Mountain town in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco
Chefchaouen
Small blue-washed Rif town of lanes, mountain views and hiking at Talassemtane, easy to stroll alone. Quiet, cheap and photogenic, but cannabis hustlers, midday crowds and cool wet winters.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$810–1,210Comfortable, one person · DH8,000–12,000Details
- Value for money83/100Better value than 82% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goApr–Jun, Sep–OctWarmest: Aug, 36°CDetails
- Internet57 MbpsFixed broadband, Morocco medianDetails
- Tap waterFilter or boilLocal spring water is bottled and drunk, but tap quality varies.Details
- LGBTQ+2/5HostileDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: common in tourist areasDetails
- Doctor's visit$15–30Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundCTM / Supratours busVery walkableDetails
- Cash or cardMostly cashCash for cafés, shops and taxis; cards only in a few hotels.Details
Where to stay in Chefchaouen
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Medina (Outa el Hammam) | Walkable blue lanes, guesthouses and café terraces |
| Ras el Maa | Waterfall path and trailhead at the medina's east end |
| Andalusian quarter | Quieter whitewashed streets and cheaper rooms |
Apps that work in Chefchaouen
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- ONCF: Train times and e-tickets
- CTM: Intercity bus tickets
- Taxis: No reliable ride apps. Petit taxis meet buses; agree fares before leaving for the viewpoints.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Morocco.
- Mostly cash Cash for cafés, shops and taxis; cards only in a few hotels. The town has a few ATMs, which can run dry on busy weekends.
- Currency: Dirham (MAD). US$1 ≈ DH9.88 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Plentiful in cities, scarce in desert and mountain villages; dirhams can't be bought abroad, so withdraw on arrival.
- Tipping: Expected: about 10% in restaurants, 10–20 DH for porters and small help, more for guides and drivers.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay work at contactless terminals in cities; local wallets need a Moroccan account.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Visa-required nationalities can often apply online through the official eVisa portal (acces-maroc.ma); avoid paid look-alike sites.
- Passport must be valid at least 3 months on arrival and undamaged; damaged passports have been refused entry.
- Make sure your passport gets an entry stamp; travellers without one have had trouble leaving.
Emergency numbers
Police 190 · Ambulance 150 · Fire 150
Plugs
Type C, E · 220 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi kiosks at airport arrivals and shops everywhere; data top-ups are cheap. Passport needed to register. eSIMs work for visitors.
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