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Staying in Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen, the blue town of the Rif, is one of the most popular getaways for Moroccans and foreign visitors alike: a medina of blue-painted lanes, a lively central square at the foot of the kasbah, mountains all around and a peaceful pace that invites you to slow down. Accommodation matches the town: small guesthouses and riads in the medina, a few more conventional hotels in the new town and mountain lodges for those looking for quiet.
The town is small and can be explored entirely on foot, but it is built on a mountainside: the lanes climb and descend, often in steps, and cars do not drive inside the medina. Choose your accommodation according to your luggage and how much walking suits you. Weekends, school holidays and summer are very busy; spring brings green countryside and soft light, while winter is cool and sometimes rainy, with evenings when a well-heated room matters.
Where to stay in Chefchaouen
Inside the medina
The most typical experience: sleeping in a blue house, with a terrace looking over the roofs and the mountain. Expect small rooms, stairs and a walk from the edge of the medina with your luggage.
At the edge of the medina and in the new town
More conventional hotels, reachable by car, often with parking and larger rooms. Practical for families and for those arriving by car, a short walk from the medina gates.
On the heights and in the countryside
Lodges and small hotels in quiet settings, with views over the town and the mountains. Ideal for resting or hiking; a car or a taxi is useful to reach the centre.
Good to know before you book
- Chefchaouen has no airport: you arrive by road, by car, bus or shared taxi from Tangier, Tétouan or Fez. If you arrive late, let your accommodation know your arrival time.
- In the medina, your host will tell you where to park and how to reach the house on foot; travel light, as wheeled suitcases cope badly with stepped lanes.
- In winter and mid-season, nights are cool in the mountains: check that rooms are heated. In summer, a shaded terrace and a room sheltered from the afternoon sun make the day more comfortable.
Questions about Chefchaouen
Is it better to sleep inside the medina or outside?
Inside the medina for charm, terraces and having everything close by; outside for parking, larger rooms and easy access by car. The two remain within walking distance of each other.
How many nights should I plan in Chefchaouen?
One or two nights are enough to discover the medina and its immediate surroundings; stay longer if you want to hike in the Rif or simply enjoy the calm.
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