Chefchaouen's blue houses on the Rif mountainside at sunsetA blue town in the Rif mountains.
Chefchaouen is a small town in the Rif mountains of northern Morocco, about 4 hours from Fes, famous for its medina painted in shades of blue. It was founded in 1471 and is best visited with one night to enjoy the quiet lanes early in the morning.
Every door, stair and wall in a different blue.
The main square and the red kasbah.
A short walk up for sunset over the town.
Mountain walks and waterfalls nearby.
From Fes (4 h) or Tangier (2 h 30).
Early morning, before the crowds.
April to October.
On the 6-day private tours.
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The tradition is often linked to the Jewish community of the 15th century; today the town keeps painting it blue.
Yes, for most travellers.
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