Tucked beneath the raw peaks of the Rif Mountains in Northern Morocco, youāll find the pretty sapphire city of Chefchaouen.
Founded in 1471 by a Moorish warlord who was exiled from Spain, Chefchaouen was built as a stronghold in the fight against the Portuguese. Ā Famous for its achingly beautifulĀ blue-washed buildings, Chefchaouen is an essential stop on any visit to the Rif region. Ā Seemingly every keyhole, stone wall and doorway is painted in striking shades of azure, cerulean, cobalt, turquoise, periwinkle or powder blue. Ā Largely shut off from the world for over 400 years, Chefchaouen is a photographerās dream! Ā Painting the walls blue likely happened during the 15th century, shortly after the city was founded.
But why so blue? Ā Well, …
