Best Free Walking Tours in Chefchaouen
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Just a short ride away from Tetouan and Tangier, travelers can find Chefchaouen: the famous Blue City of Morocco. A shimmering pearl of blue and white traditional houses set against a dramatic desert landscape. Come to Free Walking Tours in Chefchaouen and discover why a heavenly hue of blue became a symbol of Morocco’s multicultural population. On the must-join Essential Free Tour of Chefchaouen, your local multilingual guide will show you the best secrets of this wonderful but maze-like old town at your own pace. This relaxing and engaging Chefchaouen free walking tour will let guests go deep into small alleys and markets, discover the clear waters of the nearby river and learn about history, nature and typical food. Along a Chefchaouen City Tour, your guide will present the leather and weaving workshops that made this city famous. Come and discover wonderful secret places in this labyrinthine town with a local guide!
Approaching Chefchaouen (also known as Chaouen) feels like witnessing a mirage. The so-called Blue Pearl of Morocco is an ocean of blue little houses in the midst of the stunning Riff Mountains, on north-west of the country. As you will discover with Free Tours in Chefchaouen, the famous blue houses in the old town are not only stunning, but also highly poetic. The Jewish community that fled Europe after WWII used blue colors to connect spiritually with the Heaven and God. At the heart of the city, in Uta el Hammam Square, you will find the red walls of the ancient Kasbah, a fortress offering stunning views from the tower. Next to it you can find the Ethnographic Museum of Chefchaouen, the perfect place to learn about folk art and local traditions. Walking across the Chefchaouen Medina, or going up Bab El Mahrouk, you will also find incredibly photogenic spots. So, you better have your camera ready!
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Do you like photography? Do you want to take romantic and unforgettable pictures? Chefchaouen is the perfect setting for organizing an amazing photography session with a professional team, so don’t be surprised to find many newly married couples posing on the streets! If you want to take the best panoramic pictures of the city, then head to Park Sidi Abdelhamid. Here you can walk, chill out and enjoy the dazzling views. Chefchaouen is also a very good spot for organizing hikes and adventure trips to the Riff Mountains. You can walk up to the Spanish Mosque, and there are a few nice hiking trails that start just outside the city center. Many tourists also take one-day trips to the scenic Akchour Waterfalls or Ras El Maa Waterfall, where it’s possible to take a refreshing swim. The Talassemtane National Park is another untouched place worth exploring with a professional guide.
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