Tetouan Guide for Travelers

A comprehensive guide for those who don’t want to discover a city like a tourist, but like a local.

I’ve been living in Tetouan for years, and this guide is written so you can visit it the way I would — knowing all the tricks. It also answers the most common questions any traveler might have. Over the years, I’ve helped many visitors with their hotels, transfers, excursions, shopping… so this guide is designed to address all those doubts in one place.

I always say this guide has “all the information you were looking for — and the kind you didn’t even know you needed.” There are many aspects of this city that travelers usually miss, things they’d never imagine even after careful planning. This guide will reveal all that “unexpected information” that will turn out to be incredibly useful for your trip.

What’s inside?

Here’s the table of contents. Each chapter not only includes general information, but also tips, recommendations, and personal notes — so it feels like your best friend is guiding you through every topic.

• Is it your first time?
• Travel documents
• What to pack — and what not to
• Should I exchange money beforehand?
• Travel insurance
• When is the best time to visit?
• How to get to Tetouan
• Where to stay
• Tetouan – The two main areas
• The Old Medina
• The gates of the Medina
• Artisan quarters in the Medina
• 7 tips to avoid getting lost in the Medina
• Interesting facts and curiosities
• What to see in the Medina
• The Spanish Quarter (El Ensanche)
• What to see in El Ensanche
• Tetouan’s museums
• Where to eat
• Nearby villages worth visiting
• Getting around by taxi
• Other activities
• Tetouan in 1 day
• Tetouan in 3 days
• Tetouan in 5 days
• Thematic routes
• Money in Morocco – Currency exchange – ATMs
• Business hours
• Where to buy what
• Supermarkets and shopping centers
• Haggling
• What language is spoken in Tetouan?
• How to greet people
• What to wear in Tetouan
• Traditional clothing
• Gastronomy
• Religious holidays
• Art
• SIM cards and internet connection
• Time change
• The MAT
• Jacinto, Pilar, and Juan de la Cierva
• The Cats
• Extra tips
• Stereotypes and clichés
• Emergency and useful phone numbers

Who is this guide for?

For everyone!
Is it your first time in the city?
Have you been here before but want to dive deeper?
Are you coming for just one day, or staying for weeks or even months?
No matter the type of traveler or the length of your stay — I’ve found that this guide has been incredibly helpful for all kinds of visitors.

And don’t forget!

The guide also includes a bonus:
At the end, you’ll find an email address you can use to contact me directly.
Is there something very specific that’s not covered in the guide?
Just ask!
I’ll be more than happy to help.