✅ Day Trip Itinerary: Fes to Chefchaouen 

🕓 Total travel time: ~8–9 hours round trip
🛣 Distance each way: ~200 km (~125 miles)
🚗 Best by: Private car, taxi, or organized tour (no direct train, limited public buses)

📍 Departure from Fes

• Time: 7:00 AM

• Start your day early to make the most of your time in Chefchaouen.

• Optional: Pack snacks and water for the road.

🚗 Drive to Chefchaouen

• Duration: 3.5–4 hours

• Scenic mountain roads, especially the last stretch through the Rif Mountains.

• Break stops: Consider a short break near Ouazzane for rest/stretch.

📸 Arrive in Chefchaouen

• ETA: 11:00 AM

🌟 Things to Do in Chefchaouen (4–5 hours)

1. Explore the Medina (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

   • Wander the picturesque blue-painted alleys.

   • Visit local artisan shops and photograph the beautiful doorways and steps.

2. Lunch in the Medina (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)

   • Recommended places: Bab Ssour, Casa Hassan, or rooftop cafes with medina views.

3. Kasbah Museum & Plaza Uta el-Hammam (2:00 PM – 2:45 PM)

   • Climb the tower for panoramic views.

   • The museum has historical artifacts and a small garden.

4. Ras El Ma Spring Walk (2:45 PM – 3:30 PM)

   • Small river area at the edge of town.

   • Locals come here to relax. Grab mint tea at a riverside café.

🛣️ Return to Fes

• Departure from Chefchaouen: 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

• Arrival in Fes: 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM

📝 Notes:

• Private transport is highly recommended for flexibility and time efficiency.

• Organized tours from Fes are also available and often include hotel pickup and a guide.

• Bring comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.

• Evenings in the Rif Mountains can be chilly, so a light jacket is wise year-round.

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