Morocco northern town 60 km from Tangier, more 280.000habitants and Chief -Place the province. on the northern slopes of the Rif, near the Mediterranean. Located in an agricultural region, Tetouan is a center of trade for products of agriculture and handicrafts. Its industries are particularly cement and fish canneries. She lives crafts and tourisms. It forms a stark contrast to the modern city marked by the Spanish imprint The city was founded in the fourteenth century? Marinid Sultan Abu Thabet wanting to recover the city of Ceuta to built the walled city of Tétawine. After several fights THE Spaniards landed in the city and destroying the city was rebuilt in the fifteenth century. Following the fall of Granada Muslim immigrants expelled from Spain settled in Tetouan. Tetouan was the capital of Spanish Morocco from 1915 to 1956.
To enter the medina of Tetouan and cross the ramparts. we have a choice of seven beautifully carved doors. Our only inspiration as a guide, alleys exude a delicious freshness, the buildings decorated with ceramics. Wrought-iron balconies of the white houses of the great Spanish tradition.
Here we are again plunged into the inevitable story of the great Hispano-Moorish times
The great palace of the Caliphate, built in the XVII century under the reign of Moulay Ismail, and a real proof. Enter this patio that jasmine smell good, listen to the singing fountains, let yourself carried away by the melody that you recall Andalusia
Tetouan is also the souks, souk "el Fouki" which smell good fresh bread and spice blends
souk "Al-houte" pretty little square shaded by a few trees where artisans exhibited their works lovingly work
Souks large animations, animations and what !! Townspeople dressed in white djellaba or costumes
Farmers in "red and white striped Foutas" selling their freshly picked products. We can not forget to go through "al Mellah" where a thousand craftsmen and ventent their expertise. On the hills of Ain Bournane a magnificent panorama of the city
Not to mention the "Riad al Ochak" (garden of love) where one can dream for hours in the quiet and freshness of this little cafe deep in the cave.
It occupies to scholars first place in all the medinas of Morocco. That is, its importance, its quality and the care taken never to pervert its authenticity.
It has retained an Andalusian soul that makes it the most Hispano-Moorish Moroccan cities.
To access it, simply go to the site Hassan II (Feddane); East of the square, under a door, starts the Hajj Ahmed Torres street that leads into the medina.
The Moorish style takes on its full dimension, particularly in residential areas where the wrought iron gates of all their windows give expression to these thick pristine facades.
Charming little square planted some trees where you can enjoy the beauty of the eyes exposed pottery on the shelves.
A few meters away, the jewelers street unveils its charms, as craft documents that can succumb the most demanding.
This is the tissue market. In the Medina of Tetouan, Guersa el Kebira is the domain of merchant of fabrics and clothing. The richly colored fabrics, plain and precious and lined are a true wonder.
The colors and materials seem infinitely varied and up under your eyes a living picture.
In the center of the square, the Rif women dressed in their costume are seated behind crowded stalls pieces red striped fabrics, white and blue.
