Rabat to Chefchaouen: Exotic day trip to blue town
Chefchaouen is Morocco’s “Blue Pearl”. It has come to be known as such due to a distinctive blue color that covers all the streets and alleys of the town. This tradition of painting the streets with the blue traces back to the Jewish traditions and beliefs that the color blue represents the sky which in turn reminds people of heaven and Allah. This color covering the city gives it and amazing charm as well as a sense and an atmosphere of relaxation, comfort and peace.
Our trip will start from the hotel/Riad/Bus or Train station in Rabat. Once we meet, we take our direction to the north of Morocco. Chefchaouen is the most charming, beautiful and breathtaking towns in the kingdom. of the Rif valley villages. You will be fascinated by the authenticity and the beautiful blue houses during your day tour. We will have time to stroll the pretty, winding streets. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to swap the hectic city for mountain serenity and explore at their own pace while learning about the sights from a guide.
Chefchaouen, a town with a stunning walled medina, and originally a Berber post built on a mountain side. It is a city with a special vibes and unique charm that gives an impression of unreality. With its blue-rinsed houses, the whole city seems to be bathed in azure. As you walk around the city, you feel as if you were in a dream.
The main square Uta – Hammam is the heart of the town and features a kasbah built in the 18th century. The busy market offers a mix of traditional Moroccan wares and souvenirs, with some excellent bargains. The town itself is easy to explore. The kasbah, built by Moulay Ismail, is now practically a ruin, next to the castle is a great mosque. Although the old medina is small, but you will find souks offering an array of goods. If you head to the Jewish quarter behind the jewelry souk, you will get a feel for the difference in style between it and the main Arab town. Ras El-ma is a lovely picturesque site to hold a full image of the whole city.
Around 03pm, we pick you up and drive back to Tangier, drop you off the hotel. End of our services.
