Chefchaouen must be one of your travel dreams! It offers many things to do, see and know. Thus, the city was founded in 1941 as a small castle to fight the Portuguese invasions. During medieval times, many Moorish and Jews people settled in this city to escape the Spanish Reconquista. That is to say, Chefchoauen offers Andalusian and Moroccan architecture and culture. It is also one of the popular tourist destinations in Morocco. Its fascinating blue Medina, surrounded by mountains, gives a relaxing atmosphere. If you are starting your tours from Fes, it will be easy for you to visit Chefchaouen.

There are many theories that explain the reason behind the blue colour. But, we would like to shed light on a few of them in things to do in Chefchaouen.

Jewish Belief and Culture: 

The blue colour presents the sky according to Jew beliefs. This means that it reminds people of heaven and God. The Jewish communities have a strong tradition of painting things blue as they use blue-coloured fabrics, especially prayer mats. However, locals believe that when Jews settled in Chefchaouen, they spread the blue colour in Medina. This practice of painting walls in blue signifies the strong connection of the Jews to their religion and traditions. Locals also believe that the blue walls of the city were only in the Mellah, Jewish parts.

Avoiding the Mosquitoes:

According to what locals said, the blue colour helps keep mosquitoes and insects away. Usually, mosquitoes and insects live beside the water and not in the water. Therefore, painting the whole  Medina blue would look like a sea or flowing water. This could keep the mosquitoes as they can’t be in the water. Maybe locals thought that there were few mosquitoes in Jewish parts. And then they tried to make their home blue like Jews.

Attracting Tourists:

Chefchaouen was previously an unremarkable tourist site. Yet, it has become a popular tourist destination now. The most reason that makes it famous and attractive is just the blue walls. The city takes its benefits of visibility and welcomes curious tourists who come to discover its beauty. Therefore, they visit it and shot wonderful photos for social media that make it famous all over the world.