Aside from the vacation meccas of Marrakech and Fez, Morocco has a plethora of gorgeous sites to visit. Chefchaouen, or Chaouen as it is known among the locals, is one of my favorites. Chefchaouen, sometimes known as Morocco's "Blue City," is located in northwest Morocco's Rif Mountains. It's a little, conservative city that's a little out of the way, but it's well worth the trip; drenched in brilliant blues, it's truly unique. This is my comprehensive Chefchaouen travel guide! IN CHEFCHAOUEN, WHAT TO EXPECT? I discovered that the city's structures were initially painted in coral hues, and the changeover to blue remains a mystery. However, I believe that one of the reasons I fell in love with this location was because of its mystique! English, Spanish, Arabic, and French are among the languages spoken in Chefchaouen. Cash is accepted almost everywhere, and there are ATM machines in the square. Moroccan dirhams are used in Morocco, and one US dollar will buy roughly 11 or 10 of them. In most Muslim nations, the left hand is considered unclean, therefore make sure to eat and direct with your right hand. Also, keep toilet paper or wipes with you at all times, as public facilities aren't always equipped with them. A local SIM card can be obtained at cigarette shops (noted with three white circles on a blue sign). Choose Maroc Telecom (orange packaging) and have the shop owner assist you in topping up your account. It's the cheapest (about $3 USD) and most convenient way to get data. OCCASIONS: Friday is viewed as a Holy Day, where most shops won't be open from 12am to 2pm, so plan as needs be. SHOPPING: Haggling (arranging a cost) is supported. Never follow through on the main asking cost! ALERT: If somebody comes dependent upon you and offers "assistance" you should give a couple of dirham in the event that you acknowledge. Be aware of "guides" who will offer a visit or local people who will assist with headings. HOW TO GET AROUND CHEFCHAOUEN A JOURNEY: It's pretty-simple to get around Chefchahouen by foot and by taxi. We generally strolled, yet I suggest having a guide or utilizing a telephone with information to utilize Google maps as a portion of the headings can be precarious! Because the city is built on a hill, expect a lot of uphill walking (when you get to the top it can feel like you just did a mountain hike). Walking, on the other hand, is the ideal method to see the city because there are many narrow streets that cars cannot reach. TRAFFIC: If you plan to use taxis more frequently, learn some basic French or Arabic phrases to speak with your driver! BE NICE: While the weather can get very hot, and walking around in the heat can be a little uncomfortable, the narrow alleyways and blue-painted buildings are designed to keep the sun at bay.  For relief, stick to side roadways and shady spots. THE DIRECTION OF YOUR TRAVEL From Marrakech, I took the night train to Tangier, then a taxi from Tangier to Chefchaouen. Chefchaouen was our home for two nights. I recommend spending at least a day here to get a sense of the place; if you stay for two days, you'll get to see more of the key attractions.

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