Akchour
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Park at the trailhead village of Akchour and walk the river gorge until the path forks — one way to the plunging falls, the other to the natural arch locals call God's Bridge. Cool jade pools, overhanging rock and the white noise of water make this the swim-and-scramble antidote to a Chefchaouen afternoon; the footing is uneven, so proper shoes beat flip-flops every time. This is for the heat-weary, the hiker, the group that wants a cold plunge more than a viewpoint — go early, as the gorge narrows and the popular pools fill. Here the Rif shows its wilder hand: Morocco is not only blue walls, but also this green water cutting through stone.
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