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Akchour waterfalls trips

A short walk on the way back to Tangier, or a full hiking day from Chefchaouen.

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From Chefchaouen

Akchour waterfalls and Bridge of God day trip from Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen Adventures · About 7 h Akchour waterfalls and Bridge of God day trip from Chefchaouen
★ 4.9 (179) from €48
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Full-day trip from Chefchaouen to the Akchour waterfalls
OMAR BAITAR · 6 to 8 h Full-day trip from Chefchaouen to the Akchour waterfalls
★ 4.8 (139) from €48
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From Tangier

Day trip from Tangier to Chefchaouen and the Akchour waterfalls
Xauen Travel & Tours · About 11.5 h Day trip from Tangier to Chefchaouen and the Akchour waterfalls
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The Akchour waterfalls lie in the Talassemtane National Park, a short drive from Chefchaouen. You can see them on a long day from Tangier that combines the blue town with a short walk to the first falls, or on a hiking day from Chefchaouen that goes much further up the valley.

Short walk or hiking day

From Tangier, with Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen first, then about an hour and a half at Akchour: a guided walk of about an hour to the small waterfalls. A taste of the valley on a long day.

A hiking day from Chefchaouen

For travellers already staying in Chefchaouen: a short drive to the trailhead and a hike of several hours, to the high waterfalls or to God’s Bridge.

Akchour trips compared

Photo Trip Departure Duration Reviews ↕ Price ↕ Book
Chefchaouen and Akchour waterfalls Xauen Travel & Tours Tangier About 11.5 h ★ 4.6 (612) €65per person Book now
Akchour waterfalls and God’s Bridge hike Chefchaouen Adventures Chefchaouen About 7 h ★ 4.9 (179) €48per person Book now
Akchour waterfalls full day OMAR BAITAR Chefchaouen 6 to 8 h ★ 4.8 (139) €48per person Book now

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Hiking days from Chefchaouen

Each card shows the departure point, whether a guide walks with you, the time on site and what the listing says about lunch. Open a card for the full details.

Akchour waterfalls and Bridge of God day trip from Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen Adventures

Akchour waterfalls and Bridge of God day trip from Chefchaouen

  • Duration: About 7 h
  • Departure: Chefchaouen. Near the main square, Poste Maroc
  • Guide on site: Yes. Local hiking guide; the group picks the route on the day
  • Time on site: Hike of about 3 to 5 hours depending on the route
  • Lunch: Not included

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start

from €48 ★ 4.9 (179 reviews)
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Highlights

  • Route choice on the day: the large waterfalls, or God’s Bridge with the small falls
  • Marked paths in Talassemtane National Park, moderately demanding
  • Swimming in the river when water levels allow

About this trip

A hiking day from Chefchaouen into Talassemtane National Park. On the day, the group chooses between two routes: the large waterfalls of Akchour, or God’s Bridge with the small falls. The hike takes about three to five hours on marked, moderately demanding paths, and you can swim in the river when water levels allow.

The van leaves from near the main square, in front of Poste Maroc, and takes about 40 minutes each way. Bring sturdy shoes, swimwear, water and snacks. Lunch is not included.

Listed as included

  • Pickup in Chefchaouen and return transport to Akchour
  • Local guide and guided hike

Not included or extra

  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses

Pickup and meeting point

Near the main square in Chefchaouen, in front of the Poste Maroc entrance; drop-off at the same place. About 40 minutes by van each way.

What to bring

  • Hiking or sturdy shoes
  • Swimwear
  • Water, snacks and sun protection

Know before you go

  • Water levels change with season and rain, which can change the plan.

Not suitable for

  • People with back problems
  • People with limited mobility
  • People with heart problems

Summarised from the operator’s listing on the booking platform. Where the listing contradicts itself, the note above says so.

