Morocco - Chefchaouen

This small mountain town located in northwest of Morocco is often regarded as one of the prettiest towns in Morocco. The narrow blue passages give way to wide squares where the Andalusian influence is notable, also including the archways doorways and windows and the red-tiled rooftops. Chefchaouen has long been hosting visitors and today the town accommodates visitors to approximately 200 hotels and riads. Chefchaouen is a popular destination for backpackers and hikers due to it's amazing mountains and hikes through the Rif Mountains.

As soon as we arrived to the small town after a 4,5 hours bus-ride, I could immediately feel that we were in the mountains. The air was fresh, the people more conservative, the clothing was different and the fact that it was freezing. In Fez I was enjoying the sun, and during the nights in Chefchaouen I had to wrap myself in 2 thick blankets and clothes.

When I arrived to Chaouen (as the town is called sometimes) it was dark and nothing "special" about it. However, this morning as soon as I started to walk around, the town came to life. The houses, stairs, door, windows and streets are all covered in the color "Chaouen-blue". The town is many times called The Plue Pearl, which I can definitely understand where it got its name from. Chaouen is surrounded by a wall, which reminds me of The Great Wall of China actually. I had several great conversations with other travellers and got some good tips where to continue my journey here in Morocco. If you scroll down on my pictures, I met this old but adorable Australian couple who once in a while had to sit down for 30-40min in order for the lady to create her magic. Look at the art, the small painting. I had the honour to see other paintings of hers, and they were just spectacular. I continued my day by hiking up to the Spanish Mosque. The mosque itself is not the main attraction, visitors only hike there to experience the view. I sat there for a good 15 minutes before heading down to the hotel.

I managed to get my tickets to the bus, which will take me to Rabat. The bus departs at 7AM, so I better get some rest. Enjoy some pictures from today!