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Could you have ever imagined a city where all the houses and buildings were blue? No imagining necessary! This city exists and it is located in Morocco. Find out how to get to Chefchaouen from Fez and Tangier and get ready to discover one of the most beautiful and picturesque destinations on the planet.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Known as the blue city, Chefchaouen (Chaouen, Chauen or Xauen) is probably the world capital of Instagram. In its narrow, winding streets, you will find a photographic opportunity at every corner. Due to its blue colour, this small city in the north of the country has become, along with<\/span> Marrakech<\/a> and Fez, one of the most important places to see in Morocco.<\/p>\n

This is not surprising as this small town at the foot of the Rif Mountains is full of charm. Although getting to Chefchaouen is not the easiest thing in the world, it is worth spending the three or four hours on the road to get acquainted with this little corner of heaven. Read on and discover how to get to Chefchaouen from Fez and Tangier, and for many more secrets about the blue pearl of Morocco!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why is Chefchaouen blue?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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First of all, I’m sure you’re wondering why Chefchauen is blue. The truth is, no one seems to agree on this, and there are several versions. According to the most popular version, the blue colour is due to a Jewish tradition. Apparently, after being expelled from Spain in the 15th century, a lot of Jewish people settled in Chefchaouen. Some people say that they started painting the doors blue to replace the green of Islam and because the blue reminded them of the sky. The blue colour seemed to please the local residents and eventually, it became a fashionable thing to do throughout the city.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another version of the story claims that the blue of the walls keeps the mosquitoes away and that’s the actual reason why they started painting the whole city in blue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whatever the reason is, the important thing is that nowadays Chefchaouen is the bluest city in the world and this has brought prosperity and tourism to a small town that would have otherwise remained isolated. Moreover, the blue has turned the city into an oasis of serenity and peace. In Chefchaouen, you will feel like you are either in a story, a dream or a fantasy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The colours of Chefchaouen.<\/p><\/div>\n

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How to get to Chefchaouen from Fez and Tangier<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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In a mountainous and somewhat isolated area, Chefchaouen is located in the north of Morocco. I travelled from Fes to Chefchaouen, which is about a four-hour trip by car; quite a long trip for a day trip, but it is still worth it. It is also possible (and easier) to get to Chefchaouen from Tangier and T\u00e9touan. Below I will explain all the options for getting to Chefchaouen from Fes and Tangier.<\/span><\/p>\n

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From Fes to Chefchaouen<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Basically, there are two ways to get to Chefchaouen from Fes: by public transport or as a day trip. If you have the time to spend the night in Chefchaouen, I recommend using public transport. This way is cheaper and you will have more time to explore the city at your own pace. However, if you don’t have time and you want to visit Chefchaouen in only one day, you can take\u00a0a day trip from Fez<\/strong><\/a><\/span>. Keep in mind that the trip is a long one (eight hours round trip); this will leave you only a few hours for visiting Chefchaouen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here I explain more about the two options:<\/span><\/p>\n

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