Full-day trip from Chefchaouen to the Akchour waterfalls
OMAR BAITAR

Full-day trip from Chefchaouen to the Akchour waterfalls

  • Duration: 6 to 8 h
  • Departure: Chefchaouen. Hotel or riad pickup, Plaza Ronda
  • Guide on site: Yes. Local guide; God’s Bridge depends on the route chosen
  • Time on site: About 45 minutes to the small waterfall, 60 to 90 minutes more to the high cascade, a rest there
  • Lunch: Not included. Mint tea included

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start

from €48 ★ 4.8 (139 reviews)
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Highlights

  • Walk to the small waterfall and on to the high cascade
  • Swimming in natural pools
  • Mint tea on the trail

About this trip

A full day from Chefchaouen to the Akchour waterfalls with a local guide. The walk reaches the small waterfall after about 45 minutes and the high cascade after another 60 to 90 minutes, with a rest there, swimming in natural pools and mint tea on the trail.

Pickup is at your hotel or riad, the drive takes about 30 minutes each way, and the day lasts six to eight hours. God’s Bridge depends on the route you choose. Lunch and tips are not included; hiking boots or sports shoes are recommended.

Listed as included

  • Hotel or riad pickup and return
  • Private transport
  • Local guide
  • Mint tea

Not included or extra

  • Lunch
  • Tips

Pickup and meeting point

Pickup at your hotel or riad in Chefchaouen; the listing names Plaza Ronda as meeting and end point. About 30 minutes by road each way.

What to bring

  • Hiking boots or sports shoes

Know before you go

  • Guests who choose only the waterfall route do not go to God’s Bridge.

Not suitable for

  • People over 95

Summarised from the operator’s listing on the booking platform. Where the listing contradicts itself, the note above says so.

Chefchaouen and Akchour from Tangier

A guided visit to Chefchaouen, then about an hour and a half at Akchour with a guide, and the drive back to Tangier.

Day trip from Tangier to Chefchaouen and the Akchour waterfalls
Xauen Travel & Tours

Day trip from Tangier to Chefchaouen and the Akchour waterfalls

  • Duration: About 11.5 h
  • Departure: Tangier. Hotel pickup
  • Guide on site: Yes. Local guide in Chefchaouen and on the walk at Akchour
  • Time on site: About 3.5 h. Then about 1.5 hours at Akchour
  • Lunch: Not included

✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start

from €65 ★ 4.6 (612 reviews)
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Highlights

  • Guided time in Chefchaouen
  • Guided walk of about an hour to the small Akchour waterfalls over rocky paths
  • Swimming at Akchour is listed as possible

About this trip

Chefchaouen and the Akchour waterfalls from Tangier. You spend about three and a half hours in Chefchaouen with a local guide, then drive on to Akchour for a walk of about an hour over rocky paths to the small waterfalls. The listing says swimming is possible there.

The day lasts about eleven and a half hours, and the drive back from Akchour to Tangier takes around two and a half hours. Hotel pickup, the guide, water and parking fees are included; lunch is not. Bring shoes that cope with rocky ground.

Listed as included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tangier
  • Local guide in Chefchaouen and at Akchour
  • Minivan with professional driver, parking fees
  • Bottled water, Wi-Fi and a small gift

Not included or extra

  • Lunch

Pickup and meeting point

Pickup at car-accessible hotels and apartments in Tangier; guests in the medina meet at a nearby central point such as Hotel Continental, Bab Kasbah or Grand Socco.

Know before you go

  • Bring shoes that can handle rocky paths, comfortable clothing and cash.
  • The return drive from Akchour to Tangier takes about two and a half hours.

Summarised from the operator’s listing on the booking platform. Where the listing contradicts itself, the note above says so.

Two routes up the valley

Chefchaouen Adventures lets the group choose on the day: either the large waterfalls, or God’s Bridge, a natural rock arch, together with the small falls. The hike takes three to five hours depending on the route, on marked paths that the listing calls moderately demanding. OMAR BAITAR walks about 45 minutes to the small waterfall and another hour to an hour and a half to the high cascade, with a rest and mint tea there. Guests who choose only the waterfall route do not go to God’s Bridge.

