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- Africa
- Morocco
- Tangier
- Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen
This beautiful medieval town, a short drive from Tangier in the
mountain region, has a distinctive Spanish character, having been
settled by Spanish refugees in the middle ages. The medina of the
town has become renowned as one of the most charming in Morocco,
with whitewashed gabled houses and blue-rinsed buildings where
craftsmen sit contentedly in their shops sewing caftans and
embroidering jellabahs. The medina is dominated by a 17th-century
Great Mosque, which fronts a picturesque square dotted with
mulberry trees and inviting restaurants. The square is surrounded
by souks selling carpets, leather goods, pottery and copper
ware.
Information & Facts
Language
Arabic is the official language, but eight other
languages are also spoken including Berber, French and Spanish.
English is generally understood in the tourist areas, but French is
the most widely spoken.
Money
The unit of currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD), which is
divided into 100 centimes. ATMs are available in the larger towns,
but can be unreliable; currency can be exchanged at banks or
official bureaux de changes, which are also widespread in major
towns. Dirhams cannot be obtained or exchanged outside Morocco and
receipts must be retained as proof of legal currency exchange, as
well as in order to re-exchange money when departing. Major credit
cards are accepted in the larger shops, hotels and restaurants.
Travellers cheques can be used in tourist areas, but are not
prevalent; they are best taken in Euros or Pounds Stirling.