Tetouan Day Trip: UNESCO Medina from Tangier

About an hour east of Tangier, Tetouan is northern Morocco's Andalusian capital, a UNESCO World Heritage medina where Spanish and Moroccan craft still share the same lanes. This day, in a shared group or private, covers the whitewashed old town, the Mellah, artisan cooperatives (leather, textiles, metalwork), and a viewpoint over the Rif foothills. Fewer coaches than Chefchaouen, denser history than Asilah: it is the day trip for travellers who want culture without the postcard crowds. Lunch is a local recommendation in the medina; you are back in Tangier by late afternoon. Tetouan rewards travellers who already know Chefchaouen's postcard alleys and want denser Andalusian craft without the coach rush. Ask your guide about leather and textile cooperatives if you plan to buy, honest workshops sit off the main squares. Comfortable walking shoes and a modest dress code keep the medina visit smooth.