Overview
Akchour Waterfalls lie in the Talassemtane National Park, about 40 minutes by car from Chefchaouen, deep in the Rif Mountains. Two routes branch off here - the 'small waterfall' and the 'big waterfall' - with the latter requiring a 2-3 hour hike each way along an emerald-water canyon. Cool off in natural pools beside the falls, or stop at riverside stalls for fresh-pressed juice and a tagine lunch. The 'Bridge of God' (Pont de Dieu) natural arch is also a popular extension. Free entry (parking MAD 10). About MAD 200 round trip by taxi from Chefchaouen.
Opening Hours
24 hours (daylight recommended)
Travel Tips
Bring hiking shoes and swimwear. The big waterfall is a 5-6 hour round trip - start early in the morning to enjoy it without rushing.
Hotels near Akchour Waterfalls
Hotels and guesthouses in Chefchaouen, Talassemtane National Park, Chefchaouen Province
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Blue Medina
A labyrinthine old town drenched in blue - the world's most photogenic alleyways.
Ras el-Maa Waterfall
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Kasbah Museum
A museum inside a 15th-century fortress with an Andalusian garden and Chefchaouen's history.
Plaza Uta el-Hammam
The medina's heart square, framed by the Kasbah and the Grand Mosque.
Spanish Mosque
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Grand Mosque of Chefchaouen
A 15th-century mosque famed for its rare octagonal minaret.