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The Blue Pearl

Chefchaouen // Morocco

By Lauren di Matteo

Nestled in the Rif Mountain Range of Morocco is the small, 15th century village of Chefchaouen—more fondly known as ‘The Blue Pearl.” Take a journey with me through time and navigate the narrow, cobblestoned pathways of this mountainside marvel.

Two-hour grand taxi ride to Chefchaouen, from Tétouan

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

Café Estrella

Owner, Yuseph

Café Estrella

Mohamed & Ibrahim cooking our meal

Friend, co-adventurer & artist, Rachel Pearsey

Travel sketch by the talented Rachel Pearsey

The Blue Pearl

Bread baked in a wood-fired oven

Olives from a nearby grove

Chicken brochettes & fries

The Blue Pearl

Local shop full of handmade soaps

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

Dyes available on nearly every corner

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

Painter + performance artist Madiha Sebbani

Moroccan mint tea

The Blue Pearl

Typical Moroccan breakfast of fresh juice, jam, honey, coffee & msemen (crepe-like goodie)

View courtesy of Aladin restaurant

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

The Blue Pearl

© 2026 Lauren di Matteo

Anvil Metal & Ceramics

a workshop visit with Ellis White

the art of hand-forged steel

at Cong's Ashford Castle

no-till ecological market garden

put down the mirror & pick up the barbell

The Art of Couscous

Moroccan Cuisine

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