The wealthy El Oddi family graciously opened their sparkling family riad to the public as a cultural centre in 2018, celebrating their beloved Tetouan. Exhibits consist of pictures, maps and vibrant postcards and stamps from Tetouan's past, but the riad itself is the most fascinating part. Don't miss the traditional family kitchen on the ground floor.
老澳门六合彩开奖记录's must-see attractions
Kasbah Museum of Mediterranean Cultures
29.27 MILES
This recently refurbished museum is housed in the former sultan's palace of Dar El Makhzen. The focus is on the history of the area from prehistoric times鈥
Tangier American Legation Museum
29.02 MILES
This museum, in an elegant five-storey mansion, is a must-see: Morocco was the first country to recognise the United States by opening its ports to the鈥
29.15 MILES
The Grand Socco is the romantic entrance to the medina, a large, sloping, palm-ringed plaza with a central fountain that stands before the keyhole gate,鈥
29.13 MILES
The medina, the top attraction of Tangier, is a labyrinth of alleyways both commercial and residential. It's contained by the walls of a 15th-century鈥
29.07 MILES
This was once the most notorious crossroads of Tangier, the site of drug deals and all forms of prostitution. Today the facades are freshly painted,鈥
22.07 MILES
This is the charming heart of Ceuta, with manicured tropical plantings, a square of freshly renovated cobblestone pathways and some of the city鈥檚 finest鈥
0.15 MILES
Just outside Bab El Okla is the best artisan centre in northern Morocco. This is a fascinating opportunity to see masters teaching apprentices traditional鈥
22.13 MILES
The most impressive sight in Ceuta is the medieval Royal Walls, which date back over 1000 years and have been passed from Arab to Portuguese to Spanish鈥
Nearby Tetouan attractions
0.07 MILES
Tetouan's medina is an authentic time machine, with buildings that have witnessed centuries of history. The medina is also very traveller-friendly, with鈥
0.08 MILES
Built in 1808 on the ruins of a smaller mosque, the Grand Mosqu茅e has one of the largest minarets in Tetouan 鈥 you'll have to tilt your head way up to see鈥
0.11 MILES
Tetouan is known for its artisans, and this is the spot in the medina where you'll find a collection of jewellery boutiques.
0.15 MILES
Just outside Bab El Okla is the best artisan centre in northern Morocco. This is a fascinating opportunity to see masters teaching apprentices traditional鈥
0.16 MILES
Next to Tetouan's tannery, where you can see how the cow hides get their shades, the leather souq features traditional Moroccan shoes, jackets and bags鈥
0.16 MILES
The Royal residence was built in 1988 in what was once Feddan Park. The palace is still active as King Mohammed VI has been known to visit during the鈥
0.18 MILES
The broad and empty Place Hassan II, which is mostly roped off for security reasons, links the medina to the Ensanche. It looks like it houses the Wizard鈥
0.18 MILES
Best visited after going to the Artisanal School, where you can see the detail and hard work that goes into making each piece, this is where you'll find鈥