Rabat - Peacefully nestled beneath the mind blowing tops of the Rif lies one of Morocco’s best kept secrets: Chefchaouen; an enchanting blue-washed city home to some of Morocco’s best artisans.
Aside form Chefchaouen’s notorious blue palette displayed on the charming buildings, the area has a great deal to offer to the many tourists that decide to pay the mountain city a visit.
From exploring the religious reasons behind the pastel blue color, to embarking on hikes for a thereupon well deserved bathe in mountain streams and a delectable Moroccan tagine dish.
Chefchaouen seems to have it all. The affordable tourist friendly city is the perfect blend of authentic and eventful; an absolute must visit.
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Small store in the Medina selling everything from argan oil to perfume soaps[/caption]
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One of the medina’s many powder blue washed streets[/caption]
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Blue washed streets of Chefchaouen in it’s spring bloom[/caption]
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Colorful powder paint that gives the city its charm[/caption]
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View of Chefchaouen from the Spanish Mosque[/caption]
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Authentic rugs being sold and made in the medina Chefchaouen[/caption]
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More exquisite rugs[/caption]
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Vibrantly colored beach bags hanging over the picturesque medina[/caption]
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Long lasting all purpose soap perfumes in the most wonderful scents[/caption]
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Homemade fragrant all purpose oils[/caption]
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