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chocolatedetectivehottub · 2 months

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Trip from Fes to chefchaouen,

Nestled in the heart of Morocco, the journey from Fes to Chefchaouen is a mesmerizing adventure that takes you through the diverse landscapes of this North African gem. Fes, known for its rich history and vibrant culture, serves as the starting point for an unforgettable expedition to the enchanting Blue Pearl of Morocco – Chefchaouen. Join us as we embark on a trip that blends tradition, history, and the breathtaking beauty of the Rif Mountains.

Fes: The Cultural Capital of Morocco Our journey begins in Fes, a city steeped in history and culture. Fes is renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture, bustling souks, and ancient medina. Take a stroll through the labyrinthine streets of the Fes el-Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and aromas of this ancient city.

As you explore the historic landmarks such as the Bou Inania Madrasa and the Al-Attarine Madrasa, you'll gain a deeper understanding of Morocco's rich cultural heritage. Don't forget to visit the tanneries, where leather has been dyed using traditional methods for centuries. The vibrant colors and the ancient techniques offer a glimpse into the craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations.

The Journey to Chefchaouen: Leaving Fes behind, the road to Chefchaouen winds through the picturesque landscapes of the Rif Mountains. As you traverse the winding roads, the scenery transforms from the arid plains surrounding Fes to the lush greenery and terraced hills of the Rif region. The journey is an opportunity to witness the natural beauty of Morocco, with every turn offering a new perspective of the diverse terrain.

Chefchaouen: The Blue Pearl of Morocco Nestled in the mountains, Chefchaouen awaits with its distinct charm. Known as the Blue Pearl due to the striking blue hues that adorn its buildings, this city is a haven for photographers and travelers seeking a tranquil escape. Upon arrival, the cool mountain air and the calming blue surroundings create a unique atmosphere that sets Chefchaouen apart from other destinations.

Wander through the narrow streets lined with blue-washed buildings, adorned with colorful doors and windows. The medina is a delightful maze of shops offering handmade crafts, local textiles, and traditional Moroccan goods. Take the time to explore the Plaza Uta el-Hammam, the heart of Chefchaouen, where cafes and restaurants offer a perfect vantage point to soak in the ambiance and enjoy Moroccan cuisine.

Nature enthusiasts will find solace in the nearby Akchour Waterfalls and Talassemtane National Park, offering hiking trails and opportunities to connect with the natural beauty of the region. Whether you're exploring the medina, enjoying the breathtaking views from the Spanish Mosque, or simply savoring the local cuisine, Chefchaouen promises an unforgettable experience.

Conclusion: The journey from Fes to Chefchaouen is not just a physical excursion but a spiritual and sensory adventure that immerses you in the rich tapestry of Morocco's culture and natural beauty. From the historic wonders of Fes to the tranquil blue streets of Chefchaouen, this trip is a celebration of the diversity that makes Morocco a truly enchanting destination.Embark on this magical journey, and discover the allure of the Blue Pearl of Morocco – an experience that will stay with you long after the journey concludes.

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africatourismconnect · 3 months

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Unearth the hidden gems of Morocco! 🌍

Explore 8 extraordinary natural wonders, from the God's Bridge in Akchour to the stunning Legzira Beach in Tiznit Province. ✨

Dive into the mystical Friouato Caves in Taza Province and experience the charm of Tide Pools in Essaouira. 🌊

Morocco's diverse landscapes go beyond the Sahara, featuring 11 National Parks covering over 7,700 sq km! 🦓

From Dakhla's blue lagoon to Toubkal's towering peaks, Morocco is a paradise for nature lovers. 🏞️

Plan your clients journey and discover the wonders that await! 🐦

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zsarticles · 3 years

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morocco Cascades d'Akchour paradise

morocco Cascades d’Akchour paradise

Akchour is a tourist resort situated in the north of Morocco, between Tetouan and Tangier, at the meeting point of Oued El Farda and Wadi El Qalaa, in Talasmtane National Park, belonging to the Talmoutt village community in the province of Chefchaouen, 25 km from Chefchaouen and 65 km from the town of Tetouan. The site of Akchour is recognized by its hilly geology, as it is situated out and…

