The blue city of Chefchaouen is one of Morocco’s most famous sights. This unique little mountain town has entire streets that are painted in shades of blue.

You can go to Chef Chaouen on a day trip from Fes or Tangier, or there are hotels in the city if you want to stay longer. I went there on a day trip from Fes and enjoyed it, even though it took all day to go there and back.

This travel guide will explain how to get to the blue city (with or without a tour), what to see there, and everything else you need to know before you go!

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For my visit to the blue city, I booked a tour online through GetYourGuide.

My day tour to Chefchaouen from Fes cost only $26 USD and it included transportation in a minivan with a small group, 4 hours at the blue city, and a local guide to show us around.

You can book this day tour in the link below! This is the exact same tour I used for my own visit to Chefchaouen, and I had a great experience with them.

Book Now: Chefchaouen Day Trip From Fes / Tangier

How To Get To Chefchaouen

• From Fes

If you’re coming from Fes and you don’t want to use a tour, you can also get to Chefchaouen by public bus or private car.

The bus ride from Fes to Chefchaouen takes a bit over 4 hours. It’s cheap, safe, and comfortable. This route is served by CTM and another bus company, and there are at least 5 departures per day.

You can check their schedule and book tickets online here, or you can buy the tickets in person at the bus station.

Another option is a private driver with a car. This is going to be quicker and more convenient than the bus.

It’s the most expensive way to get to Chefchaouen, but it can still be fairly economical if you’re traveling with friends to split the cost.

You can arrange a driver with your hotel in Fes, or you can book it online here.
 

• From Tangier

The closest international airport to Chefchaouen is the one in Tangier (TNG), which has flights from all over Europe.

If you’re coming from Tangier, the drive to Chefchaouen only takes about 2.5 hours and you can do it by public bus, private car, or shared tour. The roads are a bit winding, but they’re in good condition overall.

The bus route from Tangier to Chefchaouen is served by CTM and they have 5 departures per day. This is the cheapest way to get to the blue city from Tangier. You can check the schedules and book tickets online here.

If you want to go with a private driver, that can be arranged with your hotel in Tangier, or you can book it online here.

• From Tangier

The closest international airport to Chefchaouen is the one in Tangier (TNG), which has flights from all over Europe.


The bus route from Tangier to Chefchaouen is served by CTM and they have 5 departures per day. This is the cheapest way to get to the blue city from Tangier. You can check the schedules and book tickets online here.

If you want to go with a private driver, that can be arranged with your hotel in Tangier, or you can book it online here.