Chefchaouen is the most photographed town in Morocco — every building washed in shades of blue. From Tangier it's a 110 km drive south. Here are your options.
Option 1 — Organised day trip (easiest)
€55–80 per person, 12 hours door-to-door. Includes hotel pickup, air-con minivan, English/French/Spanish guide, free time to explore Chefchaouen on your own, lunch optional. Best for first-time visitors.
Option 2 — Self-drive
2 hours each way on the N2/N13. Mountain roads but well surfaced. Park outside the medina (Bab Souk car park, 20 MAD). Total freedom — stop at viewpoints and Akchour waterfalls on the way back.
Option 3 — CTM bus
Tangier bus station to Chefchaouen, 3 hours, 75 MAD (~€7) each way. Two morning departures. Cheapest option but tight timings if returning the same day — better as an overnight trip.
Option 4 — Grand taxi
Shared old Mercedes from Tanger's taxi rank in Souk el Brra. 70 MAD per seat (6 people per car). Adventure, not comfort.
What to do in Chefchaouen
Wander the blue medina, climb to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint at sunset, drink mint tea on Plaza Uta el-Hammam, buy a wool blanket from the artisans' co-op. Half a day is enough to see it; a full day if you also hike.
FAQ
- How long is the drive from Tangier to Chefchaouen?
- About 2 hours by car (110 km). Bus and grand taxi take 2.5–3 hours depending on stops.
- Can you do Chefchaouen as a day trip from Tangier?
- Yes. Most organised day trips run 8 am – 8 pm including hotel pickup, return transport and 3–4 hours of free time in Chefchaouen — plenty to see the medina and viewpoints.