mosque
Wander the indigo lanes, Plaza Uta el-Hammam and the kasbah, browse the wool and craft souks, then climb to the Spanish Mosque for sunset over the blue rooftops.
- Blue medina lanes
- Plaza Uta el-Hammam
- Kasbah
- Spanish Mosque sunset
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Day 2
Akchour waterfalls
Drive 30 minutes into the Talassemtane National Park for a half-day hike to the Akchour waterfalls — or the gentler God's Bridge rock arch — in the green Rif before returning.
- Akchour waterfalls
- God's Bridge
- Rif mountain scenery
Good to know
Practical notes
- Chefchaouen pairs naturally with Fes (about 4 hours) or Tangier (about 2 hours) — there's no local airport.
- Mornings are best for photos before the day-trip crowds arrive.
- Bring proper walking shoes for the Akchour hike — it's rocky in places.
Frequently asked
Is 2 days enough for Chefchaouen?
Yes — a day for the blue medina and the Spanish Mosque sunset, and a second for the Akchour waterfalls, is the ideal length. Chefchaouen is small and best enjoyed slowly.
How do you get to Chefchaouen?
There's no airport; most travellers arrive by road from Tangier (~2 hours) or Fes (~4 hours). A private transfer is the most comfortable option.
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