Pedestrian only and easy to get lost in. I always enjoyed a walk through the medina. Try to enter from the vegetable markets near archelogical museum as opposed to near the palace. I always found that area more interesting. More

Did like the way people are still living in a community. Did not like the continous atempts of tourist guide to get into some specific stores and push for sales. More

The Tetouan medina is white. Anywhere one turns around everything is white. The houses, streets, back alleys, dead alleys, stores, even some sidewalks. This time we accepted "the self proclaimed guide" services, only because of shortage of time. It was good decision. He knew very little or nothing about history (no names and dates) but he did very good job... More

Let me start with bad news first: There are so many touts here, you'd do well to practice this phrase: "Blesch" which means something like "no need." It's a polite way to decline. Remember not to be rude, but to be firm, which can be a difficult line to toe. Just try to keep a smile on your face, but... More

Tetouan is a mystical, magical place set against a mountain backdrop. From the highest vantage point the visitor will feel that they are standing somewhere between mountains and clouds. The view over towards the coast and the Mediterranean is breathtaking. The sights and sounds of the souks; the old medina; the Muezzin calling the faithful to prayer and the bustling... More

Having spent about a year in this city, I feel qualified to say, that out of every city that I have had the opportunity to visit while living in Morocco, Tetouan is a great blend of everything Morocco has to offer. Yes, there is Marrakech, and Fes, and farther reaching cities in the Sahara, all very beautiful and worth seeing,... More