ChefchaouenvsFes
Can't decide between Chefchaouen and Fes? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen is Morocco's famous "Blue Pearl," a mountain town where every building is painted in shades of blue. Nestled in the Rif Mountains, this photogenic gem offers peaceful medina walks, local goat cheese, hiking trails, and a more relaxed atmosphere than Fes or Marrakech.
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Fes
Fes is the cultural and spiritual heart of Morocco, home to the world's oldest university and largest car-free urban area. The labyrinthine medina—a UNESCO World Heritage site—offers medieval tanneries, intricate artisan work, ancient madrasas, and an immersive journey back in time.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Chefchaouen offers Blue Medina, Plaza Uta el-Hammam, Kasbah Museum
Fes offers Fes el-Bali Medina, Chouara Tannery, Al-Qarawiyyin University
Food & Dining
Chefchaouen is famous for its local dining scene
Fes is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Chefchaouen offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Fes offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
April to June, September to November
March to May, September to November
Weather
Summer: 28°C, Winter: 10°C
Summer: 35°C, Winter: 12°C
Top Attractions in Chefchaouen
- 1Blue Medina
- 2Plaza Uta el-Hammam
- 3Kasbah Museum
- 4Ras El Ma Waterfall
- 5Rif Mountains Hiking
- 6Local Goat Cheese
Top Attractions in Fes
- 1Fes el-Bali Medina
- 2Chouara Tannery
- 3Al-Qarawiyyin University
- 4Bou Inania Madrasa
- 5Dar Batha Museum
- 6Artisan Workshops
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Trésors Cachés
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Trésors Cachés à Chefchaouen
- 1
The Old Water Mills of Ras El Ma
A series of traditional grain mills powered by the natural springs, still occasionally used by local families.
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Cemetery Viewpoint
A hillside Muslim cemetery offering panoramic Medina views without the crowds of the Spanish Mosque.
Trésors Cachés à Fes
- 1
The Medersa el-Attarine
A 14th-century theological college located deep in the spice and perfume souk, often overshadowed by the larger Bou Inania Madrasa.
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The Belghazi Museum
A private museum housed in a beautiful 19th-century palace in the medina, showcasing a vast collection of Moroccan artifacts.
Quartiers à Explorer
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Meilleurs Quartiers à Chefchaouen
The Blue Medina (Medina El Azraq)
The historic heart of Chefchaouen, a labyrinth of winding alleys where every building is washed in varying shades of blue.
Ras El Ma
The northeastern gateway to the Medina, centered around the natural spring that supplies the town with water.
Meilleurs Quartiers à Fes
Fes el-Bali (The Old Medina)
The historic, walled heart of the city and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Fes el-Jdid (The New Medina)
Founded in the 13th century by the Marinid dynasty, this 'new' city is home to the vast Royal Palace (Dar el-Makhzen) and the historic Mellah (Jewish Quarter).
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Our Verdict
Both Chefchaouen and Fes are incredible destinations. Chefchaouen excels in blue buildings and mountain setting, while Fes stands out for ancient medina and tanneries.
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