A famous colour, several explanationsSourced
The blue town does not have one agreed explanation
Chefchaouen’s old town in Morocco is known for blue-and-white walls and houses. Explanations offered for the blue include spiritual symbolism, deterring mosquitoes and attracting visitors. These are different accounts, not one established cause.
The visible colour is easier to identify than a single origin for it.
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