How long is the walk to the Spanish Mosque?

It is a short but uphill walk of roughly 30 to 40 minutes from the medina, on a dirt path that can be uneven. Wear proper shoes and bring water, as there is no shade or shop at the top. Many visitors time it for sunset and head back before dark.

Is there an entry fee for the Spanish Mosque viewpoint?

No, the Spanish Mosque viewpoint is free and open air, with no ticket or set hours. Because the path is unlit, bring a torch or head down before dark, and dress respectfully as it remains a mosque site even though it is disused.

Spanish Mosque

ChefchaouenHilltop viewpoint over the Blue City

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Built by Spain, 1920s
Bouzafar hilltop, east of town
Best panorama of Chefchaouen

The Spanish Mosque, also called the Bouzafar Mosque, sits on a hill east of Chefchaouen and is the town's best-known viewpoint. Built by the Spanish in the 1920s, the mosque itself is disused, but the short uphill walk rewards you with a sweeping panorama of the blue medina spread across the valley below and the Rif Mountains around it. It is a free, open-air spot especially popular at sunset.

Location

Chefchaouen

FAQs

The Spanish Mosque, or Bouzafar Mosque, is a small hilltop mosque east of Chefchaouen, built by the Spanish in the 1920s. It is no longer used for worship, but its hill is the town's most popular viewpoint, offering a full panorama of the blue medina and the Rif Mountains.