Morocco's Blue City: Chefchaouen and the Jewish Refuge

This episode explores the founding of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains by Moulay Ali ibn Rashid in 1471, its role as a fortress against Portuguese encroachment, and its transformation into a refuge for Jews and Muslims fleeing the Spanish Inquisition. Lucas and Luna discuss how the city's distinctive blue-washed walls became a symbol of peaceful coexistence, how the Jewish community contributed to its economy and culture, and how the city's isolation preserved its unique character until the 20th century. They also touch on the decline of the Jewish population after 1948 and the legacy of Chefchaouen as a living example of Morocco's pluralistic past. #Chefchaouen #MoulayAliIbnRashid #RifMountains #SpanishInquisition #MoroccanJewishHistory #Mellah #BlueCity #Morocco #NorthAfrica #15thCentury #Alaouite #Wattasid #Portuguese #History #FexingoHistory #MoroccanArchitecture #JewishRefuge #Makhzen Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo