Chefchaouen and Morocco’s Hidden Gem, Akchour Waterfalls 🇲🇦: FionnOnTheRoad Episode 21

Chefchaouen. The blue pearl of Morocco. This charming mountainside city is best known for its striking blue walled houses, towering peaks of the Rif mountains, and a certain infamous plant grown in the fields of the surrounding area! In this video, myself and a team of fellow travellers from the hostel make our way from Chefchaouen to Akchour waterfalls, a 45 minute shared taxi ride away.
Now about Akchour.
This place is a fairytale on earth. One of the most stunning and unexpected places I have ever had the pleasure and privilege of visiting. From the second I arrived to the second I left my jaw was glued to the ground as I did my best to take in everything I saw. Incredible mountain views on the drive in followed by the aquamarine waters. Red and orange rock walls of the canyon, lush greenery of the trees with pink flowers dotting the landscape. All of this inside a canyon crossed over by the iconic “God’s Bridge”, a natural rock arch that looks like it was carved by God himself. While definitely not a “hidden gem”, I feel like Akchour is still underappreciated on the whole. No Morocco trip is complete without a visit to Chefchaouen and Akchour.
In my opinion, this city and the surrounding area need at least a week if not two to fully appreciate everything that it has to offer. One thing is for sure, I wish I had more time to check out the city itself, and I’m really sad to have had to cut my time there short. But rest assured, this is one destination I will definitely come back to!
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[@Ed.G]

I’m glad you had great time! Morocco is so diverse you can find beaches mountains waterfalls snow rivers Sahara and forests all in one country!

[@fotr]

It really is so diverse!

[@sam_1100]

It was a true pleasure to travel there with you. You really managed to capture the essence of the day and show how great it was. Amazing video buddy!

[@fotr]

You too man! I had a blast! And don’t worry I will get you the pictures and the raw footage!

[@wissalwissal4934]

thank you for showing us this beautiful places you have such a good energy I love your vlogs you deserve 1M subscribes

[@fotr]

Aw I really appreciate that thanks! Fingers crossed 1 million is on the way!

[@plus_2853]

​@@fotr can I get a hi 😅

[@fotr]

Hi! 👋

[@BeHappyByBike]

Been following this Series from Tangier because I am headed to Europe and Morocco in early September and trying to get ideas of what to do. It's great seeing real unfiltered travelling, wish I could meet you there haha!

[@AnimeVibeschannel]

That's Morocco that's my country ❤️ always shining 🌟🇲🇦

[@jonasw3945]

Cannabis has always been grown abundantly in the riff regions since forever (Morocco has been for a long time the biggest producer of marijuana resin :hashish), and even though it was technically illegal, the governement didn't really enforce it and let people grow it, last year to resolve this problem the governement finally legalized it for medical, cosmetic and industrial purposes making the farmers there benefit legally from their stuff without being in a legal gray area

[@fotr]

Totally makes sense for the government to legalize growing it then! Must be very helpful for the farmers

[@adnaneelhouari5530]

Best country in the world ;-)

[@fotr]

Truly is a wonderful country

[@adnaneelhouari5530]

@@fotr a very diverse country ...an incredible Culture !!!

[@adibjr654]

Im glad that i found ur channel ! New big fan from Morocco 🇲🇦 ❤ welcome to ur country 🙌🏻

[@fotr]

I’m glad you liked it! Thank you 😊

[@adamlahlou956]

What great growth, 300 subscribers to almost 3,000 in a year! Keep up the great content.

[@hakimehamdouchi7468]

Man you are so welcomed here anytime. I'd even give you a tour next time, who knows.

[@elaakso0080]

Great vids brother. I was just visiting some of the same places: Rome, Tangier.. Really nice to continue my travels via your videos. Morocco was cool, different from what im used to here in europe

[@fotr]

Yes Morocco is totally different! And totally amazing! Worth a second trip for sure

[@user-tz3vj7qi1r]

Courageux on vous aime viva moroco

[@najatfalah4244]

wow just amazing..u know what fion? after watching so many videos of other tourists in the same period u r doing urs, the only conclusion I come up with is that our land loved u really..i really believe in that connection the mother nature has with human being..the places in ur trip, the weather, the nature, the sky..everythng seems perfect really!..our land opened up to u beautifully! it had showed u all its charm..Iam saying this after seeing all the other videos which are nowhere near urs..AMAZING..i guess if u have stayed more u would have seen more beauty shouting out everywhere just fr u ❤❤

[@fotr]

It certainly felt like that! Everywhere I went I seemed to have some of the best luck with weather. I’m glad I’m not the only one who had that sentiment. I love nature too, and it really felt like mother nature put on her best display for me during my trip

[@abdozoro2600]

Welcom bro 🤝

[@iams4670]

the happiness when i open youtube and find a new episode, thank you !!!!

[@fotr]

That makes me just as happy to hear! Thanks so much 😁

[@hteck8788]

ماشاء الله طبيعة جميلة ..المغرب جميل

[@Abdo-785]

OMG !You are so lucky to visit this beautiful place ,You are crazy🤩😋

[@hamzatouhami2128]

welcome brother ;))

[@adilos3411]

welcome to North Morocco ..

