It is a city located in the Rif mountains. Known for its buildings in the old town painted in white and blue in different shades, as well as its cobbled and sloping streets, full of looms and leather goods.
Considered the nerve center of this city, it is the busiest and liveliest place, where the citadel and a mosque are located. You can also find many bars, tea shops and restaurants where you can have a drink while watching life go by.
Chaouen Mosque
Built in the 15th century, the minaret has a characteristic octagonal shape.
Chaouen citadel
It was built in the 17th century. It is a solid-walled fortress with a tower and landscaped courtyards. Today it houses the ethnographic museum.
Ras el maa
It is a spring that gushes from the mountain in the form of a waterfall of cold and crystalline water. In this place, it is common to see women doing the laundry.