
The History of Chefchaouen the blue city: From a Mountain Refuge to a Tourist Gem
Origins and the Foundation of Chefchaouen Nestled in the Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen was founded in 1471 by Sherif Moulay Ali Ben Rachid, a noble descendant of Prophet Muhammad. He established the city as a fortress (Kasbah) to defend against the advancing Portuguese forces, who were expanding their influence along Morocco’s