[@agmf3153]

bro is immaculate

[@mehdiyk8854]

This is your best video yet ! Man I didn't know Akchour was this beautiful. Thank you for showing us.

[@fotr]

I could hardly believe my eyes! It really is such a special place

[@gazelledumaroc8864]

Enjoy 👍

[@user-gq7bq8tt9h]

احسنت واتقنت وابدعت احسن تصوير 👍👍

[@user-hj7fn5mn1w]

المغرب أجمل بلاد في لعلم

[@jaafarelmourchid6153]

Props man !! have fun in Morocco and I wish you a beautiful stay.

[@OMAR7]

This is by far your best video of Morocco, you deserve a lot more subscribers, but soon you'll get there bro, you should visit Tetouan and Al Hociema beaches they're the best in Morocco, and Tetouan is just 1hour drive from Chefchaouen

[@fotr]

I think for my next time in Morocco I’ll have to rent a car and spend a lot more time to make sure I can see the whole country! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@minalamrakki8386]

Magnifique

[@elghazimohamedmansour509]

Amazing wow

[@Yashuo]

Amazing

[@marocainenespagne]

Is amazing

[@ilias_1995]

Amazing 🤩

[@purenatureHD]

So beautiful...I like it

[@mossaabzamame6047]

Just.. Wow!

[@oualidelmoukhtari5119]

I like your adaptability and adventures wherever you go!

[@fotr]

Thank you! I do my best to make the most of every day!

[@MH-fd4nt]

SPLENDIDE... 😍😍😍

[@fouadmoughamir7950]

Love u man ❤️ Keep going!

[@ilyasderrar4901]

Great videos buddy you deserve a sub

[@karimmazouz7670]

so good and a lot of good vibes there

[@redaleo1592]

Wow woow wooooow

[@hannibalmugen]

Beautifull Thank you Fionn for your videos 👍

[@medsb2037]

thanks for taking us with u it was magnifique

[@SIGMA_08-m9j]

Ohhh my gooood

[@rabiamarrakech7609]

Bravo 🌹👏👏

[@blinkriffia5545]

heaven on earth right there

[@anastasiaq.9626]

this is what i m talking about , i have been once to akchour and it was such an experience ... it took me 30 mins to swim i don t know how u made it so fast.. legend .. much love from morocco❤

[@AilsaPehi]

Wow. You guys had a great time. Great memories. Stoked for you.

[@henna5193]

Have a nice travel 😊 akchour it's a beautiful place

[@sarsoura898]

I absolutely love the weather 🇲🇦💖

[@nabilmmr1997]

Nice vedio 👍

[@SandCat1995]

Yaaaay I’m so excited !!! Never been this early

[@fotr]

You were right on time I guess!

[@blinkriffia5545]

love how excited you are !!

[@fotr]

It’s hard not to be when in such beautiful places

[@dbiggs8337]

Super Nice video

[@AFutureAstronomer]

👍👍👍👍👍 Welcome To Morocco.

[@younesbak1647]

Good evening, yes I was there one time it’s beautiful amazing

[@abdelkarim4021]

Morocco is Nice 🇲🇦🇲🇦

[@العتروس_لكحل]

Welcome to paradise 😀❤️ So lovely video 📸😍 Thanks for showing the beauty of my country ❤️🇲🇦

[@rosalia2495]

U need to visit hoceima it’s look like akchour and the beaches are just amazing

[@fotr]

Great recommendation thank you! I’ll have to visit Hoceima for my next visit

[@shotbysippy]

Finally Chefchaouen video. Been waiting for a few days.

[@fotr]

Yes I’ve been a little busy haha… an airline lost my backpack so I’m trying to get it back!

[@user-fg1mb4me3l]

Realy Amazing and great.

[@fotr]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@mariatipsblog]

what a satisfying video, i'm discovering my country true your vidéo Gpro forever ✌️

[@Mehh09222]

Bring back good memories. Thanks for the journey.😍

[@fotr]

No problem, glad you liked it! 😁

[@minalamrakki8386]

Bravo

[@lourikichakib2109]

Nice one bro, i've seen many vids about Akchour, but this one...👌.

[@iskitcha5153]

Enjoy

[@abdlay1565]

Beautiful waterfalls, amazing experience

[@fotr]

So gorgeous! 🇲🇦😁

[@nllondon964]

Very nice vlog welkom to morocco 🇲🇦

[@fotr]

Thank you so much 😁🇲🇦

[@dean1174]

Some places in the Rif mountains are a gem!

[@fotr]

Such a gem! And I only just scratched the surface

[@mouadhero205]

This only a few places from plenty of beautiful waterfalls in Morocco, you gotta visit the Atlas near to ifran, what such a beautiful mountains over there , Thanks for ur presentation though you're awesome

[@fatimaezzahrakeita3375]

welcome to morroco enjoy ur time here and u didn't saw nothing yet there's a lot of beuatifeau places in morroco and i hope u to visit them all

[@fotr]

I’ve seen a lot but you’re right there’s so much more I need to see!

