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Chefchaouen Day Trip from Fes

A day trip north into the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen's blue-washed medina, for travelers based in Fes who don't have a spare night for the north.

Duration 1 Day

Route Fes → Fes

Group Private — your group only

Transport Private vehicle with driver-guide

Overview

A day trip north into the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen's blue-washed medina, for travelers based in Fes who don't have a spare night for the north.

This is a 1 Day private tour for your group only, starting with pickup from your accommodation in Fes and finishing back in Fes. You travel in a private vehicle with driver-guide, so the pace, stops and photo breaks are set around you.

Gallery

The Chouara tannery seen from a terrace in Fes

A blue-washed alley with lanterns in Chefchaouen

The golden gates of the Royal Palace in Fes

A carved arch and door in the Fes medina

Flower pots on blue steps in Chefchaouen

Highlights

✓Walk Chefchaouen's blue-painted medina lanes
✓Photo stops in the Rif mountains en route
✓Free time to shop and eat before the drive back

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 01

Fes to Chefchaouen and back

We drive north through the Rif mountains to Chefchaouen, whose medina is known for buildings washed in shades of blue — a look that developed over the 20th century and has made it one of the most photographed towns in the country. Most lanes are pedestrian-only, so the day is spent walking the medina, with free time for lunch and shopping, before returning to Fes in the evening.

Driving time: About 7 to 8 hours round trip

✓ Included

✓Private trip — your group only
✓Private transportation in an air-conditioned, comfortable vehicle
✓Fuel and all vehicle expenses
✓Private English-speaking, well-experienced driver-guide for the day
✓Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off in Fes

✕ Not included

✕Lunch
✕Entrance fees where applicable
✕Tips

Route map

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the drive each way?

Around three hours each way from Fes, so it's a fuller day than the same trip run from Tangier — still comfortably doable as a single-day round trip.

Would an overnight in Chefchaouen make more sense?

If you have a spare night, yes — it lets you see the medina at both dusk and morning light. Tell us and we'll book it as a one-way transfer with a hotel in Chefchaouen instead.

Is this a private tour?

Yes — a private vehicle and driver-guide for the day, with pickup from your Fes hotel or riad.

What time does the tour start, and how much free time is there?

Pickup is early given the roughly three-hour drive each way; once there, most of the visit is free time to wander the blue medina at your own pace before the return drive.

Is a local guide included for the walk through Chefchaouen?

No — this is a private transfer with free time in the medina rather than a guided walking tour; a local guide can be added on request.

Is this suitable for families with kids or older travelers?

It's a long day given the drive from Fes, so the main thing to consider is comfort with roughly six hours total in the car; the medina walking itself is easy, though some lanes are sloped and uneven.

What should we pack for a day trip to Chefchaouen?

Comfortable walking shoes for the medina's stepped lanes and a layer for the Rif mountain road, which runs cooler than Fes.

Are entrance fees or lunch included?

No — lunch and any entrance fees are excluded; the private vehicle, driver-guide, and hotel pickup/drop-off in Fes are included.

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