Rock the kasbah

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Plaza Uta El Hammam is the main square in Chefchaouen.

A view of ancient walls with a mountain in the background under a clear blue sky.

It’s where you can take a break, people watch amd sit in the shade of a large tree.

Entrance to the Kasbah in Chefchaouen, featuring a stone archway, stairway, and banners depicting an upcoming festival.
A vibrant view of Plaza Uta El Hammam in Chefchaouen, featuring blue buildings, shaded areas with trees, and people enjoying the space under a clear blue sky.
View of a historic building with a tower and stone walls in Chefchaouen, Morocco, under a clear blue sky.
A person standing in a historic stone space, pointing to a wall with chains attached, wearing glasses and a blue t-shirt.
Interior view of a rustic stone window frame showing a glimpse of the outside, with terracotta roofing visible.

The large kasbah offers an orche coloured break from the other blue architecture.

It dates back to the 15th century and has a varied history of use including being a prison, a military arsenal and a governor’s residence.

A panoramic view of Chefchaouen, featuring its distinctive blue buildings against a backdrop of hills and greenery.
View from an arched window overlooking Chefchaouen, with hills and white buildings in the background.
A panoramic view of Chefchaouen, showcasing the blue-painted buildings nestled against a backdrop of lush green hills and a mountain.
A person standing in a stone archway, with sunlight illuminating the scene and a view of the landscape in the background.
View of a mountainous landscape through a rustic stone window with wooden bars.
View of the rooftops in Chefchaouen, featuring blue and white buildings with laundry hanging out to dry and mountainous scenery in the background.
View of the rooftops and the mountains in Chefchaouen, Morocco, featuring traditional architecture and a prominent minaret.
A view of Plaza Uta El Hammam in Chefchaouen, showcasing the blue buildings of the town set against a mountainous backdrop, with large trees and lush greenery in the foreground.
View of colorful artwork displayed on a wall in Chefchaouen, with a cobblestone floor visible below.
Panoramic view of Chefchaouen with its blue and white buildings, nestled against a wooded mountain backdrop.
View of Chefchaouen showing blue buildings against a backdrop of a mountain and greenery.
Aerial view of Chefchaouen showing the red-tiled roofs and a prominent mosque with a tall minaret against a blue sky.
View of a tall green tree next to an old wall, with colorful buildings on a hillside in the background under a clear blue sky.
Lush garden with palm trees and blooming roses, featuring a small pool and a backdrop of mountains under a clear blue sky.
A person standing on a set of stone steps against a textured orange wall.

Inside its cooling interior is a garden, museum and patios.

A tall tree with a wide canopy, standing in a historic courtyard surrounded by old, textured walls under a clear blue sky.
View of a historical building in Chefchaouen, with a blue sky and tree foliage in the background.
View of the ancient walls of Chefchaouen, covered with green ivy, under a clear blue sky.
Historic tower in Chefchaouen, surrounded by gardens and a blue-tiled fountain.
View of tall palm trees and other greenery against a clear blue sky, with the ruins of an ancient structure in the background.
A close-up view of a textured pink wall with an arched window featuring a metal railing, surrounded by greenery at the base.
A view of a historic stone tower with a flat roof and several openings, next to a smaller building with a bench in front, under a clear blue sky.
Stone building with a tall tower and a staircase, featuring a blue bench in a sunny courtyard.
A view of the ancient walls of Chefchaouen framed by green foliage under a clear blue sky.
A man standing on a staircase surrounded by earthen walls in a sunlit area.
Close-up view of an ancient tower in Chefchaouen, showcasing its unique architectural features and textured stone walls against a clear blue sky.
Pathway leading to a historic building, lined with greenery and under a clear blue sky.

Published by Derbyshire Gal

World traveller, proud auntie, bit of a liability.

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