1 Day Trip From Fes To The Pearl Of Chefchaouen

This Chefchaouen day trip from Fes will be one of the most fun and enjoyable Morocco day trips there are since it will be taking you to the depths of the Riff Mountains to explore a town like no other town! The excursion will at 8 in the morning when we come to pick you up from your accommodation in Fes, to start driving north towards the scenic and green Riff mountains.

The drive-in and of itself will a very important and enjoyable part of the Morocco day trips since it will allow you to look over pretty little Berber villages and green nature landscapes. The whole city looks from far away like a giant piece of the precious sapphire stone. It’s a beautiful blue dot in the Riff Mountains.

We will then finally arrive at Chefchaouen, which is a town that was established in the late 14^th century to serve as a fortress to fight the Portuguese. The name Chefchaouen actually translates to “horns” in Berber, which indicates the fact that the town is located between two mountain peaks resembling horns. This gives Chefchaouen a stunning view overlooking the neighboring mountains and forests, but it is not all that the town has to offer.

This city is actually famous for the vibrant blue color in which its streets and buildings are painted. The locals take it upon themselves to keep the city’s blue aesthetic, then add to it their own touch of color, decoration and street art. In addition to this, Chefchaouen is home to a mixture of Arab, Andalusian and Jewish architecture that you can find in its buildings, which gives the town a unique and unmatchable charm.

You will get to wander around the narrow streets of Chefchaouen’s old Medina, enjoying interactions with the kind locals and learning more about their lifestyle. You will find an abundance of different handmade artisanal products displayed for sale, in addition to the wool Djellabas which are the city’s specialty. This Medina is truly a testament of the diversity of artisanal culture in Moroccan. There’s no way you won’t buy souvenirs on this Chefchaoun day trip from Fes.

We will make sure that you will visit and discover every important monument and landmark in the city, then finally after a day full of wonder and adventure, we will head back to Fes and drop you off at your accommodation. And we will end our very enjoyable Chefchaouen day trip from Fes.