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govisitenjoy · 4 years

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LOCATION: Chefchaouen, Morocco. Chefchaouen, or Chaouen, also known as "the blue pearl" is a city in the Rif Mountains of northwest Morocco. It’s known for the striking, blue-washed buildings of its old town. In the shady main square of Place Outa el Hammam is the red-walled Kasbah, a 15th-century fortress and dungeon, and Chefchouen Ethnographic Museum. The octagonal minaret of the Great Mosque rises nearby.The small waterfall of Ras El Ma lies on the old town’s northeast edge. Spring water flows down from here to drinking fountains and public laundry huts. A rocky path leads up to the abandoned Spanish Mosque on a hilltop outside of town, which has views over the city and Rif Mountains. Northeast of the city, a rough trail leads to the Cascade d'Akchour (Akchour Waterfall) with its natural rock bridge, the Pont de Dieu (God's Bridge). Chefchaouen is a base for hiking in the Talassemtane National Park to the east. . When to visit: Chefchaouen is a year-round destination. Peak season is summer (Jun–Aug), when cooler mountain temperatures and abundant water draw locals up from the coast. The mild months of spring (Mar–May) and fall (Sep–Nov) are popular for hiking. Winter (Dec–Feb) sees occasional snow. Ramadan (dates vary) may affect opening hours of restaurants and shops. . If you like to see more photos, you can follow: . @go_visit_enjoy @go_visit_enjoy @go_visit_enjoy . . #moroccovisit #morocco #moroccotravel #moroccotrip #moroccotravellers #chefchaouen #chefchaouenthebluepearl #thebluepearl #bluecity #bluetown #bluedoors #bluewindows #rifmountains #rifmountainsofmorocco #placeoutaelhammam #kasbah #govisitenjoy #go_visit_enjoy (at Chefchaouen, Morocco) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvmhX6sB9DR/?igshid=181y8y1rrc7ix

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justina-traveltheworld · 4 years

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Chefchaouen City in Morocco Chefchaouen, or Chaouen, is a city in the Rif Mountains of northwest Morocco. It’s known for the striking, blue-washed buildings of its old town. Leather and weaving workshops line its steep cobbled lanes. In the shady main square of Place Outa el Hammam is the red-walled Kasbah, a 15th-century fortress and dungeon, and Chefchouen Ethnographic Museum. The octagonal minaret of the Great Mosque rises nearby. The small waterfall of Ras El Ma lies on the old town’s northeast edge. Spring water flows down from here to drinking fountains and public laundry huts. A rocky path leads up to the abandoned Spanish Mosque on a hilltop outside of town, which has views over the city and Rif Mountains. Northeast of the city, a rough trail leads to the Cascade d'Akchour (Akchour Waterfall) with its natural rock bridge, the Pont de Dieu (God's Bridge). Chefchaouen is a base for hiking in the Talassemtane National Park to the east. justina.centreholidays.com https://www.instagram.com/p/B60-xiOhuyT/?igshid=kncskgky7717

