Dive into the blue with a photo diary of Morocco’s most amazing mountainside town, Chefchaouen.
Nestled at the foothills of the Rif Mountain range, Chefchaouen sits quietly, as if waiting to be discovered. Meanwhile, its blue walls are bursting in color with powerful yet calming energy. As you snake through the city’s slender cobblestone walk streets, an aromatic musk fills the air, and the smell of spices rises higher into the cloudless Moroccan sky. Stray cats meander near your feet, kittens sunbathe in the corner. In your wandering, Berber men donning colorful floor-length djellabas make proud attempts to sell you their wares — camel hair rugs, jewelry, bags, wool clothing…it’s all here, and it’s beautiful.
Chefchaouen, or Chaouen for short, was founded in 1471 as a small fortress, a settlement for Jewish refugees who fled the Spanish Inquisition. It’s said that these villagers painted the once white walls in hues of blue to mirror the sky, serving as a constant reminder of God, heaven and spirituality. Every spring, the residents nourish them with fresh paint, pride flowing in every brush stroke. Chefchaouen is a secret haven of a noble and beautiful people, a place for your soul to feel at ease and where peace permeates your mind. Explore Morocco’s blue city below!
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Oh my, the shots of Morocco are pure beauty and the colours just freshen up my mind to visit there. Maybe if I have enough money to travel there, I will. Great photos! xo
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These pictures are just mesmerising!
I really really want to visit Morocco, it is definitely on y travel bucket list :)
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OOO!!! I am Morocco now and I so wanted to go there, but it´s far far far away from where I am =( Thank you so so so so much for sharing these photos: I really love seeing pictures of that stunning city!
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How Beautiful! What great photos :)
OMG! how beautiful Morocco, so in love with your post. Hope I could do well on my blog like yours too. Oh yeahh mind to visit my blog and leave some critics :p
Such a remarkable place!
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What a magical place, reminds me a bit of greece!
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Such vibrancy! Rich in color and spirit~
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All the colors are just so gorgeous! It definitely fits the Free People vibe very well, and I’m excited to see more photos from here!
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oh my gosh I am in loooove with these pictures! I have to travel to Morocco asap! The colors are so rich and vibrant, that wow….I can’t.
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This place is amazing, and just makes me want to go visit ASAP! The culture looks so vibrant and I would never be bored in a place like this. This is recently now a spot on my bucket list.
Morocco is one of the few places i need to see, but haven’t yet seen. This article has put it at the top of my bucket list!
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I love all of the colors in these photos. It really makes me want to get on a plane and take a trip too!
I am also putting this at the top of my bucket list :)
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Love this article….hope one day I’ll be there.Thank you for sharing.
Such a beautiful place
Amazing photos! Interesting place indeed!
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Lovely pictures, i had been to Chefchaouen last summer and it was an amazing experience. i love the simplicity of life, buildings, and the fresh orange juice!.