Morocco Day 1

Our hostel was a short 5 minute walk to the port. We had some breakfast in port and headed out on the ferry to the town of Tangier, Morocco. It was supposed to be the 'fast' ferry but it ended up taking about an hour and a half, not the 35 minutes they said it would. 

Goodbye Spain

I had the opportunity to head to Chefchaouen a few months before with Ingy so I knew more or less what we needed to do and how much it would cost to get to the town deep in the Reef Mountains of northern Morocco. From the port on the African side we took a bus into the town of Tangier. The bus station we were dropped off at only had a bus at 8 pm at night. It was only 12:30 due to the hour change so we took a taxi to the other bus station and bought tickets to Chefchouen for less the 5 euros combined. The first bus took us to the town of Tetouan, Morocco. From there we switched buses and had a 3 hour ride up a windy 2 lane mountain road to Chefchaouen. We made it in around 6 pm and walked to the Hostel I stayed at last time.

They were all booked up so they showed us another place nearby and told us to stay there tomorrow because they had a room open. We dropped off our stuff and headed through the town and up to a Mosque that overlook the city. The sun was just setting over the valley and we stayed up there until it was almost dark, headed back down to the city and got some food to eat. 

Country side of Chefchaouen

Mosque at top of hill overlooking the city

Chefchaouen, Morocco

Sunset

We walked around the city and did some shopping. Jeff bought a large 6 x 4 foot rug and a few other things. For anyone who is nervous about traveling to a muslim country should visit a city like Chefchaouen. Its hard to explain how genuinely nice everyone is. They all want your money but even if you don't buy from them they still treat you the same. The only complaint I have is the amount of people who come up offering your drugs. It was funny at first but by the end of the night having to reject someone over and over as they follow you while you walk can get a little annoying. They soon get the drift and wish you welcome and safe travels and you are on your way. 

We went to the hostel we would be staying at tomorrow and hung out with the owners in there living area. It is owned by a 2 british guys and their mother. The group was so hospitable and helped us out so much. We watched some TV with them and had a beer while the helped us get a guide for a hike through the mountains the next morning. We spoke with the same guy at I went with last time and we agreed to meet at 9:30 am the next day. Jeff and I headed back to our hostel and got ready for the morning.