Chefchaouen – The Blue Pearl of Morocco

Luxury Journey to Morocco – September 2019 🇲🇦

Chefchaouen is a unique city in northwestern Morocco known for the blue color of its streets. The city was named the “Blue Pearl of Morocco” and “Paradise on the Mountain”, following its beauty and situated on the slopes of the Riff Mountains. The name Chefchaouen is derived from the word “ashwane” meaning “horns” in the Berber language, the language of the earliest inhabitants of North Africa. The city was named after the shape of the mountains at the top of the city, which resemble a pair of goat horns. Architecture enthusiasts will revel in the blue-painted buildings. It is a popular tourist attraction due to the relaxed atmosphere of the city that makes it very attractive to visitors and because it is a shopping destination that offers many handicrafts that cannot be found elsewhere in Morocco, authentic markets, a variety of boutique stores offering mainly clothing (From woolen clothes and traditional galabiyas to special wedding dresses), Jewelry, bags, Moroccan style housewares, carpets and of course Moroccan shoes and slippers in a variety of colors. The main square of the old city – the Kasbah – is full of local cafes and restaurants, usually full of locals and tourists. The Casbah is a well-restored castle, which now houses a beautiful garden, a small ethnographic museum, and even a smaller gallery. The Ethnographic Museum contains some fascinating displays of ancient Chefchaouen and the gallery promote works of local artists. The views from the Casbah Tower across the city are a delight. A Porsche Journey to Morocco 2019 – Expect an extraordinary experience of culture, culinary, luxury, exciting ways and an extraordinary adventure.

Written & Photographed by Daniel Caspi