Day Trip from Casablanca to Chefchaouen (Blue City Escape)
A scenic long-day journey to the Rif Mountains and Chefchaouen’s famous blue-and-white lanes — artisan shops, relaxed cafés, and panoramic viewpoints for unforgettable photos.
Top highlights
- Rif Mountains scenic drive with short breaks
- Explore Chefchaouen’s blue medina lanes & photo spots
- Outa El Hammam Square atmosphere & cafés
- Optional Kasbah Museum visit (ticket extra)
- Ras El Maa waterfall area & viewpoints (time permitting)
Overview
Early departure from Casablanca to reach Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. Enjoy an orientation walk through the blue medina, free time for photos and shopping, and an optional visit to Ras El Maa. In the afternoon, return to Casablanca with drop-off at your hotel.
Itinerary (Sample)
- 06:30 — Pick-up in Casablanca
- Comfortable highway drive with short breaks
- 10:30 — Arrival in Chefchaouen
- Outa El Hammam Square & medina alleys
- Optional Kasbah Museum (ticket extra)
- 13:00 — Lunch in a local restaurant (own expense)
- Free time for photos and artisan shops
- Ras El Maa waterfall area (time permitting)
- 17:00 — Departure back to Casablanca
- 21:30 — Drop-off at your hotel
Included & details
- Private A/C vehicle with professional driver
- Pick-up and drop-off in Casablanca
- Fuel, tolls and transport insurance
- Orientation walk in the blue medina
- Lunch and drinks
- Kasbah museum ticket (optional)
- Licensed city guide (on request)
- Personal expenses and tips
- Licensed local guide in Chefchaouen
- Rooftop lunch reservation with a view
- Extra photo stops on the drive (time permitting)
It’s a long day trip, so we recommend comfortable shoes and bringing water. Chefchaouen has slopes and stairs in some areas — we keep a flexible pace and add breaks on the road.
FAQs
Yes, but it’s a long day. We add highway breaks and photo stops to keep it comfortable.
Late morning and mid-afternoon provide soft light. In summer, bring sun protection and water.
Because of the distance, we recommend an overnight in Chefchaouen for a more relaxed pace.
Yes, if timing allows. We can include Ras El Maa and nearby viewpoints.
