What to do · Chefchaouen
Akchour waterfalls and the God's Bridge
Information
- Price
- Independent · free; transport extra
- Duration
- 6 h
- Season
- Spring to autumn · in winter the river can rise
- Who it's for
- Walking families and hikers
What it is
Akchour is a village 30 km from Chefchaouen, along the Oued Laou road, at the entrance to Talassemtane National Park. Two riverside trails leave from the car park, following green, cold water: one goes up the riverbed to the waterfalls, with pools where people swim in summer; the other leads to the God's Bridge, a rock arch spanning the gorge far above the river.
Getting there
It is about 45 minutes by road. Without a car, take a grand taxi from Chefchaouen: agree the return trip and the pick-up time before you set off. There are simple snack stalls and cafés on the first stretch, beside the river.
What to bring
Shoes that can get wet and that grip, because you have to cross the river on stones, plus water and food. Allow the whole day if you want to do both trails. In winter and after heavy rain the river rises and some crossings cannot be made: ask at your accommodation before you go.
As a familyWith teenagers
