Mountains · Full day
Akchour Waterfalls & the Rif
A full day hiking to the waterfalls and God's Bridge in the Talassemtane mountains
Duration
Full day
Group size
2–6 travellers
Difficulty
Moderate
Languages
English, French, Spanish
From / person
$260
Overview
A full day into the Rif beyond Chefchaouen to Akchour, hiking along the river to the waterfalls and the natural rock arch known as God's Bridge.
Beyond Chefchaouen, in the Talassemtane National Park, the village of Akchour is the gateway to the prettiest walking in the Rif. Trails follow a clear river through the gorge to a series of waterfalls and, on a separate path, to the Pont de Dieu (God's Bridge) — a huge natural rock arch carved by the water.
We drive from Tangier via Chefchaouen, then walk the riverside trail at an easy-to-moderate pace, with riverside café stops along the way. A nature day for travellers who want the mountains rather than the medina.
Trip highlights
- Riverside trail to the Akchour waterfalls
- The Pont de Dieu (God's Bridge) natural arch
- Talassemtane National Park scenery
- Riverside café stops in the gorge
- A green, watery contrast to the coast
Photo gallery
Inside the trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
Tangier → Tangier
- 1
07:30 · Depart Tangier
TangierEarly pickup and the drive into the Rif via Chefchaouen to the Akchour trailhead.
- 2
10:30 · River trail
Akchour gorgeWalk the riverside path toward the waterfalls, with café stops along the water.
- 3
13:00 · Waterfalls or God's Bridge
TalassemtaneReach the waterfalls (or take the path to the Pont de Dieu arch), then picnic by the river.
- 4
16:00 · Return to Tangier
TangierWalk back to the trailhead and drive home to Tangier.
Cities & regions on this trip
You'll experience 3 destinations.
Each stop has its own deep-dive guide — geography, history, best season, things to see, and other tours that visit it. Tap any card to open its dedicated page.
Rif mountains · Chefchaouen Province, Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
Chefchaouen
Our own backyard mountain town — the cobalt-washed Rif medina just two hours up the road from Tangier.
Open guide
Strait of Gibraltar · Northern Morocco
Tangier
Our home city, where Africa meets Europe — the kasbah, the ferry port and the international Tangier of Bowles and Matisse.
Open guideRif mountains · Talassemtane National Park
Akchour
The Rif's finest day hike — emerald waterfalls and the God's Bridge arch, reached through Chefchaouen on a northern mountain excursion.
Open guideThe route
Map of Akchour Waterfalls & the Rif
4 stops across Mountains. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.
- 1
Tangier
Start
- 2
Chefchaouen
- 3
Akchour
Trailhead
- 4
Tangier
Return
What's included
- Private vehicle with driver and fuel
- Local hiking guide at Akchour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tangier
- Bottled water
Not included
- Lunch / picnic (we can arrange one)
- Tips for driver and guide
What to bring
Pack light, pack smart.
- Proper walking shoes or trainers with grip
- Swimwear if you want to dip in the river pools
- Layers and a rain shell in spring
- Water and snacks
Frequently asked
Questions about this tour.
How hard is the Akchour hike?
The trail to the lower waterfalls is easy-to-moderate, on stony riverside paths with some ups and downs; allow a couple of hours each way at a relaxed pace. The God's Bridge path is shorter. We match the route to your group's fitness on the day.
Is it a long day from Tangier?
Yes — Akchour is beyond Chefchaouen, so it's a roughly two-and-a-half-hour drive each way. We leave early to give you a good few hours on the trail and still be back in Tangier for the evening.