The Callejon El Asri Street in the Moroccan city of Chefchaouen has been ranked among the “World’s Most Beautiful Steets” by US-based magazine, House Beautiful.
In its latest edition for the month of June, the authoritative magazine noted that the “blue-washed” Callejon El Asri Street is rated fourth behind Symi Street in Greece, along with Boston, USA, and Cape Town in South Africa, which topped the list.
In an editorial, the magazine which will release its list of the world’s most beautiful streets featuring 20 colorful spots from different countries on June 20, noted:
“Morocco’s “blue city” of Chefchaouen is an azure dream wherever you turn, but the little alley of Callejon El Asri is a favorite of photographers, thanks to its collection of flower pots,” the magazine wrote.
“The street is beautifully decorated with colorful pot plants, making it a good destination for both photographs and tourists wishing to pose for souvenirs pictures from their Morocco trip.”
According to Moroccan journal, Morocco World News, the Callejon El Asri Street, also known as the “Blue Pearl of Morocco”, and the city of Chefchaouen has featured in many similar renowned magazines, ranking it among one of the best destinations for tourists.
“In October 2022, American monthly magazine Architectural Digest featured the city among the world’s 20 most colorful places,” it wrote.
“Ranking the city 12 on the list, the magazine emphasized Chefchaouen’s tourism assets and the “truly striking image” created by the destination and its blue-painted buildings, as the city attracts tourists from across the world, including A-list celebrities.
“Last year in June, Hollywood’s Liam Hemsworth and Laura Den celebrated the release of Jurassic World in the blue city”, it added.