Chefchaouen The Moroccan blue town

Suspended on the mountain with two horns (Jebel Ech Chefchaouen), 600 m above sea level, Chefchaouen secret offers a panoramic view of the épousstouflant Lau Valley. Nicknamed "the holy city" for its many religious buildings, the Medina of Chefchaouen is undoubtedly the prettiest of the Rif. In a peaceful atmosphere, the blue city offers the simple charms of a city of craftsmen. Founded in the fifteenth century, Chefchaouen was one of the bastions of the Sultan in his resistance to the Portuguese. To protect against repeated attacks of its Western neighbors, it has long been forbidden to Christians, not Jews.

Cafe at Chefchaouen

The famous blue alley of Chefchaouen

A beautiful view of the city in the Ouezzane turn just before the descent.
The market square and souks of Monday and Thursday morning on Avenue Chari Al Khattabi, behind the Post Office down. A very large selection of spices, the Rif Berber merchants and confused. The fouta a chaouen curiosity piece of cloth that women Rif worn over their skirts, you will find superb colors.
Place Mohammed V, this beautiful book features a circular flower garden, whose career is punctuated by curious wrought iron benches and ceramic. Strolling among the orange trees and oleanders, do not miss the pool frog.
The Medina and its maze of narrow shaded streets you can walk there without worry, it's easy to find your way. Browsing the small squares of the medina, observe the picturesque charm of these houses with blue doors and flowered patios.
You will then discover the neighborhood merchants and small bazaars of the blue city, taking you on Avenue Hassan II: take the passage under the arch that rises to the old kasbah. Once on the Place Uta el Hamam, feel free to take a break in a Moorish cafe Chefchaouen.
The Kasbah is a haven for nature and freshness in the heart of the city. You have to climb up the tower to admire the medina. The building houses a small museum and Andalusian colorful garden. The more adventurous will not miss the frightful dungeon Chefchaouen!
The medina is the most convenient starting point for a hike in the mountains. A few minutes walk to the heights of Chefchaouen, go to the source of the Wolf, a haven of peace.

Mountains of Chefchaouen