🇲🇦Chefchaouen Old Town (Medina)

#HotOverseasPlaces The old town of Chefchaouen, commonly known as the Medina, is located deep in the Rif Mountains in northern Morocco, North Africa. Its enchanting streets are worthy of being called a blue labyrinth. There are various theories about the origin of the blue streets, but the most likely is that they were started by Jews who fled Spain in the 15th century. Blue is considered a sacred color, and is also said to repel mosquitoes. ◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⊹◦◦⊹⋯⋯⋯ ⊹◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⊹◦◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⊹◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⊹ 1•2•3•4•5•6•7•8•9•10 You'll find photogenic scenery everywhere. Red and yellow potted plants on blue walls, cute doors decorated with tiles, blue staircases, etc. There are also many craft shops, cafes and restaurants in the medina, so you can enjoy shopping and eating. Hand-woven carpets and leather products are popular souvenirs. 11•12 Haouta Square A beautiful and cute little square in the medina 13•14•15 Ras el Ma Chefchaouen's water source, a place of relaxation for locals Located at the eastern end of the medina, it is known for the beautiful sight of water flowing down from the mountains as small waterfalls It is also an important place of life for locals, where you can see women doing their laundry and children playing in the water If you climb the slope, you can get a panoramic view of the city of Chefchaouen ◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⊹◦◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⊹◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⊹◦◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⊹◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⊹ Access 📍There is no railway, so the only public transportation is by bus *You can also charter a taxi 1. National bus (CTM) 2. Private bus From Casablanca (1 bus per day, approx. 6 hours 30 minutes) From Fez (4 buses per day, approx. 4 hours) Book your tickets online in advance on the official website and check the timetable and prices You can tour efficiently and safely by joining a tour from a Japanese travel agency 📍If you go early in the morning, there will be fewer tourists and you can enjoy a quieter atmosphere #solotravel #overseastravel #morocco #chefchaouen