Meeting points in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen Adventures meets near the main square, in front of the Poste Maroc entrance, and drops you at the same place; the van takes about 40 minutes each way. OMAR BAITAR picks up from your hotel or riad and names Plaza Ronda as the meeting and end point, about half an hour from the trailhead by road. From Tangier, Xauen Travel & Tours collects you at your hotel and drives on to Akchour after the visit to Chefchaouen; the return to Tangier from Akchour takes about two and a half hours.

Water, shoes and swimming

Swimming in the river and the natural pools is listed as possible, but water levels change with the season and with rain, and Chefchaouen Adventures writes that this can change the plan. Bring swimwear, water, snacks and sun protection. Both hiking listings ask for hiking boots or sturdy sports shoes, and the trip from Tangier warns of rocky paths. Lunch is not included on any of them.

Who it does not suit

Chefchaouen Adventures lists its hike as not suitable for people with back problems, limited mobility or heart problems. If a full hike is too much, the walk on the trip from Tangier goes only as far as the small waterfalls.

Hikers on the Akchour trails

On the hikes from Chefchaouen, reviewers name their guides and praise the views in the national park; on the trip from Tangier they enjoyed both stops. One guest found the short Akchour stop less rewarding than the visit to Chefchaouen.

“I booked the tour and straight away I got a message from Youssef, the guide, welcoming me and giving instruction to meet him the next day. Youssef was full of energy and explained the activities for the day. I was the only one in the tour so it felt like a …”
Pablo · Ireland · September 2026 Akchour hike from Chefchaouen · Chefchaouen Adventures
“Yhe guide Mohammed was really nice and helpful. the sights were amazing”
Arthur · Netherlands · September 2026 Akchour hike from Chefchaouen · Chefchaouen Adventures
“The trip was really worth it, the views were stunning and our guide Youssef did an awesome job.”
Leonie · Germany · September 2026 Akchour waterfalls from Chefchaouen · OMAR BAITAR
“Excellent guide, very kind and helpful. Zacharia is an excellent guide, customer oriented, very polite and with very good language skills. I would recommend him to everyone!”
Koen · Belgium · September 2026 Akchour waterfalls from Chefchaouen · OMAR BAITAR
“We had a wonderful day trip from Tangier to Chefchaouen and the Akchour waterfalls. Both destinations were beautiful, and the guides in Chefchaouen and Akchour were friendly, knowledgeable and made the visits very enjoyable. But what truly made this …”
Elisa · Netherlands · September 2026 Chefchaouen and the Akchour waterfalls from Tangier · Xauen Travel & Tours
“The guide for the Chefchaouen - Mohammed was perfect! We had a good time. However, the Akchour waterfall was really disappointing. The guide was talking in really broken English (was just yapping) and the spot was okay, but nothing special. I would highly suggest skipping this place and just …”
Verified traveller · Netherlands · October 2026 Chefchaouen and the Akchour waterfalls from Tangier · Xauen Travel & Tours
“The guides were great, and the places themselves are absolutely worth visiting! My driver, Ali, provided excellent service. He genuinely does everything he can to make you feel comfortable and makes an effort to personalize the experience. What I especially …”
Djamilla · Netherlands · August 2026 Chefchaouen and the Akchour waterfalls from Tangier · Xauen Travel & Tours

Traveller reviews of these day trips, from GetYourGuide.

FAQ

Can I see the Akchour waterfalls on a day trip from Tangier?

Yes, on the combined trip by Xauen Travel & Tours. It spends about three and a half hours in Chefchaouen and about an hour and a half at Akchour, with a guided walk of about an hour to the small waterfalls. For the high falls or God’s Bridge you need a hiking day from Chefchaouen.

How hard is the Akchour hike?

Chefchaouen Adventures calls it moderately demanding, three to five hours on marked paths depending on the route. Wear hiking boots or sturdy sports shoes.

Can I swim at Akchour?

The listings say swimming in the river and natural pools is possible when water levels allow. They change with season and rain, so bring swimwear but do not count on it.

Is lunch included on the Akchour trips?

No. None of the Akchour trips includes lunch. OMAR BAITAR serves mint tea on the trail; bring water and snacks on the other hikes.

Only Chefchaouen from Tangier?

Guided walk, transfer with free time, or Tetouan as the second stop.

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