Tetouan from Tangier · Full-Day Trip
The UNESCO-listed Andalusian medina, a short distance from Tangier
A day to discover Tetouan, one of the best-preserved medinas in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The former capital of the Spanish protectorate, Tetouan charms with its Andalusian heritage: white alleys, Hispano-Moorish facades, lively souks and authentic crafts, away from the tourist crowds. Pickup is in Tangier city, at the port or at your hotel, in an air-conditioned tourism vehicle with driver-guide. Tetouan is just an hour's drive from Tangier, making it an ideal excursion for a relaxed day. There, you enjoy a free walk through the medina to soak up its atmosphere, discover its artisan workshops and lively squares. An authentic cultural interlude, perfect for cruise passengers as well as visitors staying in Tangier.
What's included
- ✓Transport in an air-conditioned tourism vehicle
- ✓English-, French- or Spanish-speaking driver-guide
- ✓Pickup and return (Tangier city, port or hotel)
- ✓Fuel, tolls and parking
- ✓Bottled water on board
What's not included
- ·Lunch and drinks
- ·Local walking guide in the medina (on request, surcharge)
- ·Personal purchases
- ·Tips
Day by day
A day to discover Tetouan, one of the best-preserved medinas in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The former capital of the Spanish protectorate, Tetouan charms with its Andalusian heritage: white alleys, Hispano-Moorish facades, lively souks and authentic crafts, away from the tourist crowds.
Pickup is in Tangier city, at the port or at your hotel, in an air-conditioned tourism vehicle with driver-guide. Tetouan is just an hour's drive from Tangier, making it an ideal excursion for a relaxed day.
There, you enjoy a free walk through the medina to soak up its atmosphere, discover its artisan workshops and lively squares. An authentic cultural interlude, perfect for cruise passengers as well as visitors staying in Tangier.
Tangier ↔ Tetouan
- DeparturePickup in Tangier city, at the port or at your hotel. Settling into the air-conditioned vehicle.
- DriveJourney to Tetouan (about 1h), through the landscapes of the north. Bottled water on board.
- MedinaArrival in Tetouan. Free walk through the UNESCO-listed medina: white alleys, souks, Andalusian facades, artisan workshops.
- LunchFree lunch break in the medina or in town (recommendations provided).
- Free timeFree afternoon to stroll, shop for crafts or discover Hassan II Square and the Spanish town.
- ReturnReturn towards Tangier. Drop-off at the port, in the city or at your hotel.
What's included
- ✓Transport in an air-conditioned tourism vehicle
- ✓English-, French- or Spanish-speaking driver-guide
- ✓Pickup and return (Tangier city, port or hotel)
- ✓Fuel, tolls and parking
- ✓Bottled water on board
What's not included
- ×Lunch and drinks
- ×Local walking guide in the medina (on request, surcharge)
- ×Personal purchases
- ×Tips
Practical tips
When to go: all year round. Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant temperatures for walking through the medina.
Clothing: comfortable shoes (cobbled, hilly alleys). As Tetouan is less touristy, clothing covering shoulders and knees is appreciated out of respect.
UNESCO medina: Tetouan's medina is a living labyrinth still inhabited by craftsmen. The free walk lets you soak up the Andalusian atmosphere away from mass tourism.
Cruise passengers: as Tetouan is close to Tangier, it's an ideal excursion for a stopover. We guarantee a return in time for your ship.
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