[@ouffifi3139]

You look so happy like a little boy

[@Mcfluffy99]

I'm Moroccan and been enjoying your adventures here and i hope you're enjoying your time.

[@fotr]

Thank you! Yes it’s been awesome so far 🇲🇦

[@MOE-pt4ox]

Amazing video buddy!

[@fotr]

Thank you 😁

[@fatimamerny3027]

Grazie per questo video bellissimo son contenta che hai passato di bei momenti di svago spero che hai passato bella vacanza nel mio paese Marocco 🇲🇦 saluti da l’Italia ❤️👍🇲🇦😍

[@asmaa9793]

beautiful video as always full with positive vibes thanks for sharing your adventures with us

[@fotr]

Thank you 😊 I do my best to stay positive!

[@drtawfi9386]

Nice

[@houdaz5818]

Awwww that looks beautiful.. I'm Moroccan and I've been to Akchour before but unfortunately we couldn't reach that waterfall.. I was with my family and the path was hard for my mom to walk.. Wish to go back there again and swim like you guys did 🤩 (glad you're having fun in my country btw.. You're very welcome 💐)

[@fotr]

Sounds like you need to come back for another visit!

[@houdaz5818]

@@fotr YESS.. Definitely!

[@hassanazrwado6711]

Welcom to moroocoo❤🇲🇦✌✌

[@fotr]

Thanks 🇲🇦

[@nessyb5155]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing! Did u have a guide? How did you know about this place?

[@amk-94karim98]

We can say that you are discovering beautiful things in Morocco. There are many regions that have a lot of water. This is what makes each region different from the others. I live in the capital, but I visit these regions every month. You could say that I am obsessed with nature. if you are still in the north of the kingdom, I recommend you interesting regions to see (stay in the surroundings, you have not yet visited everything, there are still many regions like akchour) I wish you a wonderful time here in Morocco

[@fotr]

So many regions with a huge variety of landscapes to see. I really wish I could have spent more time in Morocco… there’s so much I haven’t seen yet. But the world is huge and I’ve gotta keep moving. I’ll be back for sure 😉

[@aminemo9325]

In May 2021, the Moroccan parliament adopted Law 13-21 on the legal use of cannabis for medical, cosmetic and industrial purposes.

[@fotr]

Ah that must be it then! Thanks for letting me know!

[@deanviewofachateaumybandbi7899]

I thought i had read it was now legal.

[@mounaim3865]

Vive le Maroc très jolie

[@imanenaboulsi7156]

Hh, don't be confused; it's legal to grow it now.

[@aminemo9325]

You're welcome 😊

[@user-uy5by7hz8j]

مرحبا بكم في شفشاون والمغرب عامة. نحب كل سكان العالم

[@elyousfiimad5136]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@minalamrakki8386]

C.'est un paradis

[@hassanamarir4861]

😍❤️😘🇲🇦

[@fotr]

😁🇲🇦

[@IshamaGushi]

Hey fionn, that was cool one, ok 👌 But you should make another one to the sources of oum errabeaa (khnifra) and ain asserdoun water fall at beni mellal regions

[@fotr]

I’ll add it to the list for sure! I could make hundreds of videos of the area

[@osamazidan8239]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jihadechchater4037]

Paradies

[@bentelghorba]

Sí marruecos mucha gracias hermano por el vuelta soy marroquina contenta🇲🇦❤

[@yasmedtaylor2117]

Brother you should come to tetouane its a beautiful cities near chefchaouen With amazing beaches if you come dont forget to visit marina smir beach in tetouan big up bro ❤💪

[@fotr]

Thanks for the recommendations! Definitely for my next visit. I’m sadly not in Morocco anymore but definitely want to come back!

[@sinaidat7804]

which month have you been there? I want to see all this beautifull blooming "Oleander" bushes

[@user-xj7do3yn8u]

👍

[@nicolapowell5670]

It looks stunning 😍 I really wanted to go but the heights climb and flimsy bridges are not for me 🫣

[@ayoubfettouch8583]

My best place.. bro u can ask about oued el kenar It’s not too far from akchour..

[@fotr]

Next time for sure bro! It looks so beautiful

[@peenhead9938]

Wow amazing how did you know how to get there? Did you have a map or did you just follow a trail?

[@aminarachid7949]

[@fotr]

Thanks!

[@hichamchao4658]

Hello.. there is a great place in the regions of chefchaoun called 'Ouad El Kennar' is more beautiful then akchour!

[@fotr]

Ahhh I’ve read a few comments mentioning that. I gotta go next time it looks amazing!

[@MOE-pt4ox]

سر طلاء الأرض بالأزرق أو الأبيض معناه أن الطريق مقطوعة وسر طلاء المنازل بالأزرق وهو ضد الناموس لأن زمان لم تكن هناك مبيدات وكما تعلم أن شفشاون كلها محاطة بالجبال والخضرة والماء والوجه الحسن