Tetouan is a city in Morocco’s Mediterranean area.
How am I going to get there?
As a transit hub in northern Morocco, Tetouan City is easily accessible by taxi or bus. Many visitors stop through Tetouan City on their way from Ceuta or Tangier to Chefchaouen, but if you have the time, it’s worth staying for a few days.
A transfer is another way to go about. The scenery is lovely, and you can see it along the way. Tangier has a number of cab companies that provide transportation to Tetouan as well as day tours that must be arranged in advance. A halt in Tetouan on the way to Chefchaouen is not a bad idea. A day tour from Tangier to Tetouan should cost roughly 100 euros, while a one-way shuttle should cost around 60 euros.
Tangier Taxi is located on Route California 2 in Tangier, Morocco. There are transfers, day trips, and excursions to Tetouan available. A touch more expensive than a public cab, but still reasonable. The vans are air-conditioned, and the drivers speak English fluently. Tangier to Tetouan city day trip costs 89 euros.
Of course, when it’s in season. When it is best to travel
Tetouan city has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures average 35 degrees Celsius, while winter temperatures average 22 degrees.
Morocco’s Tetouan city – The monthly weather
The key points of interest. What to Expect
The Medina’s
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tetouan city medina, unlike others in Morocco, bears the imprint of northern Morocco’s diverse background. Because of its small size, it is difficult to become disoriented while strolling through the medina. The medina is divided into three sections: Andalusian, Jewish, and Berber, which inexperienced tourists may find difficult to distinguish. Hiring a guide will make your trip lot more enjoyable.
Mohammed V Boulevard
The only street in the center that is not accessible by car. When the temperature drops at night, it becomes extremely crowded. Several cafes, boutiques, restaurants, souvenir shops, and street vendor booths line Mohammed V Street. There are secondhand book vendors selling books in various languages further down the street, as well as the government palace.
What to Eat and Drink
Locations to consider in Tetouan city
- Restinga Restaurant.
- Ali Baba is a restaurant.
- El Reducto is a restaurant.
- Birjiss is a fast food restaurant.
- Pannini Diner is located at 5-6 Mohammed Ben Aboud Avenue (Ave Mohammed Ben Aboud). A small diner where you can get sandwiches with various toppings like meat, vegetables, and sauces. Baguette sandwiches start at AED 13 (smaller sizes are less expensive), and pannini are AED 20.
- Cafe Jenin.
- The Blanco Riad restaurant on 25 rue Zawiya Kadiria is open to both the general public and guests. The restaurant offers a three-course set menu featuring outstanding local cuisine for AED 160. Reservations are required, so allow at least 30 minutes if you want to dine ahead of time.
- The tiny Dallas tea and pastry shop offers a wide variety of sweets and pastries. Brownies cost five dirhams while croissants cost two dirhams. A kettle of truly delicious tea costs 8 dirhams. Women and men sit in the small, dingy tunnel at the back of the business.
Drinks
Za3Za3 is one of the most well-known local beverages. It’s a milkshake with avocado, banana, apple, almonds, and other goodies.
Safety. What to keep an eye out for
When purchasing your bus ticket at the bus station, exercise caution. Because several tourists are passing through, this is a favorite location for scammers. When purchasing a bus ticket, only speak with individuals behind the desks, not those close. However, many scammers’ pals may work behind the counter and assist cab drivers in convincing you to travel with them by claiming that there are no buses. Be persistent and demonstrate your willingness to wait for as long as it takes.
While some grumble that the Tetouan city is full with scammers, others think Tetouan in Morocco is a great spot to meet Moroccans, especially if you speak Spanish.
What should I do?
An historic stronghold at the top of the hill overlooks the mountains and the Tetouan city. If you need to kill a few hours, you can go there.
The best way to move about the Tetouan city
The CTM bus station, as well as the non-CTM bus terminal, are located in the town center, which is accessible by climbing a steep slope.
The Tetouan city center is fairly tiny, but it contains the majority of the attractions and hotels, so there is no need to take a cab. If you are staying in one of the hotels on your way to Martil, you can always take Big (grand taxis) or Petite cabs to the center (petite cabs). By the way, I usually check for hotels on hotel reservations, where you can compare prices from several sites. It happens that residents rent out private flats to tourists; you can look for such offers in this section of Travelasq.
Petite cabs are reasonably priced, though the cost rises significantly if you have luggage.
There are buses that travel to numerous locations throughout the Tetouan city, however they are renowned for unclean cabs and constant delays.
You may simply get a Grand Taxi at the end of Rue Moulay Abbas in Tetouan city to get to adjacent beaches such as Martil, Cabo Negro, Ricon, Marina Smir, and Kabila. The path winds through the park, providing views of the Rif Mountains. The ticket to Martil is AED 5 per passenger, however if you need extra space, purchase two seats.
If you need to go to less popular beaches, such as Marina Smir, or if you need to transfer to another beach, you can bargain with the driver to rent a cab. It is normally more expensive, but the convenience and time saved are well worth it. Drivers like to pick up people from beaches in the evening to save time and effort.
Please keep in mind that we are a tour organization that serves as a jumping off point for excursions from a variety of Moroccan cities.
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