Why is Chefchaouen blue?

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1. Why is Chefchaouen blue?
2. Is Chefchaouen worth visiting?
3. What country is Chefchaouen?
4. How old is Chefchaouen?
5. How many days do you need in Chefchaouen?
6. Is there a train from Fes to Chefchaouen?
7. How much is a taxi from Chefchaouen to Fes?
8. Does Chefchaouen have an airport?
9. How do you get to Chefchaouen?
10. How safe is Chefchaouen?
11. How long do you need in Chefchaouen?
12. What city is closest to Chefchaouen?
13. What language is spoken in Chefchaouen?

Why is Chefchaouen blue?

Chefchaouen, or chaouen, was built in the 15th century (early 1400s), but it wasn't until the the 1900s that it was painted blue. During that time Morocco saw a large influx of Jews as the Second World War started. For the Jews, the color blue represents the sky, which reminded people of heaven and God.

Is Chefchaouen worth visiting?

Chefchaouen is one of the most touristy places I visited in Morocco so two days there definitely felt like enough, but it's so beautiful and unique that it was still worth the journey up into the mountains to see Morocco's magical blue city. ... You can easily visit from one of the nearby cities on a tour.

What country is Chefchaouen?

Morocco It is the chief town of the province of the same name, and is noted for its buildings in shades of blue. Chefchaouen is situated just inland from Tangier and Tétouan....Chefchaouen.

Chefchaouen شفشاون ⴰⵛⵛⴰⵡⵏ
Country	Morocco
Province	Chefchaouen
Founded	1471
Government

How old is Chefchaouen?

Chefchaouen is a city in Morocco that's famous for its blue hue. While it was founded in 1471, it didn't get its distinctive color until 1492, when it received an influx of Jews escaping the Spanish inquisition, who brought a tradition of painting buildings blue.

How many days do you need in Chefchaouen?

two days Chefchaouen is small: two days is enough to see the main attractions. However, many people come here to relax in one of the hammams or hike in the nearby mountains, so you may want to allow yourself some extra days.

Is there a train from Fes to Chefchaouen?

Trains do not run on this route. The drive from Fes to Chefchaouen takes just under four hours along highway N13. CTM runs five or six buses per day between Fes and Chefchaouen. Other private bus companies also run on this route; however, departure times and bus/driver quality can be unreliable.

How much is a taxi from Chefchaouen to Fes?

The quickest way to get from Chefchaouen to Fes is to taxi which costs MAD 6 and takes 3h 37m.

Does Chefchaouen have an airport?

The nearest airport to Chefchaouen is Tetouan (TTU) Airport which is 46.3 km away. Other nearby airports include Tangier (TNG) (85.6 km), Fes (FEZ) (140.1 km) and Malaga (AGP) (181.5 km).

How do you get to Chefchaouen?

Fly from Marrakech to either Tangier, Tetouan, Fes, or if you must, Casablanca. Take a taxi from the airport to the CTM bus station (or from where you're staying if you decide to stay the night) Take the CTM bus to Chefchaouen.

How safe is Chefchaouen?

Chefchaouen is much smaller than larger cities such as Tangier making it a popular stop for off the beaten path types of tourists, and also enjoys a reputation as being one of the safest cities in Morocco. This is certainly impressive considering how safe the majority of nation is.

How long do you need in Chefchaouen?

two days Chefchaouen is small: two days is enough to see the main attractions. However, many people come here to relax in one of the hammams or hike in the nearby mountains, so you may want to allow yourself some extra days.

What city is closest to Chefchaouen?

Tangier By the way, Tangier is both spelled and pronounced “Tanger” in Morocco. Anyway. Tangier has some pretty cheap flights if you're coming from Europe, and it's the closest airport to Chefchaouen.

What language is spoken in Chefchaouen?

Spanish is the foreign language mostly spoken by the population, while French is the language of higher education.