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Chefchaouen Tours from Fez

Visit Chefchaouen from Fez, Morocco’s enchanting “Blue City”: a mountain town where the entire medina is painted in shades of blue, with picturesque lanes, flowery squares, craft shops and stunning Rif Mountains scenery. A photographer’s dream and one of Morocco’s most charming day trips.

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Chefchaouen in Fez — FAQ

Why is Chefchaouen blue?
Chefchaouen’s medina is painted in countless shades of blue — by tradition for spiritual or cooling reasons — creating a magical townscape of blue walls, doors and stairways set against the Rif Mountains.
How far is Chefchaouen from Fez?
Chefchaouen is about 3.5 to 4 hours from Fez; day tours include transport and several hours to explore and photograph the blue medina, with some travellers staying overnight.
Is Chefchaouen worth a day trip from Fez?
Yes — though the drive is long, the dreamlike blue medina, mountain setting and relaxed atmosphere make Chefchaouen one of Morocco’s most rewarding and photogenic day trips from Fez.

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