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Chefchaouen Old City

Chefchaouen, Morocco
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I was at first apprehensive about coming to Chefchaouen from Tangiers as a daytrip but it all worked out great and the Old City (the Medina) is definitely the highlight. I took the 8:00am CTM bus from the Tangier Bus Station and then from Chefchaouen took the 3:15pm bus back to Tangier. It was 75 Dirham total (about $7). It... More

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Roskilde, Denmark
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

You would think that everybody was in on a practical joke to make you wide eyed - but no, it seems like it´s just the way people in Chauoen like their houses, strests, windows, doors, everything blue! Walking around the old city is amazing - it feels kind of like a maze and there are lots of cute little shops... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We went to spend the day to Chefchaouen in april, it is bigger than we expected!!! But we just walked the Medine and thought it was beautiful, everything is blue. If you do a little hike you can see all the city from the mountain, it is across the river. Just stunning!!! I highly recommend this city, it was a... More

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Durham, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Wandering through cobbled streets, many shops and restaurants to enjoy. Love the mix of residents and hippie tourists.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Chefchaouen in one word? Blue. In two? Magical blue. Full of labyrinth streets and blue toned walls, this place is mysterious and relaxed. Incredibly so, it is not very publicized as a major touristic spot in Morocco. Go now, before it is. You'll loooove it!

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San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Being only fifteenth century, this is one of Morocco's newest cities. I could walk endlessly, up, down and around its lanes, catches glimpses of the stark Riff Mountains behind, the Berber women in their tall straw hats with purple trim and the red and white striped cloths they wrap around their skirts. I'm sorry that I didn't buy more of... More

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Coventry, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Lovely old city. All the houses are painted blue and white. It is very clean, tidy and felt safe. I loved exploring the narrow alleyways and sitting in the cages. I walked up the surrounding hills and had great views. The highlight of our weeks trip to morocco..

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Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

It has pretty much everything - manageable medina, very little traffic, picturesque setting, lots of hiking nearby. Stayed for 4 nights and were happy we did.

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Philadelphia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

This small Rif Mountain village is a gem! Worth the drive, and a visit of several days, it's one of my favorite stops in Morocco: traditional, friendly and manageable in size, with wonderful warm people and a delightful medina for shopping.

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Tweed Heads, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

Small quiet town. Plenty of tourists without it feeling "touristy" if that makes sense as there are plenty of local residents going about their business regardless. Beautiful whitewashed & blue buildings. Quiet & peaceful. Just a perfect place to spend some time.

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