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Founded to fight. Moulay Rachid Ali, sharif of Jebel Alam, founded the city in 1471 to serve as a starting point for its attacks against the Portuguese in Ceuta and Ksar es Saghir. Kasbah, that we can still see, was built at this time.
A large contingent of Muslim refugees from Spain came the people from the late 15 th, as reflected in the district of el Rif Andalous. Chaouen passed in 1561 under the authority of the dynasty Saadian and enjoyed some prosperity under the Alawite dynasty.
Forbidden City. Chefchaouen, famous holy city and has more than twenty or mosques or shrines, was long forbidden to Christians, even though there were many Jews. At the foot of
djebels or Tisouka Kella (2050 m) and Meggou (1616 m) which together form the Jebel esh Chaouen (<< les Cornes>>), contains little Chaouen extraordinary monument. the charm of the city comes from its narrow streets where one does not hesitate to get lost: we always find its way.
Duration: 2 hours, We have gone around the medina. If we hurry, we will directly drive up Makhzen to or you reach the place Uta el Hamman. the sok of Chefchaouen is held Tuesday and Thursday.
We can start the tour by climbing up to the hotel Asmma. Her weight crushes the site somewhat, but the view on the medina can better appreciate the setup. Then join the modern city.
Avenue Hassan II, the main artery of the city Modern continues skirting the medina by the S. At one of its ends, instead Mohammed 5 is for its architecture, reminiscent of the English protectorate. S. of this section is held (Tuesday and Thursday) market. At the other end, Bab el Ain is the main entrance of the ancient city. Immediately the gate, we go up the alley to. which leads through the Medina up to a huge square that forms the real center of the city alive.
Place Uta el Hamman is, with its cafes, shops, kebab nonchalant its animation, the ideal place for a tea mint. on the right you will notice the great mocked the octagonal minaret, built in the late 15 th.
Kasbah: opens from 9 am to 13 am and 15 am to 18.30 also dates from the founding of the city in 1471. its crenellated wall hides a pleasant and peaceful Andalusian gardens and a small museum. At the entrance, or cell Abdel Karim, who had his headquarters here was taken prisoner by the Spaniards in 1926.
At the museum, we'll see palanquins of the last century, real wooden chest painted inside where 's the bride seated him on his wedding day, the gatehouse of the Rif, regional costumes and musical instruments. On the first floor, fans of Morocco may consult books in Arabic, English and French.
Medina to enter, take a street on the left at the bottom of the square. The cobbled streets' s raise between houses with whitewashed walls in the upper part. Besides white, the head affix these colors typical of Shun, blue and purple through green, colors that have the property of repelling mosquitoes. In this confused mass or whether the volumes are following suit this emerging and minarets that are available, they, in the nakedness of their raw materials, the arch of overlapping connects homes often betrays them due to a reminiscence Andalusian Muslim emigrants from Spain.
Shortly after leaving the place, left little interest caravanserai whose cells' s ordering around a tiny square yard. Through the Medina, you will certainly go to one of the many shrines that make up the city. The most important are those of Sidi Ben Yahia, founded in 1592, and Sidi el Hadj Cherif.
Continuing straight, you reach another city gate, Bab el Onsar, which leads east to the mountain, near the Wadi Lau, and saves (3 Km) source of Ras el Ma. It is at the end of a trail and descends into a nice cascade from which are set two small cafes. Along the way, many traditional mills and beautiful city views.
Going down into the city by the left wins it instead el Makhzen, continues to place Uta el Hamman, and where many bazaars. of, we may drop worm Bab El Ain taking the Avenue Hassan II, which saves beautiful view over the valley.
Hotel in Chefchaouen: Hotel Parador Chefchaouen, Rif hotel
Founded to fight. Moulay Rachid Ali, sharif of Jebel Alam, founded the city in 1471 to serve as a starting point for its attacks against the Portuguese in Ceuta and Ksar es Saghir. Kasbah, that we can still see, was built at this time.
A large contingent of Muslim refugees from Spain came the people from the late 15 th, as reflected in the district of el Rif Andalous. Chaouen passed in 1561 under the authority of the dynasty Saadian and enjoyed some prosperity under the Alawite dynasty.
Forbidden City. Chefchaouen, famous holy city and has more than twenty or mosques or shrines, was long forbidden to Christians, even though there were many Jews. At the foot of
djebels or Tisouka Kella (2050 m) and Meggou (1616 m) which together form the Jebel esh Chaouen (<< les Cornes>>), contains little Chaouen extraordinary monument. the charm of the city comes from its narrow streets where one does not hesitate to get lost: we always find its way.
Duration: 2 hours, We have gone around the medina. If we hurry, we will directly drive up Makhzen to or you reach the place Uta el Hamman. the sok of Chefchaouen is held Tuesday and Thursday.
We can start the tour by climbing up to the hotel Asmma. Her weight crushes the site somewhat, but the view on the medina can better appreciate the setup. Then join the modern city.
Avenue Hassan II, the main artery of the city Modern continues skirting the medina by the S. At one of its ends, instead Mohammed 5 is for its architecture, reminiscent of the English protectorate. S. of this section is held (Tuesday and Thursday) market. At the other end, Bab el Ain is the main entrance of the ancient city. Immediately the gate, we go up the alley to. which leads through the Medina up to a huge square that forms the real center of the city alive.
Place Uta el Hamman is, with its cafes, shops, kebab nonchalant its animation, the ideal place for a tea mint. on the right you will notice the great mocked the octagonal minaret, built in the late 15 th.
Kasbah: opens from 9 am to 13 am and 15 am to 18.30 also dates from the founding of the city in 1471. its crenellated wall hides a pleasant and peaceful Andalusian gardens and a small museum. At the entrance, or cell Abdel Karim, who had his headquarters here was taken prisoner by the Spaniards in 1926.
At the museum, we'll see palanquins of the last century, real wooden chest painted inside where 's the bride seated him on his wedding day, the gatehouse of the Rif, regional costumes and musical instruments. On the first floor, fans of Morocco may consult books in Arabic, English and French.
Medina to enter, take a street on the left at the bottom of the square. The cobbled streets' s raise between houses with whitewashed walls in the upper part. Besides white, the head affix these colors typical of Shun, blue and purple through green, colors that have the property of repelling mosquitoes. In this confused mass or whether the volumes are following suit this emerging and minarets that are available, they, in the nakedness of their raw materials, the arch of overlapping connects homes often betrays them due to a reminiscence Andalusian Muslim emigrants from Spain.
Shortly after leaving the place, left little interest caravanserai whose cells' s ordering around a tiny square yard. Through the Medina, you will certainly go to one of the many shrines that make up the city. The most important are those of Sidi Ben Yahia, founded in 1592, and Sidi el Hadj Cherif.
Continuing straight, you reach another city gate, Bab el Onsar, which leads east to the mountain, near the Wadi Lau, and saves (3 Km) source of Ras el Ma. It is at the end of a trail and descends into a nice cascade from which are set two small cafes. Along the way, many traditional mills and beautiful city views.
Going down into the city by the left wins it instead el Makhzen, continues to place Uta el Hamman, and where many bazaars. of, we may drop worm Bab El Ain taking the Avenue Hassan II, which saves beautiful view over the valley.
Hotel in Chefchaouen: Hotel Parador Chefchaouen, Rif hotel
