Things to do in  Tetouan

Tetouan isn’t featured on most tourist itineraries, so its medina has a relaxed, local feel, unlike bustling ones in Fez or Marrakech. You have residents shopping here, so the vendors don’t cater to tourists, and there aren’t any touts. Walk through lanes of white-walled traditional buildings, see what’s being sold, and try your hand at bargaining.

The Archaeological Museum of Tetouan takes you back over a century, allowing you to explore artifacts, tools, ceramics, and stone inscriptions—some of the pieces are pre-Islamic. Most of the articles are from Northern Morocco and ancient Tetouan, which was destroyed by Romans in a revolt. There’s also an extensive library to explore.

In the heart of Tetouan, not far from the Royal Palace, sits Feddan Park—a place for people to gather in a relaxed environment. Destroyed years ago when the Royal Palace was being built, it was rebuilt by popular demand. There’s a café nearby, so visitors can grab a tea, coffee, or cold drink and hang out with friends.