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The Continent @thecontinent.org

Andabluesian: An elder descends through the distinctive alleys of the Medina of the northwestern Moroccan city of Chefchaouen, where the blue hues of its buildings are complemented by ornate mosaics. Photo: Abdel Majid Bziouat/AFP

An elderly man walks down the stairs in the Medina of the northwestern Moroccan city of Chefchaouen on August 14, 2025, known for its buildings in shades of blue. (Photo by Abdel Majid Bziouat/AFP)
aug 29, 2025, 11:02 am • 91 13

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Michael Vokabre @vokabre.bsky.social

In Marrakesh as I've been told, Jews usually painted their doors or houses blue. From what I've read this tradition of Moroccan Jews might be what caused the city to embrace blue over the years, forgetting the Jewish origins, since then being a municipal requirement for tourism attraction.

aug 29, 2025, 11:11 am • 1 0 • view