Private day trip Fes to Chefchaouen: Blue medina and waterfall

A full day in Chefchaouen's blue medina, the waterfall above it, and the main square

A private day trip from Fes to Chefchaouen with hotel pickup, multilingual driver and air-conditioned vehicle. You spend 4 to 5 hours discovering the town itself, starting at Ras el-Maa Waterfall at the top of the medina where you can see the whole town from above, then moving through the blue-washed streets to Place Outa el Hammam, the central square where you can stop for tea or a meal.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Chefchaouen from Fes

• Travel from Fes to Chefchaouen
• Visit Ras El Ma waterfall
• Discover Chefchaouen town for 4-5 hours
• Relax at Outa El Hammam square
• Return to Fes

The experience

The drive from Fes takes you into the Rif Mountains and the town that has become known for its blue-painted buildings and the terrain that surrounds them. Your driver is experienced and speaks English, Spanish or French, and the vehicle is air-conditioned for the journey. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Fes are included, so you don't arrange transport separately.

Once in Chefchaouen, you start at Ras el-Maa Waterfall, which sits on top of the medina and gives you a view of the entire town from above. From there you move down through the streets to explore the medina itself, spending most of your time on foot in the town. Place Outa el Hammam, the main square at the center, is where you can sit down for a cup of tea or eat at one of the restaurants there. The whole town is small enough to cover in 4 to 5 hours, so you're not rushing between distant sites.

The full day (12 to 13 hours from pickup to drop-off) includes the drive, the time in Chefchaouen and the return to Fes. Food and drinks are not included, so you pay separately for anything you eat or drink in the square or elsewhere in town.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• experienced multilingual driver speaking English, Spanish or French.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Fes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (14 to 90 years) · Child (1 to 13 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Fez Luxury Tours

Is this one for you?The full day is 12 to 13 hours from door to door, with most of your time spent walking through the medina and visiting the waterfall and main square. This suits travelers who want an unhurried pace in a small town and don't mind a long day of travel for a full immersion in one place.

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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 (1 to 13 years).

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.

How much time do I actually spend walking around Chefchaouen itself?

You spend 4 to 5 hours in the town, which is enough to see the medina, visit Ras el-Maa Waterfall and spend time in Place Outa el Hammam. The town is small, so you're not covering huge distances.

What is Ras el-Maa Waterfall and where is it in relation to the town?

Ras el-Maa Waterfall sits on top of the medina and offers a view of the whole town from above. It's one of the first stops and gives you a sense of the layout before you walk down into the streets.

What happens at Place Outa el Hammam?

Place Outa el Hammam is the main square in the center of Chefchaouen. You can sit there, have a cup of tea or eat at one of the restaurants, and it's a natural gathering point in the town.

What's included in the price and what do I pay for separately?

The price covers private transportation, the driver, hotel pickup and drop-off in Fes, and the air-conditioned vehicle. Food, drinks and any fees to enter monuments are not included, so you pay for those on the day.