Chefchaouen Day Trip from Fez: Blue City & Ras el-Maa Waterfall

Wander Chefchaouen's blue streets and reach the waterfall in the mountains beyond

A shared day trip from Fez to Chefchaouen, the blue city in Morocco's northeast, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a professional driver speaking English or French. You'll walk the narrow medina lined with blue buildings, visit the kasbah and Grande Mosque, see Ras el-Maa Waterfall, and learn about local culture and handicrafts along the way. The full day lasts around 10 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day trip from Fez to Chefchaouen

• 08:00 am pick up from hotel in Fez
• Drive to Chefchaouen with panoramic views
• Explore blue city and local handicrafts
• Visit Plaza Uta el-Hammam and relax
• See 18th century Kasbah and garden
• Visit Grande Mosque and other monuments
• Learn about Moroccan culture from driver
• Return to hotel/riad in Fez

The experience

Pickup happens at 8 a.m. from your Fez hotel or riad in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for the drive northeast toward Chefchaouen. The route crosses panoramic landscape and cool air as you climb toward the Rif Mountains, and your driver will point out the terrain and answer questions about Moroccan history and culture during the journey.

Once in Chefchaouen, you'll explore the medina on foot: the narrow streets lined with blue-painted buildings that give the city its nickname. The driver takes you to Plaza Uta el-Hammam, a peaceful square ringed with local restaurants and cafés, then to the kasbah, an 18th-century fortress with a restored garden, and the Grande Mosque, built in the 15th century by Ali ben Rachid, the son of the town's founder. Along the way, you'll see the local handicrafts and learn how they differ from what's made elsewhere in Morocco. Ras el-Maa Waterfall sits in the forested peaks outside town, a natural stop on the route back.

The return drive to Fez follows the same scenic route, with drop-off at your hotel or riad by late afternoon. No entrance fees to the historical sites are included, and lunch is on your own. The driver can suggest places to eat in the medina or at the square.

What’s included

• Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off in Fez.
• professional driver speaking English or French.
• air-conditioned vehicle transportation.
• fuel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Fez City Tour

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want commentary and cultural context during the drive. Your driver speaks English or French, so you can ask questions in real time rather than relying on a guidebook.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What is Chefchaouen and why is it called the blue city?

Chefchaouen is a town in the Rif Mountains of northeastern Morocco, founded in the 15th century by Moulay Ali Ben Moussa. The medina is painted in shades of blue, giving it the nickname "the blue city." Walking through the narrow streets lined with blue buildings is the main draw of the day trip.

What is Ras el-Maa Waterfall and where is it?

Ras el-Maa Waterfall is a natural waterfall in the forested peaks and valleys surrounding Chefchaouen. It's included as a stop on the day trip route and offers a break from the medina to see the landscape beyond the blue city.

Is lunch included, and where can I eat?

Lunch is not included in the day trip price. The driver can recommend local restaurants and cafés around Plaza Uta el-Hammam or elsewhere in the medina, and you'll have time to eat at your own pace during the day.

How long is the full day, and what time do I return to Fez?

The day trip lasts around 10 hours from pickup to drop-off. You're picked up at 8 a.m., and the return to your hotel or riad in Fez happens by late afternoon, depending on traffic and how long you spend in the medina.