Chefchaouen | Morocco

 

Chefchaouen is an iconic city in Northern Morocco where the entire town is painted in every imaginable vibrant thoughtful delightful shade of blue blue BLUE. One of the most mesmerizing, wanderlust enforcing places I've traveled; Blue City was the first stop on Tricia, Erin and I's transatlantic trip. A big to-do Moms adventure if you will. We landed that morning in Casablanca and 5 hours later arrived to the blue pearl nestled among the Rif Mountains. On our journey as the Moroccan landscape and small Muslim countryside towns sped by while the jetlag subsided, I was in an old recognized state of bliss. The thrill of somewhere new!

Stay here: Vancii Hotel

for a casual and authentic meal: Cafe Restaurant Sofia (pictured: spiced pumpkin drizzled with honey, chicken tangine, vegetable egg rolls)

for a great meal with very pretty rooftop views: Hamsa

Chefchaouen is primarily Muslim/Islamic and therefore a DRY TOWN. (NO ALCOHOL IS SERVED AT ANY ESTABLISHMENTS) - with a couple exceptions. 

Drink here: Bar Oum Rabie, Hotel Parador