The White Dove

Tetouan

Founded by Andalusian exiles, Tetouan keeps the most intact medina in Morocco. Copper workshops, the Royal Palace square and the Dar Sanaa school of crafts sit minutes from the beaches of Martil and M'diq.

Trip highlights

UNESCO medina & artisan souks
Dar Sanaa traditional crafts school
Martil and M'diq beach afternoon

Getting there

Tetouan is situated approximately 60 km from Tangier (about 1 hour by road) and 65 km from Chefchaouen (about 1h15 to 1h20 drive).

Good to know

The UNESCO-listed medina remains an authentic residential and artisanal center; artisan workshops and souk stalls often close or scale back on Friday afternoons.

Tours that visit here

Rehla Al Shamal

5 days · from 1,350 DHS

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Chefchaouen & Tetouan Getaway

3 nights · from 1,350 DHS

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From our journal

Tetouan: The UNESCO Medina Most Visitors Skip

Preserved Andalusian architecture, living artisan guilds and seven historic gates — why Northern Morocco's most authentic old town deserves more than a quick drive-by.