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deserttripper · 5 years

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Here are the 20 must-see places not to be missed if you are traveling to Morocco. #Chefchaouen: blue city located in the mountains of northeastern Morocco. #Fez: Morocco's flagship destination, its medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. #Ouarzazate: a small oasis located at the doors of the desert. #The Majorelle Garden in Marrakech: The Botanical Garden and one of the most visited places in Morocco. #The desert of Merzouga: we find the highest dunes of Morocco. #Place Jemaa-el-Fna: the square is the symbol of the city of Marrakech. #Lake Bin el Ouidane: the lake borders the High Atlas National Park. #Jbel Toubkal: Mount Toubkal is known for its snow-capped peaks. #The waterfalls of Ouzoud: High 110 meters, waterfalls are located 150km from Marrakech. #Rabat: capital of Morocco, the royal palace and the mosque are places not to be missed. #Essaouira: port city lined with beaches. #The arches of Legzira: the arches are on the beach of Legzira. #The gorges of Todgha: are located in the High Atlas, the gorges extend over fifty kilometers. #The Imouzzer Valley of Paradise: To the north of Agadir, the Paradise Valley offers cliffs, small waterfalls and water holes that are very popular with hikers. #Ait ben Haddou: In the province of Ouerzazate, this place is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. #Volubilis: The archaeological site is near Meknes. #Desert Bivouac: At the gateway to the desert, this place is a place of peace. #The dam of Bin el Ouidane: the dam is in the province of Azilal. #Akchour: Small village of Morocco which is 30km from Chefchaouen. #Ziz Stream: The source is in the High Atlas. 🌐 www.deserttripper.com https://www.instagram.com/p/B4GRTyIDa0s/?igshid=1nwk308o4xa88

#chefchaouen #fez #ouarzazate #the #place #lake #jbel #rabat #essaouira #ait #volubilis #desert #akchour #ziz

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everyonethinksmynameiskayla · 7 years

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Casa to Barca part three: Sangria and fake French soldiers

First of all, I posted some short video clips from Morocco:

Imlil - https://youtu.be/laZnpeIvUNs

Akchour waterfall drive/hike - https://youtu.be/dbahZRt1lBI

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When I got to Ronda I was really confused because I couldn’t find any taxis anywhere near the train station and my phone was telling me my hostel was a 40 minute walk away and the bus stand had no numbers or schedules on it, so I tried to ask a guy at the train information desk but he didn’t speak enough English so I basically just wandered in the direction of my hostel for about 20 minutes before I finally came across a cab. So glad I found one too because I did not realize that my hostel was at the bottom of the massive cliff/rock formation that Ronda is built on top of, so you have to drive all the way to the bottom of this huge hill and onto a dirt road which winds around next to the rock/cliff until you get to the hostel, which is next to the river that goes the middle of the rock (and Puente Novo, the famous bridge in Ronda, is built over). This picture is on Wanderlust too, but I figured it would put here it also for reference and also because I just really like this picture:

So the previous night I had broken out in body hives for some reason which escapes me still, and I had worn loose clothes and done the things WebMD told me to do but they were still there so once I set my stuff down I decided I would set out to try to find a pharmacy to get me some steriod cream and more anti-histamines. It was super hot and I was super itchy so I was not to excited to be walking up the giant hill, and then I heard a car coming behind me and I looked and recognized the guy who worked at the hostel in the passenger seat so I asked them for a ride and they were like sure. I got in the car and realized that Fernando, the guy who worked at the hostel, was wearing traditional Spanish ‘mountain bandit’ clothes (in his words) and he was like there’s actually a festival in Ronda this weekend do you want to come with me and my friends and I was like well I have mysterious body hives so I kinda wanted to go to the pharmacy but sure, but since that didn’t seem like appropriate we-just-met conversation, I stuck with “sure”. (We did stop into a pharmacy eventually and I got what I needed and it took like three more days but the hives eventually went away - the Spanish guys in a bar we stopped in, including the bartender, had a great time ‘helping’ to try to translate my steriod cream instructions). Fernando’s English was good enough that we could have basic conversation but he had a bit of a hard time explaining the festival, from what I understand it was to celebrate the era during which the mountain men in Ronda pushed Napolean away, so there was a parade with people from each surrounding village all dressed up and fake French soldiers being defeated etc.

^ Note the guy plugging his ears, they were firing blanks but it was indeed quite loud

In the evening, there were stands with giant vats of potatoes and chorizo and huge coolers of red wine mixed with lemonade which, as it turns out, is amazing. There was a flamenco performance too (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KEj9xOYIn0). All of this was happening in the park that overlooks the mountains and fields (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWtzJf6EsD0&feature=youtu.be), although it was dark, but the festivities continued into the next day.

