Chefchaouen & Akchour Waterfalls day trip from Tetouan

Walk the blue medina, then hike to mountain waterfalls

A full-day guided tour from Tetouan takes you into Chefchaouen's blue-walled medina and then to the Akchour Waterfalls in the Rif mountains. The tour includes private transportation, a live guide in English, Spanish or French, and hotel pickup. The kasbah entry is at your own expense.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Chefchaouen and Akchour Waterfalls

• Arrive in Chefchaouen
• Walk through blue-painted medina
• Visit 18th-century kasbah
• See central mosque and mellah
• Explore Utta El Hamam main square
• Shop for local crafts and souvenirs
• Travel to Akchour waterfalls
• Enjoy views of waterfalls and Rif mountains

The experience

The day starts in Chefchaouen, where the medina's blue-painted houses and cobbled streets set the tone. You'll walk through the main square, Utta El Hamam, where the 18th-century kasbah sits next to the central mosque. The market sprawls across the medina selling woven blankets, Berber jewelry, leatherware and everyday goods. It gets busy but the bargains pull most visitors in. Behind the jewelry souk lies the mellah, the former Jewish quarter, which has a noticeably different feel from the rest of the town. If you want to enter the kasbah itself, that's a separate ticket.

After the medina, the route heads into the Rif mountains to reach the Akchour Waterfalls. This series of cascades is less crowded than other Moroccan falls, and the walk passes viewpoints where you can stop and take in the mountain scenery. The waterfalls themselves are the draw: a chain of smaller cascades rather than one dramatic drop, set in a landscape that feels quieter and more remote than the medina.

Private transportation runs the whole day, and your guide travels with you in English, Spanish or French. Hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange your own way to the meeting point. The tour runs eight hours total, which is the span needed to cover both the medina properly and reach the waterfalls with time to walk around them.

What’s included

• Private transportation for the full day.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• WiFi on board.
• parking fees.
• live guide in your choice of English, Spanish or French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 28 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tamuda Overland

Is this one for you?Eight hours is the full day commitment, which is what makes both the medina and the mountain waterfalls reachable in one trip. If you have less time, you'd need to choose one or the other.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 5 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the blue medina of Chefchaouen actually like when you walk through it?

Chefchaouen's medina is built on blue-painted walls and cobbled streets in a Moorish and Spanish style. The main square, Utta El Hamam, is the heart of it, surrounded by cafes and the 18th-century kasbah. The market sells traditional Moroccan goods and souvenirs, and the mellah, the former Jewish quarter, sits behind the jewelry souk with its own distinct character.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, so you'll need to arrange or budget for a meal during the day.

Do I need to pay extra to see inside the kasbah?

Yes, entry to the kasbah is at your own expense and is separate from the tour price.