By bus
Long-distance buses, including CTM, arrive at the bus station in the newer part of town. From there it is about a 15-minute uphill walk to the medina; petit taxis usually wait nearby.
On foot from Bab el Aïn
Coming from the town centre or the bus station, the main entrance to the medina is the Bab el Aïn gate. From there, walk uphill through the lanes to Place Outa el Hammam, where the Kasbah entrance faces the square.
By car
Frommer's describes Place el Makhzen, linked to Place Outa el Hammam by a short pedestrian street, as the easiest entrance for drivers.
Parking outside the medina
The medina is pedestrian. One published guide recommends parking outside the medina and walking in through Bab el-Ain, about 10 to 15 minutes from the car park to the Kasbah.
Finding the Kasbah entrance
The entrance faces Place Outa el Hammam, opposite the café terraces and next to the Grand Mosque.
Sources
Facts on this page come from the published sources below. Figures marked as reported have not yet been confirmed on site by our team.
- DFDS, 5 places to visit in Chefchaouen — www.dfds.com (last reviewed 2026-11-11)
- Malika in Morocco, How to get from Tangier to Chefchaouen — malika-in-morocco.com (last reviewed 2026-11-11)
- Frommer's, Chefchaouen: Planning a trip — www.frommers.com (last reviewed 2026-11-11)
- My Secret Map, Kasbah de Chefchaouen — mysecretmap.com (last reviewed 2026-11-11)
- Frommer's, Place Outa el Hammam & Kasbah — www.frommers.com (last reviewed 2026-11-11)