Key facts
| Location | Place Outa el Hammam, Chefchaouen 91000, Morocco |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1471 |
| Ethnographic Museum | Opened in 1985 |
What's inside
An Andalusian garden, the Ethnographic Museum, former prison cells and a tower with views over the town.
A short history
The Kasbah came first; the Blue City grew around it.
Founded in 1471 to defend the young town against Portuguese raids, the Kasbah has served as a fortress, a governor's residence and a prison.
About this website
An independent website operated by MarrakechLocal LLC — not the official website of the monument or of any government body.
Not affiliated with Morocco's Ministry of Culture or the site administration.
Sources
Facts on this page come from the published sources below. Figures marked as reported have not yet been confirmed on site by our team.
- Wikipedia, Chefchaouen — en.wikipedia.org (last reviewed 2026-11-11)
- Artmap Maroc, Musée Ethnographique de Chefchaouen — www.artmap.ma (last reviewed 2026-11-11)
- chefchaouen.city, Kasbah de Chefchaouen — chefchaouen.city (last reviewed 2026-11-11)
- Petit Futé, Musée ethnographique – Chefchaouen — www.petitfute.com (last reviewed 2026-11-11)