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Chefchaouen
Morocco · TNG
The entire town painted blue, in the Rif mountains.
About
Chefchaouen is a city in northwest Morocco. It is the chief town of the province of the same name and is noted for its buildings in shades of blue, for which it is nicknamed the "Blue City". It is situated in a mountainous region in northern Morocco, between Tétouan and Ouazzane.
Known for
- sightseeing · world class
- affordability · excellent
- architecture · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- nature · excellent
- tranquility · excellent
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Weather through the year
- Jan58°F9d wet
- Feb61°F8d wet
- Mar62°F13d wet
- Apr67°F10d wet
- May74°F7d wet
- Jun83°F4d wet
- Jul92°F0d wet
- Aug93°F1d wet
- Sep84°F4d wet
- Oct76°F7d wet
- Nov65°F9d wet
- Dec60°F10d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Private photo tour with a local pro photographerFrom $79 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market VisitFrom $59 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Walking Night Tour at Blue City with Local GuideFrom $20 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Atlas Mountains 2-Day Trek: Azzaden Valley EscapeFrom $224 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
From Chefchaouen: Shared Transfer to Fes or TangierFrom $24 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
The Real Chefchaouen: Customized Walking Tour in the Blue cityFrom $23 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG), about 54 mi away.
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