The blue paradise of the Chefchaouen Medina in Morocco

Visit the old town of Chefchaouen, a true blue labyrinthChefchaouen is a charming small town of about 40,000 inhabitants located in the north-east of Morocco, not far from the Mediterranean Sea. Situated in the heart of the Moroccan Rif mountains, Chefchaouen is a delight for tourists, not only for its affordable prices, but above all for its picturesque old town, recognisable by its whitewashed houses covered in a very distinctive blue.Flickr – Jean-François GornetChefchaouen was painted blue by Jewish refugees who lived there during the 1930s, reminiscent of the blue of the sky and paradise. The beauty of the mountain landscape of Chefchaouen is enhanced by the contrast of the vibrant colours of the Medina (the old town). It is this beauty and the relaxed atmosphere of the town that makes Chefchaouen a very attractive place for visitors. The main square of the Medina is lined with caf…