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Home2.5-Hour Private Walk In Chefchaouen: The Blue Pearl Of Morocco
Description
Explore Chefchaouen, also known as the “blue pearl of Morocco”, and understand the history of the town's inns and beautiful public water fountain at Al Haouta Square. Walk through the narrow streets lined with blue houses, discover why they were painted blue and how this helps to maintain the temperature inside. Visit local shops, see famous Instagram spots, and learn about traditional Moroccan outfits, local cuisine, and medicinal herbs.
Highlights
- Capture Instagrammable pictures with the blue houses
- Learn in-depth about the local life, traditions, and history of the city
- Enjoy walking through the lane of artists
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- Meet the tour guide, and we will begin our exploration of Chefchaouen, the “blue pearl of Morocco" from Al Haouta Square, which was surrounded by inns in the old days so that the traders and the travellers could rest for a day before moving ahead. This square has a beautiful public water fountain like many others in the town. Listen to the meaning of the name "Chefchaouen" while walking through the narrow streets lined by blue houses. The houses are painted using natural pigments, which helps in maintaining the temperature inside. Get to know why these houses were painted with the colour blue and when did this start.
- Then, we will reach a small bakery that has the oldest oven in the town. These ovens are used at restaurants as they are only allowed to use wood for the fire.
- And we will continue our walk through the old houses, which have small doors. The reason behind it was that the person entering the house bowed down as a gesture of respect. Oranges, grapes, and fig trees can be seen everywhere in the town.
- Walking through the lane of artists (painters and weavers), we will reach a shop where the man offers free mint tea to the passerby. Near this shop is one of the famous Instagram spots with blue stairs, a perfect place to take pictures. This is also the shopping area for tourists, where you will see woollen clothes, paintings, and natural colours being sold.
- The next stop is Outta Al Hammam (Main Square) which is lively and surrounded by restaurants and cafes. Every year a music festival is held at this square. Then, we will enter the lanes selling traditional Moroccan outfits, local cuisines and medicinal herbs. Finally, we will say our goodbyes at the gate, which is the divide between the old and the new parts of the town.
What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
What's Excluded
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Tour Reviews
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Enchanting Blue Houses
Maria G
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A beautiful stroll in blue heaven
Sarah Johnson
The tour was amazing. Our guide was knowledgeable and shared some interesting stories about the blue town. We saw some beautiful blue houses and enjoyed mint tea at a local shop. A perfect way to explore Chefchaouen!
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Magical walk through the blue streets
Ahmed
Chefchaouen is a lovely place, and this walking tour gave us a great insight into the history of the town. We visited some beautiful blue houses and local shops. Our guide was friendly and made the tour more enjoyable.
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A Dreamlike Experience in Chefchaouen
Sarah
Walking through the streets of Chefchaouen was like stepping into a dream. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating insights about the history and culture of the town. The blue houses, painted with natural pigments, were stunning and created a unique atmosphere that cannot be found anywhere else. We stopped at a bakery with the oldest oven in town and sampled some delicious bread. The shopping area was also a highlight with beautiful woollen clothes and paintings on display. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Morocco.
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Discover the blue city with a local guide
Maria
The tour was well-planned and informative. We explored the town's narrow streets, visited local shops, and saw some stunning blue houses. Our guide was knowledgeable and shared interesting facts about the town. Highly recommended!
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Great Tour Guide
Emily
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Fascinating History Lesson
Ahmed
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A must-do tour in Chefchaouen
John
This walking tour was an excellent way to explore the blue city. Our guide was friendly and informative, and we got to see some beautiful blue houses and local shops. The highlight was the Instagram famous blue stairs!
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Unique Atmosphere
Ali
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The Beauty of Chefchaouen
Ahmed
The private walk in Chefchaouen was a beautiful and informative experience. Our guide was friendly and professional, and we learned so much about the history and significance of the blue houses. The narrow streets and alleyways were charming, and we especially loved the shop offering free mint tea to passersby. The main square was bustling and vibrant, with plenty of restaurants and cafes to choose from. The traditional Moroccan outfits and local cuisines in the market were fascinating to explore. This tour was a highlight of our trip to Morocco, and we would highly recommend it to others.
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Picture-Perfect Instagram Spots
Julia
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Walking through the blue maze
Wei
Chefchaouen is a charming town, and this walking tour was a great way to explore it. We saw some beautiful blue houses, enjoyed mint tea at a local shop, and visited local shops selling traditional Moroccan outfits and herbs.
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Delicious Local Bread
James
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A stroll through blue heaven
Emily
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Fascinating tour of the blue city
Yusuf
The tour was well-organized, and our guide was informative. We visited some beautiful blue houses, local shops, and saw some Instagram famous spots.
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Amazing Shopping Area
Emma
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A peaceful walk through the blue streets
Fatima
The tour was excellent, and our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We explored the narrow streets, saw some beautiful blue houses, and learned about the town's history. Highly recommended!
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Lively Main Square
Alex
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Blue city's hidden gems
Rahul
The tour was good, and our guide showed us some hidden gems of the blue city. We visited some beautiful blue houses, local shops, and learned about the town's history. A must-do tour in Chefchaouen!
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A Must-Do Tour in Morocco
Omar
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A stroll through the blue paradise
Mei
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Friendly and Knowledgeable Guide
Fatima
Starting From
USD 75 / group