mercredi 24 février 2010

Things to do and attractions to visit in Tetouan,Morocco

Things to do and places to visit in Tetouan, Morocco.


Tetouan is another Moroccan city on the Mediterranean Sea, near Tangier, that was established back in 1305.

Just as Marrakech is referred to as the Red City. Tetouan is known as "The White Pigeon".
A largely white painted medium-sized city with dominantly Andalusian Flavor.

Moroccan, Islamic, Phenician, European and Spanish (Andalusian) architecture are harmoniously merged together. The Big Mosque, Spanish Cathedral, Babu Saidi, The Kasbah The Medina and Hassan II Square are proof examples that make of Tetouan a historical melting pot of cultures.

The old Royal Palace, a 17th century building, at Place Hassan II(Hassan II Square) is itself a reflection of the Hispano-Moresque architecture. The palace is closed to public entry but its main ornate gate Bab Er-Rouah can give you a mental idea of what it's beyond and photos are allowed to be taken. Place Hassan II,where the old and new town meet, is the dynamic heart of tetouan . It's a square so grab a coffee at a nearby restaurant(reported to have the best coffee flavor in morocco) and do some people watching.

Tetouan,too, has retained its old medina part(a UNISCO world heritage site) that is rich of history. It was a pirates hub and once the capital of Spain's colony. The Romans destroyed the city at some point then was repopulated in the 16th century. Tetouan was the refuge for Jews, the Moors and the Moriscoes who escaped the Spanish inquisition.

Well, worth a visit is the Archeology museum located at Algeria avenue. Through its beautiful relics,artefacts and mosaics, the Archeology museum is a contemporary memory of the roman ruins of Lixus and Jewish ancestory. You may need a guide to accompany you through the city's winding streets and alleys and to go see the old fort,walls and the well preserved fences.

Tetouan enjoys an abundance of natural organic produce - Fresh meat from healthy-diet fed livestock,poultry,eggs,vegetables,fruits,olives,gains fill its markets from surrounding agricultural areas.

If you are a fan of a cloth and linen, ask for Souq El Hout and shop away.

If you're on your way back to Europe, Ceuta(Sebta) is just nearby for a ferry crossing.

A list of some hotels to stay in once in Tetouan:

Hotel El Yacouta (3 stars)
Address: Km 2 Route de Tetouan-Ceuta

Hotel Golden Beach(Three stars)
Address:Route de Sebta

Hotel Chams
Address:Avenue Abdelkhalek Tores





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