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Chefchaouen

Town · 🇲🇦 Morocco
Population 46,168
Area 15 km²
Time zone Africa/Casablanca
Official website chaouen.ma/fr/accueil.aspx
Chefchaouen

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Chefchaouen's Blue Essentials

Chefchaouen’s medina is defined by its 15th-century Kasbah, the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, and the Spanish Mosque overlooking the valley. This selection covers architectural highlights from the Bab Souk entrance to the Ras el-Ma spring where locals wash textiles. It includes the historic fortress housing an ethnographic museum, the blue-washed residential alleyways, and elevated viewpoints offering a full perspective of the Rif Mountains' landscape.

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Chefchaouen Medina Highlights

Chefchaouen's medina is defined by its 15th-century Kasbah, built to defend against Portuguese invasions, and its distinct blue-washed architecture. This selection includes the central ethnographic museum housed within the fortress walls and Bab el Ain, a principal stone gateway. The list also features the Ecomusée dedicated to Talassemtane National Park's biodiversity and specific viewpoints, such as the famous street decorated with colorful flower pots, offering perspectives of the Rif Mountains and the city's unique urban layout.

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Chefchaouen Culinary Journey

Chefchaouen’s culinary landscape centers around the historic Plaza Uta el-Hammam and the winding alleys of the blue medina. This selection includes traditional establishments like Restaurant Casa Aladin, known for its multi-level views of the kasbah, and local institutions like Café Clock, which offers cultural workshops alongside its signature camel burger. From street-side stalls serving freshly fried sfenj doughnuts to regional kitchens specializing in slow-cooked tagines and Mediterranean tapas, these venues represent the authentic flavors and food traditions of the Rif Mountains.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, October

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes 1°–20°
  • 5° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 1°–22°
  • 6° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 3°–25°
  • 8° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 6°–27°
  • 9° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 8°–33°
  • 12° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 31° · extremes 11°–38°
  • 16° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 24 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 37° (feels like 36°) · extremes 15°–42°
  • 19° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 28 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 22 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 37° · extremes 16°–42°
  • 20° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 23 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 31° · extremes 13°–37°
  • 17° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 9°–33°
  • 14° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 4°–26°
  • 9° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 2°–21°
  • 7° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Moroccan Dirham MAD DH · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity
Type C / Type E
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Arabic
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+212
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Tours & Activities

Kasbah
Walk
Place Outa El Hamam
Walk
Placa uta hammam

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