View on Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen is known for the walls of its medina painted in varying shades of blue. While the origins of this tradition are debated, many point to the nineteen thirties, when Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution arrived here. They painted the walls to mirror the sky and serve as a constant reminder of the heavens. Today, residents maintain these brilliant pigments, coating the limestone surfaces each year. The color defines the narrow, winding alleys and creates a distinct atmosphere unlike any other city in Morocco.