rebuilding in the 15 the century. The Archaeological Museum is dedicated to exploring this prehistoric Tetouan, exhibiting beautiful artfacts from sites across Northen Morocco to teach visitors about the city’s historical roots. Antique coins, bronzes, pottery items, and mosaics. The museum also houses an excellent library, with more than 60,000 volumes dedicated to the preservation of North African literature. Open Wed-Mon from 9am to 4:30pm

is an admirable sight to witness. It is one of the most beautiful historic buildings of the city and its minaret is

is located Tetouan’s interesting Ethnography Museum, established in 1948. it is one great way to learn about Morocco’s history and tradition. Within the various exhibition halls of this excellent museum, you will be able to view all kinds of objects from embroidered pillows to skillfully decorated baskets, customs from marriage ceremonies, weapons, and crafts. In the kitchen area, you can even get a small taste of traditional Tetouan cuisine and take a sip of some non-alcoholic drinks that are prepared on the premises. Open Mon-Sat from 9am to 4pm.

rebuilding in the 15 the century. The Archaeological Museum is dedicated to exploring this prehistoric Tetouan, exhibiting beautiful artfacts from sites across Northen Morocco to teach visitors about the city’s historical roots. Antique coins, bronzes, pottery items, and mosaics. The museum also houses an excellent library, with more than 60,000 volumes dedicated to the preservation of North African literature. Open Wed-Mon from 9am to 4:30pm

contiguous its enclosure, tanneries ensure the continuation of an ancestral craft tradition.

of Khalifa is one of the architectural models of the Alawite dynasty. Enjoy the peacefulness of the main square of Méchouar, before entering the souk El Fouki, where urban in modern western way of dressing and mountaineers in djellaba or peasant in «mendil» striped red and white, sell their products and make it their all-day shopping.

is that clearer than is the city’s only surviving church, Iglesia de Bacturia, Originaly built in 1917, the church is still active today, catering to the city’s scarce catholics and ringing the bells every hour. Daily mass is held at Moulay Slimane in 7pm and on Sundays at 11am.

traders set up shops with wonderful local fabrics to buy. The richly plain and precious embroidered colored fabrics, are true wonder. The colors and materials seem infinitely varied. Th their sight, they seem like a living painting. At the center of the square, riffi women dressed in their local customs, sit behind crowded part stalls of red, white and blue stripped fabric.

outside bab el Okla, was originally established in 1919 by famous Italian painter Mariano Bertuchi with the aim of preserving the Hispano-Moorish art heritage in Tetouan. Today Dar Sanaa offers many courses on traditional Moroccan arts such as wood carving, painting, leather, embroidery, Zeilij and more. You can visit the exquisite building with its studios and lovely courtyard to gain some insight into the local art culture in Tetouan.

the traditional clothes on sale and pottery on display over the shelves. A few meters away, the street jewelers unveil their multiple crafts...