According to some locals, Chefchaouen’s walls are painted in a variety of blue hues to symbolize the dazzling Mediterranean Sea. Others, however, think that the blues represent the significance of the city’s Ras el-Maa Waterfall, from which city residents draw their drinking water.

Avoid donning blue when visiting Chefchaouen. I would advise bringing anything that would contrast well with the light blue tint, including pastels, whites, and so on. Additionally, dress modestly, especially in the height of summer, as Chefchaouen is a fairly conservative region of Morocco.

Due to Chefchaouen’s tiny size, two days are sufficient to explore all the major sights. You may wish to give yourself a few additional days because many visitors stay here to unwind in a hammam or go hiking in the neighboring mountains.

Many visitors who are accustomed to the city from previous trips there will go with their day at a leisurely and steady pace, refusing to pick up the pace once night falls and plunges the entire city into darkness. There doesn’t seem to be any crime there, and the level of safety is practically unrivaled.