Welcome in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen was built in 1741 by Moulay Ali ben Rachid. Considered As a holy city, Chefchaouen remained very for a long time protected against them Spanish and Portuguese attacks. It prospered thanks to the arrival of the refugees Moslems came from Spain, further to the reconquète of the 14 and 15-th century. The Andalusian influence is there omnipresent. White houses and windows painted in blue give to this city an aspect Very picturesque. < BR > Here is a general view of the city.
Here is a mosqué completely interressante by its minaret hexagonal. It is plutot rare in the Arabic world. The mean inhales the serenity, there are many mosques, because it is still a question of one places of prayer very important.
The inhabitants inhale the tranquilité and the joy of living, as these small girls inside the medina.
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