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7-Day Morocco itinerary: desert, mountains, and Marrakech
Seven days in Morocco is not a limitation. It is a permission slip to stop pretending you can see everything…
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Chefchaouen travel guide: how to plan your trip to Morocco’s blue city
Nobody warns you that the silence will be the first thing you notice. You expect the color. Every photograph of…
Travel Tips & Advice
Chefchaouen travel tips every visitor should know before they go
The ATM was out of cash. The riad was at the top of a staircase that had not been mentioned…
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Best day trips from Chefchaouen: where to go when the blue city isn’t enough
The waterfall does not appear until you have been walking for forty minutes. By the time it does, you have…
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Food in Chefchaouen: what to eat, where to go, and what makes this city’s cuisine different
The best meal you will eat in Chefchaouen will probably cost less than four dollars and happen before 8 a.m.…
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Things to do in Chefchaouen: beyond the blue streets and the obvious stops
Explore the best things to do in Chefchaouen, from sunrise hikes to the Spanish Mosque and hammam visits to hidden…
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Where to stay in Chefchaouen: neighborhoods, riads, and what to expect on arrival
The accommodation you book in Chefchaouen will define your trip more than it does in almost any other city in…
Destinations & Itineraries
How to get to Chefchaouen: buses, taxis, and the roads less traveled
Nobody arrives in Chefchaouen by accident. That is part of what makes it special. The city sits in the Rif…
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Best time to visit Chefchaouen: a month-by-month guide for smart travelers
The worst advice you can get about Chefchaouen is to go whenever the flights are cheapest. Timing matters more in…
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Why visit Chefchaouen: is Morocco’s “Blue City” worth the hype?
The first thing that hits you is not the color. It is the quiet. Most travelers arrive in Chefchaouen expecting…