Tetouan
Tetouan is the northern medina people overlook. It's UNESCO-listed, very much lived in, and has an Andalusian feel you don't find further south.
What stands out
Why this place stays with people
- UNESCO-listed medina
- Andalusian architecture
- Spanish-era downtown
- Craft school and workshops
Best time to go
Spring through autumn.
From the driver's seat
Sits between Tangier and Chefchaouen, so it fits easily into a northern route.
Visitor guide
Your guide to Tetouan
How long to stay
Half a day.
Getting there
About an hour from Tangier and an hour from Chefchaouen.
Worth seeing
- The medina, listed by UNESCO
- The traditional arts school
- Buildings from the Spanish period
Good to know
- Far fewer visitors than Fes or Marrakech, and a relaxed place to walk.
Routes through here
Ways to make it part of the trip
Tetouan, your way
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