About Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen (شفشاون, also Chaouen, Chawen or Xaouen) is a gorgeous mountain city in northeastern Morocco.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Symbol: د.م.
Language
Arabic
Also: Berber
Phone Code
+212
International dialing code for Morocco
Driving
Drive on the right
Standard for Morocco
Region
Africa
Northern Africa
How to Get to Chefchaouen
Transportation options and arrival information
The nearest airports are atTangier,Fez,Rabat, andCasablanca, while some flights go toTetouan. From these you can take intercity buses to Chefchaouen. From Casablanca it also makes sense to use the low-priced high-speed train to Tangier and continue from there.
Getting Around Chefchaouen
Local transportation and navigation tips
Chefchaouen is compact and easily walkable. This is what many people come here for.
Safety in Chefchaouen
High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.969)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
As Chefchaouen is on the edge of Morocco's marijuana growing region, touts desperate to extract money from travelers can be a serious problem. They can often be quite persistent, however, smiling, remaining calm, and politely refusing (repeatedly) will usually work.
Where to Stay in Chefchaouen
Accommodation tips and recommendations
Accommodation can be tight in the peak periods (mid-Jul to Sep) so arrive early or book ahead in these periods. A stroll through the medina will reveal dozens of cheap hotels, starting from 40 dirham per night for a single. Many of these hotels have roof terraces.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
1 protected sites near Chefchaouen
Things to See in Chefchaouen
1 landmarks and points of interest
The Great Mosque of Chefchaouen
mosque in Chefchaouen, Morocco
Source: Wikidata
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