MEDINA OF CHEFCHAOUEN
Renowned as one of the most beautiful in Morocco, Chefchaouen's blue medina is a tranquil place where artisans live and breathe.
Chefchaouen's main attraction is its medina, built into the mountainside. You can start your visit by walking up from Place Outa el Hamam. Like the houses, the small, narrow streets are whitewashed with nylon-tinted lime, giving them pretty blue hues. This facilitates the flow of water, protects against the heat and reminds the oldest inhabitants of their Andalusian origins. Traditionally, the medina is entirely repainted by the village women before the most important religious festivals, which explains its exemplary cleanliness. The houses, which often have several storeys, are sometimes fitted with wrought-iron railings or delicately worked moucharabiehs. You can't get lost in this medina, as the exit is never far away. So you can wander around at random and stroll through the shopping streets at your leisure. As you stroll along, artisans weaving on the spot are sure to approach you and invite you in for tea. Mind you, although the medina is still particularly peaceful, it is also a place of work for professional touts and now serves as a colorful stage for influencers and other Instagrameurs who come to pose in the famous enchanting setting. Many groups of Chinese tourists have also taken up residence here in recent years. While it's rare to find a peaceful stroll in high season, Chefchaouen regains its charm the rest of the year.
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C'est endroit est magnifique et magique, et également très bien entretenue.
On dit que ce sont les femmes qui repeignent tous les ans les portes et les murs.
J'ai adoré.