Chefchaouen (one of the prettiest towns in Morocco)

Set beneath the striking peaks of the Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen is one of the prettiest towns in Morocco. Until 1920 Chefchaouen was closed to Europeans. Now that it’s opened it’s gates, the outside world has influenced the town. When visiting this town, you will be amazed by the uniqueness of the city. If you’ve got a few days to relax from the rigors of travel, this is a good place to do it.

Stand on the mountains with sky blue landscape make Chefchaouen looks cools and so beautiful. With red-tiled roofs, bright blue buildings, and narrow lanes converging on a delightful square, Chefchaouen has a strong Andalusian imprint in its architecture and arts. The town offers some native handicrafts that simply can not be found in most other places in Morocco. Woven blankets and wool garments are among two of these handicrafts, though there are many goods made the old way, from leather goods to shoes to cedar wood furniture.

The picturesque medina is filled with white-washed homes with distinctive, powder-blue accents, and the call to prayer rings out of several mosques around the town in chorus. The terracotta pantiles on the roofs, in contrast to the flat ones found elsewhere in Morocco, is an obvious assertion of the strong Andalusian influence in Chefchaouen’s architecture. Besides enjoying the beauty and environment of the town, you can also climbing Rif Mountains. But, before you climb the mountain, you have to ask the permission of the local government.