BEST PHOTO SPOTS IN CHEFCHAOUEN, MOROCCO
Chefchaouen, the “Blue Pearl,” is one of the most photogenic places in Morocco, and the best way to experience it is by wandering through the blue-washed streets. Around every corner, you’ll find painted staircases, colorful doors, tiled details, hidden alleys, and picture-perfect little corners that feel straight out of a postcard.
To make exploring easier, I put together a self-guided walking route with some of the best photo spots in Chefchaouen. This route takes you through 15 beautiful stops, from iconic blue doors to tiled streets, mosaic houses, and one of the famous Lonely Planet-style photo locations.
A quick note before you go: some of these spots are exact landmarks, while others are small corners or alleys. Use the coordinates below instead of relying only on the names. I highly recommend going early in the morning if you want the streets to feel quieter and easier to photograph. Chefchaouen can get busy during the day, especially around the most popular corners and doorways.
1. Sidi Bouchouka
Coordinates: 35.1701005, -5.2629045
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The most beautiful door in this little town with a surrounding area of blue walls, narrow pathways, and a more local feel, making it a great place to ease into the medina and start capturing those dreamy blue city shots.
2. Callejon El Asri
Coordinates: 35.1700162, -5.2631395
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A beautiful little alley near Boutique EL-ASRI with colorful pots and blue-washed walls and steps.
3. Tuiles colorées
Coordinates: 35.169843, -5.263613
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A colorful tiled spot that adds variety to all the blue tones. This is a private residence so please keep noise down.
4. Blue Doors with Stars
Coordinates: 35.16918, -5.26375
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One of the cutest doorway spots on the route.
6. Place El Haouta
Coordinates: 35.1690842, -5.2635625
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A small square that gives you a little more space than the narrow alleys.
7. Three Blue Doors
Coordinates: 35.1695798, -5.2637326
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A simple but beautiful stop featuring three blue doors in one frame.
8. The Bluest Street / Darb Limoun
Coordinates: 35.1695625, -5.2642344
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The most iconic in the city.
9. Said’s Orange Juice Shop
Coordinates: 35.169565, -5.264204
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A fun stop that adds a little local life and color to the route. If you pay for a fresh orange juice they will allow you to take photos under the orange tree.
10. White Mosque of the Souk
Coordinates: 35.1694625, -5.264453125
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A beautiful view with the stark blue streets leading to the white mosque.
12. House of Mosaics
Coordinates: 35.169449, -5.265044
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This is an iconic photo spot because the house is so narrow.
13. Paid Setup / ChechaouenDarQalaï
Coordinates: 35.17014, -5.260875
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A more staged photo setup that may require a small fee and opens after 9AM.
14. Lonely Planet Cover Picture Location
Coordinates: 35.1708591, -5.2597297
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This location has been seen in travel guides and inspiration photos.
15. Spanish Mosque
Coordinates: 35.1656° N, 5.2556° W
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A beautiful view of the town at sunset that’s just about a 30 minute hike to get to.
Chefchaouen is one of those places where the entire city feels like a photo spot, but having a route makes it so much easier to explore without missing the prettiest corners. Save these coordinates and follow the route through the medina for some of the best photo spots in Chefchaouen.
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