There is also a reason for painting it blue. Some people here consider this color to be a symbol of purity, so the whole city is painted in blue. This color combination will be found in everything here.
There is also a city in the world which is painted in blue color. This city nestled between the mountains is called ‘Cobalt Blue City’. The name of this city of Morocco is Chefchaouen. The houses here, from the walls, windows to the roads are painted in blue. The foundation of this city was laid in 1471. It is counted among the holiest cities of Morocco.
The people of this city consider it to be quite sacred, hence the movement of tourists is prohibited here. There is also a reason for painting it blue. The people here consider this color to be a symbol of purity, so the whole city is painted in blue. This color combination will be found in everything here.
There are many beliefs about painting the city in blue. For example, some people believe that because of the blue color, mosquitoes stay away. At the same time, some people say, this color has been used to make the city beautiful. The city has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is the only city in Morocco that is legally allowed to cultivate cannabis. For millions of people here, cannabis cultivation is their only source of income. Up to 40 percent of the charas used in the world is supplied from this city.
Despite the dislike of some local people, tourists reach here and do not forget to take pictures. Most of the people come here from European countries. The hotels here get full during the summer season. It is also a surprising thing that the hemp plants planted in this city are also the center of attraction for tourists.
