Just a little bit about one of Morocco’s most famous exports, hash or canabis. Illegal as it may be.( It’s illegal for locals and illegal for tourists). There is some tolerance for hash, it seems, in the Rif Area. Chefchaouen being the main town within the Rif mountains, and a centre for tourists, as you’d expect, there is a supply and demand thing going off here.
Buying hash in Morocco
If you want to buy hash in Chefchaouen, it’s not difficult, in fact almost every local I looked in the eye after 8pm or so intimated they’d like to sell me some!
Personally, I’m not that bothered about that anymore, but if cannabis or weed is what floats your boat, I’d suggest a visit to this area 8pm+. There’s plenty of action and the Moroccans are generally friendly, as they usually are.
Chefchaouen to Tethuan
I got myself a new, new hat.
Simple and pleasant cycle. Again, the countryside mostly verdant mountain pasturage, interspersed with forests and man made reservoirs. Pretty pretty as it were. Easy too!
Took me around three hours to make it to my final destination, prestige hotel on the outskirts of Tethuan.
Tethuan
I took a walk into town in an attempt to check out eateries and have a look around the royal palace.
surprise!
Both were closed due to Ramadan. I found a few places selling food, they were all take out. I enjoyed a selection of savoury snacks and a couple of pastries, only cost 19 dirams, which is just over £1.
I’ve taken this last few days, and conversations with hotel staff onboard. It may be difficult to get a meal in the evening unless in a city. Either that or cook my own. Most shops are closed, the only meal I can really count on at the moment is breakfast.
Looks like I’m joining in the religious festival whether I like it or not!
Trip statistics
- Distance: 61km
- 17.9kph Ave speed
- Max temp 25°
- 584m Elevation gained
- 2,008 calories burned
- Time 3h 23m
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Love the new new cap…suits you. Countryside looks lovely. Last few days now to enjoy. Shame about the food though…. Ramadan means you have to eat late at night. Have a good breakfast and plenty of dates. I suspect you’ll be fine in Marakesh. Look forward to the next blog. X