Cultural Xauen: history and arquitecture. The old Medina

Tour of the Medina from the old main street, traversing it from end to end, following the most notable architectural and historical points.
During the tour, the following topics will be addressed:
The foundation of Chefchaouen: Moulay Ali Ben Rashid: description of the construction of a new neighborhood and city in Islamic culture, which were the first public structures that were built
The role of the city as a bastion of resistance against the Portuguese
During the late 15th and early 16th centuries, Chefchaouen was the preferred destination for Moors, Moriscos, and Jews expelled from Spain. These people brought new architectural and artisanal elements, houses with clay tiles and whitewashed walls, and traditional crafts in ceramics, leather, and looms.
The meaning of the city's name.
The way of life of the "Chaouni" families, which remained practically unchanged from its foundation until the 1990s.
The role of Chefchaouen as a center of learning for Islam
The struggle of Abdel Karim Al Khattabi for independence.
The legacy of the Spanish protectorate and a comparison with the French in other areas of Morocco.
The expansion of the city beyond the Medina walls with new public buildings such as the Town Hall, the police station, etc.
The reason for the blue color, unknown until the 1930s.
The economy of Chefchaouen before the tourism boom: carpentry, leather crafts, and loom items such as blankets and djellabas