Chefchaouen and Akchour Waterfalls day trip from Tangier
Chefchaouen's medina and a mountain hike to Akchour in one day
This day trip from Tangier takes you to Chefchaouen, a Berber medina with blue-painted walls and an 18th-century kasbah, then on a small hike to Akchour Waterfalls. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a professional guide who speaks English, Spanish, French or Arabic. The tour runs 10 to 11 hours and includes a 90-minute window to explore the medina on your own, plus a local mountain guide at Akchour.
10h–11h
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Chefchaouen and Akchour Waterfalls
- Visit Chefchaouen medina and main square
- Explore kasbah and souks with guide
- Free time to explore medina
- Hike to Akchour waterfalls with local guide
The Experience
The day starts with hotel pickup in Tangier and a drive to Chefchaouen. Once there, your guide walks you through the medina—the kasbah built by Moulay Ismail, the main square with its central mosque, and the souks selling everything from traditional Moroccan goods to tourist items. The market gets busy, but the bargains are real. If you venture into the Jewish quarter behind the jewelry souk, you'll notice the shift in atmosphere from the Arabic-speaking main town.
After the guided section, you get 90 minutes of free time to explore the medina on your own terms—wander the blue-walled streets, sit in a cafe, or dig deeper into the shops. Then the group moves on to Akchour, where a local mountain guide leads a small hike to the waterfalls. It's not a long climb, but it's the physical core of the day. Bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board are provided throughout.
The tour wraps with the drive back to Tangier and hotel drop-off. A gift is included as a memento. The pace is built around the medina walk, the free exploration time and the waterfall hike—three distinct parts of the day that don't rush into each other.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tangier.
- professional guide in your choice of English, Spanish, French or Arabic.
- air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi.
- bottled water.
- a gift.
Operated by Xauen Travel and Tours
Is this one for you?At 10 to 11 hours round-trip, this tour fills most of a day but leaves the morning or evening free—book it if you want the medina and the waterfalls without splitting them across two separate outings, or if you're in Tangier for just one full day and need both stops in a single trip.
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Top questions
What is the kasbah in Chefchaouen?
The kasbah is a fortress built by Moulay Ismail that now stands as a ruin next to the Great Mosque in Chefchaouen's main square. Your guide will walk you through it as part of the medina tour.
How much time do I have to explore Chefchaouen on my own?
You get 90 minutes of free time to walk the medina by yourself after the guided section, so you can revisit a shop, sit in a cafe or explore the Jewish quarter at your own pace.
Is the hike to Akchour Waterfalls difficult?
It's described as a small hike to discover the waterfalls—not a strenuous climb. A local mountain guide leads the way, and the tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
What languages does the guide speak?
The professional guide speaks English, Spanish, French or Arabic, so you can request your preferred language when you book.
Does the tour include lunch?
Lunch is not included in the tour price, so you'll have the chance to eat in Chefchaouen during your free time or at one of the cafes in the main square.
What's included in the tour cost?
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tangier, an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional guide, bottled water, WiFi on board and a gift are all included.
Chefchaouen and Akchour Waterfalls day trip from Tangier
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