Visit Chefchaouen, Morocco

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Chefchaouen, Morocco is beautifully situated between two mountains in Morocco with the valley it inhabits snuggled up against the freshest water source in the country, the Ras El Mar River. The dreamscape of Chefchaouen is enhanced by the overwhelming sensation of the color blue, from the river itself, the expansive clear sky and the combination of many of the buildings and most of the doors painted in contrasting hues of blue ranging from cobalt to aquamarine. The surreal experience of being in such a picturesque locale is enhanced multiple times each day when the call to prayer rings out from several mosques spread around the town. Chefchaouen’s Medina (old town) and the Plaza Uta El-Hammam at its center contain the walled Kasbah, hosting a grand garden and an ethnographic museum where visitors can learn about the culture of the area. The Plaza is also home to the Grand Mosque, an architectural masterpiece with an octagonal shaped tower. Trekking is a favorite pursuit of visitors and Tallasemtane National Park nearby provides hikes through small villages to the Bridge of God, a natural rock formation leading to the magnificent nearby waterfalls. Chefchaouen has a reputation in the counter culture as one of the main producers of cannabis in Morocco. The herb is sold right along with vegetables and spices in the souks and is engrained into the city life. Chefchaouen is popular with European travelers seeking a laid back holiday, especially the Spaniards. Although the city lies close to Morocco’s border with Spain and is over 600 years old the first Europeans to visit Chefchaouen only arrived in the 1920’s. In many ways this popular tourist destination is unspoiled and doesn’t feel like a tourist spot. If you have dreamed of a relaxing holiday in a place with raw beauty and a liberal attitude toward medicinal herbs than a trip to Chefchaouen, Morocco is worth adding to your list.

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