MOROCCO - TETOUAN
Morocco is considered the 5th safest country among the tourist destinations studied, tied with japan and canada according to a ranking established by the british magazine "Which ? Travel", with a score of 6.1.
morocco thus outperforms popular destination such as greece france and italy out performing only iceland united arab emirates singapore and spain .
It should be noted that the ranking is based on the crime rate of the destinations studied, the risk of #natural disasters, health threats and the risk of terrorist attacks.
No secret that Morocco is a wonderful kingdom to visit – for culture history sun and sport amongst other reasons. However, it’s a common misconception that the only natural Tourist site in morocco is the sahara This of course bears no resemblance to reality; instead there is a wide variety of landscapes which will amaze and open anyone’s mind about Morocco.
Not only will you discover and experience the beauty of the Moroccan landscape but you will also get to discover and spend time with the people there who will amaze you with their unique hospitality and spirit of love and peace
Just like its first cousin, Tangier, Tetouan boasts a peaceful atmosphere. Known as the daughter of "Granada", it’s a city with Hispano-Moorish footmarks. Its medina is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Not far from Tetouan, the seaside resort of "Tamouda Bay" expands on fifteen kilometres of fine sandy bay. Prestigious establishments have settled there, giving a luxury setting to the region. In the cristal-clear blue waters of the Mediterranean, you can onlye enjoy a peaceful stay while getting to know the art of living of the inhabitants.
The city of Tetouan, with its multicultural identity, offers a journey through time !
Tetouan could be mistaken for museums, for everywhere you look, there is an accumulation of historical treasures and monuments that attest to glories of the past. And yet, they are not the least bit petrified or bogged down in #nostalgia for a bygone era. The city are active and full of #life . Clamors arise from the souks and the hammer strikes of craftsmen echo through the alleys.
By fast ferries: You can come to the city of Tetouan by fast ferries that organize sea trips from Algeciras or from Tarifa to the ports of Tangier City, Tangier Med, or Ceuta.
Sea trips usually do not exceed 30 minutes and the distance from these ports to the city of Tetouan is about an hour.
There are many companies that provide sea trips and the price does not exceed 30 euros per person.
By air flights: You can come to the city of Tetouan by air flights, there are two airports, and direct flights are provided to most European cities, and flights are provided to various other cities with an easy and simple stopover in Europe.
Prices vary according to the starting point and start from only 5 euros.
In Tetouan, the craftsmen in the medina turn out beautiful zelliges, the enamel masterpieces for which the city is so well known. Other artisans prefer wood over ceramics: be sure to admire their beautiful painted wood panels. Outside the city, a fertile backcountry supplies the local culinary scene with, for example, hundreds of olive and fig trees. This is also where women make jben, a kind of fromage blanc wrapped in palm leaves, which they take to the city. Seek it out in the souks and try it for yourself!
Fertile lands, lively souks and authentic but original handiwork are but some of the charms of Tetouan!
When you’re traveling through the north of Morocco, undoubtably, you will see colorful Moroccan reed hats dotting the landscape These are the “sheshia” (also: chachia) hats traditionally worn by the men women and children of the north.
They are the Moroccan reeds hats of the people that inhabit the mountainous regions, known in Moroccan as Jbala. This stems from the Arabic word, Jbel, meaning mountain. So… Jbala means mountain people. The Jbala inhabit the areas around Rif Mountains as you head southward from the Mediterranean, around Tetouan and Tangier, before meeting the Middle Atlas Mountains a bit north of Fez. It is in this region you will see the traditional sheshias coloring the countryside and the local souks, covering the heads of jbeli (mountain men) and jbeliya (mountain women) as they have for centuries.
Sheshias are incredibly picturesque. However like a lot of traditional wear in Morocco, they are also extremely functional. The handwoven reed provides needed protection against the hot sun. Because the material is woven reed, this also allows for the head to breath. Like this, men and women working the fields are less likely to suffer from heatstroke or overheating, as are children who often wear them under the harsh midday sun.
If you’re traveling through the north of Morocco, particularly in the #summer it’s easy to find these Moroccan reed hats for sale. They’re the perfect hat for a photo op, make a fantastic compliment to just about any beach wear and are one of the most authentic and affordable treasures of Morocco you could ever hope sport on your head.