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Chefchaouen to Akchour: Private 2 or 4 Day Hike

Leave the “Blue City” behind and explore the mountains: immerse yourself in Morocco's spectacular natural landscapes on this private 2 or 4 day trek from Chefchaouen to Akchour. Hike Details. Day 1: Chefchaouen – Azilane. Meet at Hotel Madrid in...

  • 2 - 4 days
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Leave the “Blue City” behind and explore the mountains: immerse yourself in Morocco's spectacular natural landscapes on this private 2 or 4 day trek from Chefchaouen to Akchour.

Hike Details

Day 1: Chefchaouen – Azilane

Meet at Hotel Madrid in Chefchaouen to begin your trek. The hiking trail lasts about seven hours, with breaks along the way. The first part, three hours long, goes through Talassemtane National Park where a picnic lunch can be enjoyed. The second part, lasting four hours, includes a stop at the small village of Afeska. You will end this day in Azilane with a dinner and overnight at a mountain lodge.

Day 2: Azilane – Akchour – Chefchaouen

After breakfast, the five-hour trek leads to God's Bridge within Talassemtane National Park. Nearby are the Akchour Waterfalls with emerald waters. A picnic lunch will be provided. The trek ends at 5:15 pm in Akchour, from where a taxi to Chefchaouen is needed, costing around 18 US Dollars (22 Euros) for groups up to four.

4-Day Route

The first day follows the same itinerary as the 2-day trek. On the second day, hike from Azilane to Taourarte, a full 8-hour trek with a break for a picnic, ending at a rural lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

The third day involves a hike from Taourarte to Akchour, totaling 8 hours with breaks, including a visit to the Akchour waterfalls. Dinner and lodging will be provided in Akchour.

On the fourth day, trek from Akchour to Chefchaouen, which will take 6 hours, split into two 3-hour segments. After a break for a picnic, the journey concludes with a guided city tour of Chefchaouen, wrapping up at 6 pm.

Accommodation and meals

The route includes 3 nights of accommodation in mountain lodges:

Azilane (1st night): Gîte d'étape Azilane or similarTaourarte (2nd night): Gîte Taourarte or similarAkchour (3rd night): Gîte d'étape Zaouia d'Akchour or similar

The stay includes dinner and breakfast. Note that 3 lunches are not included; please bring your own picnics.

Included

  • English–speaking guide
  • 1 or 3 night's accommodation in a mountain lodge with dinner and breakfast
  • Private and exclusive tour, there will be no one else in your group

Not included

  • Lunches
  • Return journey by taxi from Akchour to Chefchaouen (20 EUR per car for groups of up to 4 people)

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility or pushchairs/strollers

Location

Activity location

Rue Tarik Ibn Ziad, Chefchaouen, Morocco

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