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Blue door and mailslot in the city of Chefchaouen. The old city is whitewashed blue, with narrow alleys and many very friendly people. It's an extremely relaxing and beautiful place. There are secrets in every town though - what is behind this well-locked door?

Chefchaouen was closed to Westerners until the 1920s. Now, it is a fantastic place to visit. The town is like a living museum. The medina begs to be explored in detail. Watch shoemakers hand make the white and yellow fine leather pointed slippers worn by the locals. The jalabba still worn many people are sewn with finely embroidered seams. Small boys hold embroidery thread taut for the tailor working on the seams. Carpenters work with fragrant cedar wood making tables and chairs. Young boys help to paint the furniture with delicate Islamic designs and if you are lucky you will find the workshop producing beautiful inlaid furniture. You will not be able to miss the Berber weavers at their looms producing the many carpets on sale everywhere.