Rif Ridgeline Trek—Chefchaouen’s High-Altitude Challenge

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Weather Forecast

For: 2026-01-27

Cool, crisp winter days with bright blue skies; expect 5-15 °C in the valleys and near-freezing temperatures on the summits—perfect for strenuous hiking with clear visibility.

Rif Ridgeline Trek—Chefchaouen’s High-Altitude Challenge

Tackle the jagged Rif Mountains on a two-day hut-to-hut adventure that starts in Chefchaouen’s famous blue medina and climbs to the 2 126 m summit of Jebel Lakraa. Expect steep forested switchbacks, knife-edge ridges with sweeping views over the medina and distant Mediterranean, and starry bivouacs in a remote mountain refuge.

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Day 1

#1Blue Medina Sunrise Gear-Up
Approx
Outa el-Hammam Square • Chefchaouen, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
30 minutes
Fill water bottles, pick up last-minute trail snacks, and watch the first sun hit the blue walls before setting off.

🚗22m(6.6 km)

#2Trailhead Ascent to Akchour
Akchour • Chefchaouen, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
3-4 hours
Start the climb through cedar and oak forest on the well-marked path toward God’s Bridge; steady uphill warm-up for the big ridge tomorrow.
#3God’s Bridge Rock Arch
God’s Bridge • Chefchaouen, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
1 hour
Lunch break beneath this towering natural rock arch that spans the river—perfect spot for photos and a quick swim if you dare the icy water.
#4Mountain Refuge Camp
Approx
Rif Refuge • Chefchaouen, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
2-3 hours
Reach the basic but cozy refuge at 1 750 m; drop packs, watch sunset paint the peaks pink, and rest for the pre-dawn summit push.

Travel Itinerary

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Rif Ridgeline Trek—Chefchaouen’s High-Altitude Challenge

Your Itinerary

Day 1

#1Blue Medina Sunrise Gear-Up

#2Trailhead Ascent to Akchour

#3God’s Bridge Rock Arch

#4Mountain Refuge Camp

Day 2

#5Pre-Dawn Summit Push

#6Ridge Traverse Descent

#7Medina Recovery Feast

Travel Itinerary

Trip Details

Weather Forecast

Rif Ridgeline Trek—Chefchaouen’s High-Altitude Challenge

Your Itinerary

Day 1

#1Blue Medina Sunrise Gear-Up

#2Trailhead Ascent to Akchour

#3God’s Bridge Rock Arch

#4Mountain Refuge Camp

Day 2

#5Pre-Dawn Summit Push

#6Ridge Traverse Descent

#7Medina Recovery Feast