About Chefchaouen

the Moroccans also refer as Chaouen Chefchaouen and gets its title in the magnificent foothills that tower within the city and appear like two horns of the goat. The phone call to prayer that rings right out of the mosques across the area is just a very happy experience. The phrase literally means go through the horns. It is in proximity to the Spanish border and Tangier. Spanish language is widely spoken here. You can find most of the homes colored wonderful skyblue and it comes from the convention started by former Jewish population. He was defeated in 1926 from the Spanish soldiers and was caught within the Kasbah. Spain ruled over the town for thirty-year after which it was paid to Morocco.

The city is famous for the selection of products produced locally. It's a well known shopping spot for Moroccans and tourist alike. You'll find many different woolen clothes and woven covers in such vibrant colors which you would definitely like to obtain a few. The town can be known for that exceptional goat cheese available here. You can even get leather ware, rugs, spices, metal ware etc. You may have such goods made from the leather artisans in the market or oneself made leather wallet.

There is not much farming while the property is not great quality. Nevertheless an ill repute has exploded for that generation of the quantity of illegal drugs. It's a significant manufacturer of weed, weed and Hashish. However, be cautious that you don't fall for your persistent demands of boasts, because it is punishable and wholly illegal.

What to see

The medina will be the major destination for some plus it seems incredible to go around the town with whitewashed walls. You would also believe it is very appealing to visit the fountain for the east of the medina. You'll find several local citizens around here who come in cool-down to chat and do their laundry laundry. You can find an instant trip to the ruins of an old mosque that stands on the hill behind the waterfall.

Walking for the scenic Rif mountains is vital and it is visited frequently by hikers. You'd find the rise up Jebel al-Kalaa a challenging one. But also for people who partner journey this 9 hour roundtrip can be fun.

Eat, drink and sleep

It is possible to visity Granada or Chez Chouen that offer shrimp tajine and you great bass which have a Spanish taste but are actually good. You'd also find perfect tea everywhere and it can be really nice. Alcohol isn't easily available. For housing there are various possibilities as well as the greatest rush is throughout the weeks of July and September. There are cheap hotels also available and you will possibly think it is interesting to use some hotels offering roof terraces (which are favored by hikers).

You can plan-you vacation well in advance and enjoy the safest and one of the most beautiful location using its serene settings for a couple days before you go ahead to other beautiful cities like Tangier, Fez, Marakkech.