What a delight this city is, truly a sea of every shade of blue. Follow the endless, winding pathways of the Medina and enjoy the wonderful doorways, staircases, and buildings all painted in blue.

Chefchaouen was built in 1471 by a descendant of the prophet Muhammad. At its inception, Chefchaouen was designed to defend against the Portuguese incursion into northern Morocco. Following the expulsion of non-Christians from the Iberian Peninsula in the Middle Ages, displaced Jews sought refuge at the base of the Rif Mountains. Grateful for their safety in Chefchaouen, the pious newcomers reflected the heavens in their homes, painting them in muted shades of blue and ivory. The wider community adopted the colour palate and today it adorns every wall, fountain, house and decorated doorway in the city.

Uta-el-Hammam Square. the main square of the town. With a huge pine tree in the centre of the square, and wooden chalets nestled around the outside, you'll feel as if you're in another country. Sit at one of the many cafes and watch the world go by. Expect to be accosted by the many waiters trying to entice you into their establishment.

Kebir Mosque with its octagonal (usually the are hexagons) minaret. The white minaret towers above the surrounding buildings, decorated in a traditional Moroccan style with ornate detailing, whilst a traditional blue wall circles the outside of the building. Even the entrance doors themselves are beautiful. Non-Muslims cannot enter but it is with checking it out.

The Kasbah of Chefchaouen ( in the centre of the city )is an important historical monument in Morocco, which has been restored several times over the centuries. Built in 1471 the Kasbah consists of a mosque, several dwellings and a wall that surrounds it.

Ethnographic museum (within the Kasbah) This museum serves as a repository of Moroccan heritage, showcasing an array of historical and cultural artifacts such as traditional musical instruments, pottery, sculptures, embroidered textiles, and weaponry used in the defense of the fortress.

To be honest you could never leave the Medina and still thoroughly enjoy this beautiful city.