In this fabled "blue city" (population around 43,000), just inland from Tangier, it´s It’s cool to get lost in the old medina (old town) - founded along with the city itself in the 15th century - so stunning I didn't mind wandering aimlessly through its cobalt labyrinth. This town is also a prodigious place to get your shopping done, with handicrafts not always available in the rest of the country - and with shop owners not as aggressive as you’ll find in the bigger cities. Street cats are Chefchaoen icons, and they're absolutely not afraid of the camera. But no matter wherever you turn in Chefchaoen you'll discover amazing photo opportunities. Spending several days stay here exploring the city; attractions such as the Kasbah Museum; the Grand Mosque with its octagonal minaret; and the lovely surrounding landscapes (including stunning waterfalls and hiking in the Rif Mountains).

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