Blue walls of Chefchaouen, Morocco Jan 11, 2026

Chefchaouen, known as the "Blue Pearl" of the Rif Mountains, is one of the most atmospheric cities in Morocco. Its name comes from a blend of Arabic and Berber—Chef, derived from the Arabic word meaning "to look," and Echaouen, a Berber term for "horns"—together meaning "look at the horns," a reference to the two mountain peaks that rise above the town.

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