Basically for a couple of days it was just me and a bunch of Spanish people dressed in fancy traditional clothes drinking sangria and eating a lot and celebrating in one of the coolest most beautiful cities I’ve ever been too. Ronda is known for its bridge and the whole cliff situation but if you walk a bit down the hill, its also got lovely winding cobblestone streets lined with white moorish puebla style houses/buildings which are typical to the region. There are pictures on Wanderlust.

^ Fernando in his costume

After Ronda I took the train to Granada, which is famous for the Alhambra palace/fort. But you have to get tickets for that online like 10 years before you’re even born, but I’ll get to that in a minute. My first full day there I took the bus into the Sierra Nevada mountains up to a little white puebla village called Capileira, from which you can hike down to another little village, Pampaneira, through a third village, Bubion. The mountains were amazingly beautiful and each village was more adorable than the next, with little narrow cobblestone streets up and down the hill lined with white adobe houses with flat roofs and these crazy looking chimneys (there are pictures on Wanderlust).

So then the next day, since I wasn’t able to get tickets for the Alhambra online, I went at 5 AM to get in line (the way it works is that you can always go into the complex and the military part but to go into the palace you need a special ticket and those are the ones that sell out like crazy but if you get there early enough you have a chance of getting one of the few they keep on hand for the day-of). I wasn’t super excited about sitting around from 5-8 AM in line but I figured I was there I might as well. I was maybe the 20th person in line and I still wasn’t able to get a palace ticket, so I just went in with a normal ticket. I dilly dallied around for a while in the gardens waiting for the clouds to part and the sun to come out so I could get better photos of the view from the military fortress part, which was by far the best part of the whole place (https://youtu.be/aS_LST-9dT0).

^ Not a bad view

Then I went to check out the view point where you can see the whole Alhambra from the old Jewish quarter, which was a hard spot to leave, despite the weird drunk guys selling jewelry there.

Early the next morning I took the bus to Córdoba to spend the day on the way to Seville. As per usual, some great views along the way (including what I’m pretty sure was the original Windows background):

Córdoba is most well known for the Mezquita, which started as a mosque and around 1200 when the Catholics reclaimed southern Spain became a cathedral. I think that by that point the past two weeks of traveling were catching up to me and I was just about dead on my feet, I was so tired. So I mostly walked from bench to bench in the Mezquita, which was a truly awe-inspiring place (there are pictures of it and Córdoba generally on Wanderlust), resting and enjoying that the marble kept it cool in there.

^ Mezquita selfie

After I left I walked in what felt like slow motion across the bridge and went into the tower/museum on the other side. From the roof you can see the Mezquita and most of the city, and the river was sort of green looking and the sky was super blue with fluffy white clouds, it was lovely. But I was exhausted so I didn’t stick around to check out the little miniature dioramas that seemed to make up the museum downstairs, instead I went to the gardens. There were orange trees everywhere and accordingly the whole area smelled like an orange peel.

From there I wandered through the Jewish quarter into the newer area and back to the train station to head to Seville. Córdoba is filled with history and really a fascinating city so I feel like I should have more to say about it but I was so damn tired that day that’s about all I’ve got. But I recommend doing some clicking around about Córdoba.

Anyway, I got to Seville that evening and took the bus to my hostel right downtown in the shopping district.

^ Hostel rules, by doge

It was a huge place with lots of rooms with like ten bunks each and some people who were clearly living there. It was a holiday that day apparently so I couldn’t really find anywhere open to eat dinner and I can’t remember what I did, but I think I may have found some gelato open somewhere because I seem to remember eating ice cream for dinner. The next morning I took advantage of the laundry machines to wash my clothes and went and bought some pasta to make for lunch and later dinner since they had a nice kitchen and Spain was proving to be shockingly expensive after six months in Senegal. I basically toured Seville on foot for the rest of the day - I walked at least 15 km that day. I walked from the Cathedral to the river to the to Alcazar and around again.

