Tetouan sits about 65 km (40 miles) southeast of Tangier β a 1 to 1.5 hour drive β and less than 20 km from the Cabo Negro resort strip on Moroccoβs Mediterranean coast.
Nicknamed the White Dove for its gleaming whitewashed buildings, Tetouanβs UNESCO-listed Medina is a labyrinth with layers of history and life β rebuilt by Andalusian exiles, later shaped as the capital of Spanish Morocco, and still alive with traditional crafts.
Nearby: The seaside cluster of Cabo Negro, Marina Smir, Kabila, and Oued Laou are all within easy reach, making Tetouan both a cultural anchor and a beach getaway base.
Hire a guide β the Medina is intricate, and local insight unlocks its hidden corners.
For dining and lounging day trips, head coastal: Folie in Cabo Negro for beach club energy, Marina Smir for Riviera-style resorts, or Kabila and Oued Laou for a more local seaside feel.
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Tetouan, Morocco
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