The objective of the Sister Cities Commission is to increase the knowledge, goodwill, and understanding of the world through people-to-people diplomacy, education, cultural exchanges, economic exchanges, and humanitarian assistance.

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The city of Issaquah and Salmon Days Festival are happy to continue our relationship with our sister city, Chefchaouen, Morocco.

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Visitors to Morocco remember the mountains and desert, the bright colors and intricate designs and details. Through our Sister City, Chefchaouen, Issaquah has developed rich relationships and learned a great appreciation for their culture. The two communities have exchanged students, artists and governmental representatives for over a decade.

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You may have seen the ‘Blue Door’ outside Issaquah’s City Hall. It is a gift of friendship, a symbol of, and testament to the deep relationship with Chefchaouen. And throughout Chefchaouen, in return there is a ‘fishy’ presences around their city hall, offices and homes.