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Chefchaouen, the Blue City of Morocco

Chefchaouen combines mountain heritage, Rif landscapes, fine weaving and rich Andalusian traditions.

Chefchaouen et ses façades bleues

Nestled in the Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen is world-famous for its striking blue-washed alleys and whitewashed houses. Founded in 1471 as a strategic fortress, it blossomed into a sanctuary of tolerance and Andalusian-Moroccan culture.