Moroccan Heritage

Mosquée Espagnole

A spiritual viewpoint above the Blue City

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About this site

Perched on a hill facing Chefchaouen, the Spanish Mosque (Jamaa Bouzafar) offers the most complete view over the city's blue-washed rooftops. Built in the 1920s during the Spanish protectorate, it in fact never served as a place of worship — local authorities never authorized its opening. Now deconsecrated but fully accessible, it remains above all a place for a stroll: about thirty minutes' walk from the medina leads to this viewpoint, especially sought after at sunrise and sunset.

Practical information

Opening hours
Open access, best visited at sunrise or sunset
Address
Colline surplombant la médina, rive est de l'oued Laou

Location

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Colline surplombant la médina, rive est de l'oued Laou
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Free entry

Access to this site is completely free — no reservation or ticket required. Simply show up at the entrance during opening hours.

Opening hours may vary depending on the cultural programme. Check on-site before your visit.

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Good to know

This cultural centre offers a varied programme throughout the year. Ask on-site or at the tourist office for upcoming events.

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Free & open access

No ticket or reservation is needed to visit this place. Simply show up at the entrance.

Opening hours
Open access, best visited at sunrise or sunset
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