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Best time to visit Chefchaouen (and when it is crowded)

Chefchaouen is a cultural destination in Morocco. Its peak season is May and September, and it is least crowded in January, July, and December. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

May and September

Quietest months

January, July, and December

Chefchaouen month by month

How crowded Chefchaouen gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Chefchaouen in January
Quiet
Chefchaouen in February
Quiet
Chefchaouen in March
Quiet
Chefchaouen in April
Quiet
Chefchaouen in May
Quiet
Chefchaouen in June
Quiet
Chefchaouen in July
Quiet
Chefchaouen in August
Quiet
Chefchaouen in September
Quiet
Chefchaouen in October
Quiet
Chefchaouen in November
Quiet
Chefchaouen in December
Quiet

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Chefchaouen busy?
Chefchaouen gets busiest in May and September. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Chefchaouen?
For thinner crowds, visit Chefchaouen in January, July, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Chefchaouen least crowded?
Chefchaouen is least crowded in January, July, and December.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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