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    Photos: COVID-19 pandemic empties blue-hued Moroccan tourist town of Chefchaouen

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    Photos: COVID-19 pandemic empties blue-hued Moroccan tourist town of Chefchaouen

    Chefchaouen stands subdued, deserted by the tourists that have long been its lifeblood


    Published:  January 06, 2021 17:14 AP  and  compiled by Balaram Menon, Senior Web Editor

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    When COVID-19 hit Morocco, the mountainous town of Chefchaouen was one of the few that registered no cases. The picturesque town, its facades painted in distinctive hues of blue, shut its small population off from the world, and kept the virus out for months. Image Credit: AP
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    Now, as the North African nation cautiously reopens and tries to resuscitate its struggling economy, Chefchaouen stands subdued, deserted by the tourists that have long been its lifeblood. | Above: Shop owners selling souvenirs wait for customers in an alleyway in Chefchaouen. Image Credit: AP
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    In the narrow streets, fishermen bring their catch of the day from nearby rivers, selling sardines on street corners, as cats linger, waiting to be rewarded with the leftovers. Kids carry trays of pastries made by their families to sell. Image Credit: AP
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    During the Christmas and New Year's holidays, the majority of the city's visitors were local tourists instead of the European and Chinese visitors who usually throng the narrow streets. Image Credit: AP
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    Shop owners who typically sell rugs, woolen coats and souvenirs struggled to find clients. Image Credit: AP
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    As a night curfew came into effect, established across the country to prevent large gatherings during the holiday season, restaurants in the usually bustling main plaza by the historic Kasbah had to turn away clientele to close up early. Image Credit: AP
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    In the Middle Ages, the town was populated by Moriscos, or Moors, fleeing the Spanish Inquisition. Today, it's known as the "Blue Pearl of Morocco," and is one of the top destinations in the kingdom, often overcrowded, with hotels booked to capacity. Image Credit: AP
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    Its laid-back vibe, brilliant blue alleyways, sweeping mountainous landscape and hiking trails have long attracted tourists, especially from Spain and China, whose citizens enjoy visa-free travel to Morocco. Image Credit: AP
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    Despite the specter of the pandemic, which has killed more than 7,000 people in Morocco and depressed the economy, the shutdown of Chefchaouen has brought a bit of unexpected respite. Image Credit: AP
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    The absence of tourists posing for photos beside its iconic carved doors and distinctive stairs seemed to liberate one of the most photographed spots in Morocco, giving its residents a chance to slow down and absorb the quiet beauty of their own town. Image Credit: AP
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    An elderly lady sits next to her cat outside her home in an alleyway deserted of tourists in Chefchaouen. Image Credit: AP
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    A boy named Jad, 11, poses for a photo while selling homemade pastries in Chefchaouen. Image Credit: AP
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    A shop owners feeds street cats, a hallmark of the town, in an alleyway deserted of tourists in Chefchaouen. Image Credit: AP
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    A sweet shop owner prepares her products for customers in an alleyway deserted of tourists in Chefchaouen. Image Credit: AP
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    People leave a mosque after performing the last prayers of the day, as night curfew comes to effect in Chefchaouen. Image Credit: AP

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