3-Day Guided Trekking Adventure in Chefchaouen's Rif Mountains

Your trekking adventure begins in Chefchaouen, where you will meet your local mountain guide at Bab Souk Gate or at your confirmed accommodation pickup location within the Medina.

Your guide will introduce the three-day route, explain the mountain conditions and review the arrangements for the first day.

Travelers choosing the full trekking route will begin hiking from Chefchaouen. Those who have booked the optional 4x4 transfer will travel directly to Tissouka village before starting their hike.

Please arrive ready with your hiking equipment, water, snacks and a lightweight backpack containing the essentials for two overnight stays.

Hiking distance: 17 km (full route) or 8 km (with optional 4x4 transfer)

Begin your journey through the Rif Mountains, following scenic trails surrounded by forested slopes, mountain landscapes and traditional rural settlements.

The full route covers approximately 9 km from Chefchaouen to Tissouka, followed by another 8 km to Afeska.

This is the most physically demanding day of the trek, involving significant ascents, descents and uneven mountain terrain. Very good physical fitness and previous mountain hiking experience are recommended.

Alternatively, you can shorten the first day's walk to 8 km by taking an optional 4x4 transfer from Chefchaouen to Tissouka for an additional €30, arranged in advance.

Arrive in Afeska, where you will enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and spend the night in a rural mountain guesthouse.

Hiking distance: Approximately 13 km | Moderate

After breakfast at the guesthouse in Afeska, continue your trekking adventure towards Akchour.

Follow beautiful mountain trails through forests, remote valleys and dramatic limestone landscapes, enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding Rif Mountains.

One of the highlights of the day is discovering God's Bridge (Pont de Dieu) from above, where the elevated trail offers impressive views of the natural rock arch and the gorge below.

Continue along the mountain route towards the Akchour area.

An optional packed picnic lunch can be prepared by the guesthouse in Afeska for €5 per person if requested in advance.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and spend your second night in a local mountain guesthouse.

Hiking distance: Approximately 10 km | Moderate

After breakfast, begin your final hiking adventure exploring two of Akchour's most spectacular natural attractions.

First, follow the scenic riverside trail through the gorge to discover God's Bridge from below, offering a completely different perspective from the previous day's mountain viewpoint.

Continue towards the Small Waterfalls of Akchour, walking alongside the river through beautiful natural scenery, rocky passages and lush vegetation.

Enjoy opportunities for photographs, short breaks and appreciating the peaceful surroundings.

The combined route covers approximately 10 km and includes uneven and potentially slippery riverside trails.

The guide may adapt the route according to weather, water levels and trail safety conditions.

After completing the final hike, return to the main Akchour area, where your three-day trekking adventure comes to an end.

You may enjoy an optional lunch at one of the local riverside restaurants, depending on the available time and your preferences.

Your standard trekking package includes a return taxi transfer from Akchour to Chefchaouen.

Alternatively, Chefchaouen Adventures can arrange a direct private transfer from Akchour to your next destination anywhere in Morocco, subject to advance booking and an additional charge.

Take home unforgettable memories of the Rif Mountains, traditional mountain villages, God's Bridge and the beautiful waterfalls of Akchour.