Santorini is the ultimate destination for the hopeless romantics... if you feel like following the tourism flocks. But what if I told you, there's a city in the MENA region that offers you all the scenery of a romantic hot-spot, with the edginess of a city off the beaten track of your average travel guide.
That city is in none other than Morocco. And Morocco is more than just Marrakech .
Located in the northwest of the North African country, its white-washed blue homes stand against the backdrop of the Rif Mountains. Chefchaouen is the definition of a picturesque town.
Founded in 1471 as a small fortress, the city's name is derived from the Berber word for horns, lchawen.
Step into the city and become instantly enchanted with its ever-present color
There are frequent buses into the city fro Fez, Tetouan, Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Tangier and Ceuta.
Because feeling blue is not an option in the blue city
Santorini's got nothing on this place, in my humble opinion
You'll want to make a home here
Even the graves have a great view...
And every alleyway has its own special charm
The town was originally decorated by Jewish immigrants.
Handmade crafts decorate the stairways
They call it "the blue pearl" of Morocco
Even the people here have a special sparkle
The sunsets are unmissable
Head over to Akchour and be well prepared for a one and a half hour hike towards the Pond de Dieu.