CHEFCHAOUEN MOROCCO
CHEFCHAOUEN MOROCCO
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CHEFCHAOUEN MOROCCO |
You are welcome to Chefchaouen, the blue pearl,
located at the edge of the Rif Mountains in northern Morocco. An old and
renewed past and the beauty of this city is a tourist treasure and before that
is a cultural heritage and shows the authenticity of the Moroccan civilization
and genius and skill and sense of art wonderful and prestigious.
It was founded in 1471 on the orders of Prince
Ali Bin Rashid. Chefchaouen was well known for its Arab Andalusian architecture,
its people 's passion for mysticism, and the painting of houses from abroad
with blue.
It was inhabited by Andalusian Muslims who were
expelled by the Spaniards, whether they were of Arab origin or the origins of
Spanish they were embraced Islam.it was also considered a fortress where the
Mujahideen were protected from Attacks and colonialism.
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CHEFCHAOUEN MOROCCO |
Top Landmarks OF Chefchaouen
Al-kasaba: it was the official Residence for Prince
Moulay Ali Ben Rached, it contains the Ethnographic kasbah
Museum where you can find many ancient historical antiques Which summarizes the
history of the city of Chefchaoun.
Waterfalls
Akchour: they are waterfalls located on the road between the
Wadlao and the Chafchaouen it is a beautiful natural sight to be visited in
Chefchaouen, An area worth exploring and enjoying.
The Suweika neighborhood: it was established in1422, about 80 families from Andalusia lived during the period of Moulay Bin Rashid, and contains a decorative fountain to form the most important fountain in the city.
Al-Andalus
neighborhood: It was established in order
to accommodate the second group of immigrant families coming from Andalusia.
This was in 1492, and it is very similar to the neighborhood of Suweika, but
the houses are more than one floor and each house has several entrances.
Al-Ansar
neighborhood: Located in the north-west of the city wall, which is
very different from the former neighborhoods in terms of design; because of the
immigrants here did not adhere to the original standards prevailing in their
homes.
The Sabban
neighborhood: is located along the road
that leads to a place known as the head of water. It includes a series of
mills, especially the traditional ones that were used to grind and crush the
olives. It also includes an old and traditional vase located near the Qantara.
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