Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen or Chaouen, with its « blue » washed houses perched high against the mountains, is one of Morocco’s most picturesque towns.  The name Chaouen comes from the Berber for horns, a reference to the shaped rock above the town.  This sacred « Blue City » of tranquil alleys and friendly people exudes an air of calm and mystery. A short walk from the medina is the small Ras el-ma river, a pleasant place for a dip, whose waters irrigate Chaouen’s gardens.