Getting There

Tangier’s Ibn Battouta Airport is connected to several European cities, including Amsterdam, Paris, and London. From there, a private taxi will get you to the Chefchaouen area in under two hours. Where to Stay Situated about 11 kilometers south of Chefchaouen, Auberge Dardara has 21 rooms, six of which come with fireplaces—a welcome amenity if you’re visiting in the colder months. The restaurant here is considered the best in the region, and is a popular weekend lunch destination for daytrippers from Tangiers. Trekking and cooking classes are among the activities on offer ( 212539/707-007; dardara .ma; doubles from US$55, including breakfast).