^ At the Alcazar. I loved the detail like this in all the Moorish architecture in Spain and just about everything in Morocco

Then that evening I went to a Flamenco show at a really small but famous Taberna (place to watch Flamenco) which was so cool - took me back to my days watching Riverdance/Lord of the Dance where there was that once scene with the really emotional lady in red doing Flamenco. I used to fast-forward through that part when I was little because it was too slow and I think maybe I was a bit freaked out by her intensity, but now that I am an ice-cream-for-dinnner-adult I can’t get enough.

I had saved the Plaza de España for the whole next day (until I had to get to my evening flight to Barcelona) because they filmed parts of Star Wars (Phantom Menace, but still) there, so obviously it was important.

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Finally, Barcelona. I got there around 9 PM and got the shuttle bus downtown and then the train to where my hostel was, which wasn’t actually in the city, it was in some sort of park in the hills about 15 minutes outside (because it was the cheapest per night by about $30). But I guess I was expecting a bit more civilization so I got of the metro and walked up this huge hill through this park to get to the hostel, which was absolutely massive. It was like three buildings, including an athletic complex with a pool and a full restaurant - I felt like I was at sleep-away camp. It’s staffed entirely by special-needs adults and is also a non-profit so that was cool. For some reason the rooms on my floor of my building seemed to be entirely filled with American and French school groups or scouts or something because there was a ton of 12 year olds with their chaperones everywhere all the time.

I started my self-guided walking tour of Barcelona with La Rambla, the quintessential pedestrian walkway up from the water into the central shopping district:

I branched off to check out the cathedral, although at this point I feel like I’ve seen so many cathedrals that they all blur together and also I was pissed because they made me pay a euro to go to bathroom. Like a whole euro to pee?? Usually it’s just 50 cents and I already resent that. I passed by some of Gaudi’s buildings, which are crazy and look like something straight out of Dr. Seuss (just google Gaudi or look at the pictures I posted, you’ll see what I mean). I could always tell when I was getting close to one because there would be tons of people standing around on the street taking pictures for no apparent reason, until you got close enough to see the building they were looking at. I weirdly felt like the Catalan language, in my limited experience of hearing and seeing it for a few days, matched nicely with Gaudi’s work - it was sort of a distorted Spanish with a different rhythm, just like Gaudi made buildings that look like a reflection in a fun mirror. My favorite part of Barcelona was definitely the outdoor market, the name of which now slips my mind. There were so many stands with so many colorful delicious looking things that I ended up just getting some coconut and then walking around because I was too overwhelmed by all the choices to actually chose something.

^ The market

I walked all the way up through basically the whole city (I don’t think I’ve ever seen so much of one place in just a day) to this spot at the very top of the hill (the city gradually goes up hill from the ocean) to check out the view: https://youtu.be/DDqhBcSL0tU. Then I walked back down in the other direction to pass the Sagrada Familia, another Gaudi work and definitely not like the other cathedrals that just blend together (although technically it’s a basilica but I’ve never been super clear on the difference). Unfortunately it’s being restored so none of my photos turned out because of the scaffolding, so here’s a picture I got from the internet instead:

Then I made my way to a park by the water and then back up the hill again (can’t even tell you how sweaty I was) to Parc Guëll, ostensibly Gaudi’s masterpiece. It’s a big park on the hill and in the middle theres a large wiggly terrance that looks out over these two buildings that look like Dr. Seuss drew a gingerbread house, very surreal.

The next day I went back into the city briefly but since I had to leave the hostel at 2 AM to get my 6:40 AM flight (because the trains stop running and I wasn’t about to shell out 40 euros for a taxi) and was already exhausted but hoping to jump right back into working the Monday after I got home (I got back at noon on Sunday), I only stayed a few hours and then went back and slept from about 7 PM to 1 AM, then got my train to the airport.

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distort251 · 6 years

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christinatravel · 2 months

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Mountain trees 🏞️💙

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christinatravel · 2 months

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Morning Light at Akchour Park 🏞️💙

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chocolatedetectivehottub · 4 months

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