Overview
Plaza Uta el-Hammam is the roughly 5,000-square-meter heart of Chefchaouen's medina, flanked on one side by the red-earth Kasbah and on the other by the Grand Mosque with its famous octagonal minaret. Cafes and restaurant terraces line the square, making it the perfect spot to sip mint tea while admiring both monuments. In the evening, local families fill the plaza to stroll and let kids run, giving it a warmly lived-in feel. Nearly every itinerary in Chefchaouen revolves around this square. Free entry. Center of the medina.
Opening Hours
24 hours (cafes 09:00-23:00)
Travel Tips
From the terrace of Cafe Sofia in the corner, mint tea with the Kasbah straight ahead is unbeatable. The Grand Mosque is closed to non-Muslims - admire the exterior and minaret only.
Hotels near Plaza Uta el-Hammam
Hotels and guesthouses in Chefchaouen, Medina, Chefchaouen
Other attractions in Chefchaouen
Blue Medina
A labyrinthine old town drenched in blue - the world's most photogenic alleyways.
Ras el-Maa Waterfall
A small waterfall at the eastern edge of the medina, a local laundry spot and gathering place.
Kasbah Museum
A museum inside a 15th-century fortress with an Andalusian garden and Chefchaouen's history.
Spanish Mosque
A ruined mosque on the hill east of the medina, Chefchaouen's premier sunset viewpoint.
Akchour Waterfalls
Emerald valleys and waterfalls in the Rif Mountains - a popular day-hike destination.
Grand Mosque of Chefchaouen
A 15th-century mosque famed for its rare octagonal minaret.