Chefchaouen, Morocco

Chefchaouen in Morocco, known as the 'Blue Pearl,' is nestled between the Rif mountains. Its deep sky-blue hues are due to Jews fleeing the Spanish Inquisition through Morocco in the 15th century. The Jewish community allegedly colored the buildings blue to resemble the color of the sky in order to feel closer to God and heaven. Other locals believe the blue is there to keep the heat or mosquitos away with its cool tones. Travelers from all over the world visit Moroccan city because it is affordable.

In this Moroccan village, there are about 40,000 residents. Tangier and Tetouan, two significant cities, are nearby Chefchaouen. Historic structures painted in a range of cyan, powder blue, and periwinkle hues frame the cobblestone streets and alleyways. The old, walled kashba stands out with its earthen hue, despite the fact that the majority of the city is blue, as you will be happy to hear. It still has a museum, a lovely garden, an art gallery, and a lot of history, so that doesn't make it any less inviting.

You can hike outside of the city on a variety of treks to see more of the Rif Mountains.