The medina (old town) of Tétouan is on the World Heritage List of the UNESCO. The inner city is very characteristic and traditional. One can find many white houses there, especially low houses. Everywhere in the city there are people performing their craftsmanship, like weavers, jewellers, leather workers. Street sellers often try to sell carpets to tourists as well. Tétouan is part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network and was named "City of Crafts and Folk Art" in 2017.
Excursions & Tours
From Tangier to Tetouan
Information
After a pick up, drive for an hour to Tetouan. At the arrival, we’ll drive through the new town and start the walking tour atthe Boulevard Mohamed V, to the Mechouar (Royal Palace), then enter the medina (walled city) from the Mellah, then walK through the medieval city visiting a berber market (ladies dresses) and keep walking till we’ll end up at Bab el Oukla and drive back to Tangier.
In Tangier, we will see first the outskirts of the city, then walk through the Medina. We will see the Saint Andrews english church, the Gran socco square (9th of April) Where Mohamed V on april 9th, 1947, made a historical speech asking north african countries to apply for their independance. We ‘ll visit the fruits and vegetables market, the dry fruits market and go through the the narrow streets of the medina (14 centuries old city)ending up the tour having a mint tea in a typical café in the socco chico square. Then drive back to the port or to the hotel. End of the service.
Departure
Tangier Airport, Tangier Port, Tangier Train Station, Tangier City Center
Departure Time
Unspecified
Return Time
Unspecified
Dress Code
Casual, comfortable and light
Price Includes
- Personal Guide
- Tranportation / Car
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Price Excludes
- Lunch
- Typical Souvenir
- Sunscreen, toiletries and personal items
Tour Gallery
Itinerary
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The medina (old town) of Tétouan
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The Archaeological MuseumThe Archaeological Museum is located in city center a hundred meters away from the Royal Palace. The museum exhibits artifacts from different periods belonging to indigenous, Phoenician, Roman, Jewish and Arab cultures. The museum was constructed in 1943.
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Museum of Modern ArtMuseum of Modern Art is located in front of Riad Al Ochak garden.
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The Mechouar of the Royal PalaceThe Mechouar of the Royal Palace is situated just outside and by one of the entrances to the old medina. There is a public square in front of it...
