Chefchaouen Day Trip Guide | How to Conquer the Blue City in One Day
🚌 Transportation Hacks 1️⃣ Tangier → Chefchaouen Taxi to CTM Station: Bargain to 20-30 MAD Bus Tickets: 65 MAD (one-way) / 75 MAD (return) Book online in advance (sells out fast!) 3-hour ride (stops in Tetouan) 2️⃣ Bus Station → Blue Medina 25-min walk (follow Google Maps to the famous orange juice stand) Pass through local markets (vibrant but no photos of Muslim women!) 📸 Instagram Hotspots 🔵 Blue Alleyways Avoid paid photo spots (check for signs) Best lighting: Before 10AM or after 4PM ⛪ Spanish Mosque Viewpoint Stop at 1/3 of the climb for perfect panoramic shots 🍉 Hidden Oasis Natural spring + fruit stalls near the mosque (fresh juice & shade) ☕ Rooftop Cafés Any terrace spot works—sip mint tea with a bird’s-eye view 🍽️ Must-Eat Food 1️⃣ Chinese Restaurant Crispy eggplant (tastes just like home!) 2️⃣ Street Bites Fresh sardine fritters (5 MAD) Orange juice (3 MAD at the famous stand) ⚠️ Pro Warnings Ignore "guides": Shake your head and walk away Pack light: Cobblestone streets hate suitcases Cash only: Most places don’t take cards 💡 Extra Tips ✔ Add Tetouan: White-washed Spanish town (from The Time In Between) ✔ Stay overnight: Sunrise in the blue streets = zero crowds #Chefchaouen #MoroccoTravel #BluePearl