Tetouan from Tangier: the day trip
An hour's drive from Tangier, Tetouan has a medina listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with an Andalusian heritage. Here is how to get there and what to see in a day.
- About an hour by road from Tangier.
- You get there by car, grand taxi or coach.
- Can be combined with Chefchaouen or the Tamuda Bay coast.
How to get from Tangier to Tetouan
The road between the two cities is fast: allow about an hour. Shared grands taxis leave Tangier regularly; coaches from companies such as CTM also serve Tetouan. By car, you can continue towards the coast or Chefchaouen.
What to see in Tetouan
The medina of Tetouan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has kept a white architecture and a layout inherited from the Andalusians who arrived from the end of the 15th century. You discover the artisans' souks, the gates of the old town and Place Hassan II, in front of the royal palace. The new town, built during the Spanish protectorate, has fine façades.
Planning the day
Leave in the morning, visit the medina before lunch, take time for a meal in town, then return to Tangier or continue to the Mediterranean coast at M'diq and Tamuda Bay.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take between Tangier and Tetouan?
About an hour by road.
Is Tetouan worth the detour?
Yes, for its UNESCO-listed medina, calmer and more authentic than the big tourist medinas.