Chefchaouen Day Trip from Fes: Private Tour & Blue Medina

Summary

Explore Chefchaouen’s Blue Streets & Hidden Corners on a Guided Day Tour

If you want to see Morocco’s famous blue city without any hassle, this private day trip from Fes is for you. You’ll get local insights from your guide, plenty of free time to explore Chefchaouen’s winding streets and markets, plus round-trip transport so you can just relax and soak it all in.

What’s the experience like?

The day kicked off right at 8am—our driver was waiting outside the riad in Fes, coffee in hand and a quick “salaam” before we set off. The road to Chefchaouen winds through the Rif Mountains; I remember the air felt cooler as we climbed higher, and you could spot shepherds with their flocks along the hillsides. Our guide chatted about local Berber villages and pointed out wild thyme growing by the roadside—never would’ve noticed that on my own.

Pulling into Chefchaouen, those blue walls really do hit you. It’s not just one shade—there’s powder blue, indigo, even hints of turquoise. We wandered through the medina’s narrow lanes, passing little shops selling woven blankets and fresh goat cheese. The Place Outa el-Hammam was buzzing with locals sipping mint tea. Our guide suggested popping into the Kasbah Museum—inside, old photos of the town and traditional musical instruments gave me a sense of how life here used to be.

I took a break by Ras el-Maa waterfall—the sound of water mixed with distant calls to prayer. There were women washing clothes at the river’s edge, chatting away in Darija. For lunch, we grabbed tagine on a rooftop terrace overlooking the city; honestly, nothing beats that view with a cool breeze drifting by. After four hours exploring (and way too many photos), we headed back to Fes just as the sun started dipping behind the mountains.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Chefchaouen Day Trip from Fez

• Drive from Fez to Chefchaouen and admire blue walls
• Explore medina, visit Kasbah museum and local sites
• Lunch with panoramic terrace view
• Return to Fez in late afternoon

Top questions

How long is the drive from Fes to Chefchaouen?

It usually takes about 3.5 hours each way by private vehicle, depending on traffic and stops along the route.

Is there enough free time to explore on my own?

You’ll have around four hours in Chefchaouen itself—plenty of time to wander at your own pace or check out museums and cafés.

Are meals included?

No meals are included but there are lots of local cafés and restaurants where you can try Moroccan dishes during your free time.

Is this tour suitable for kids or older travelers?

Yes! The walkways are mostly easy to navigate and there are rest stops along the way. All fitness levels are welcome.

What’s included

Your ride is private and air-conditioned with bottled water provided. There’s a restroom on board for comfort during the drive. Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Fes are included so you don’t need to worry about transport logistics.