North · Full day
Andalusian Tetouan & Martil Coast
A full day to the UNESCO white medina of Tetouan and the Mediterranean beach at Martil
Duration
Full day
Group size
1–6 travellers
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, French, Spanish
From / person
$220
Overview
A full day east to Tetouan — the Andalusian 'white dove' whose medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and the Mediterranean beach town of Martil.
Tetouan sits below the Rif on the Mediterranean side of the north, about 60 km from Tangier. Rebuilt by Andalusian refugees from Spain, its compact white medina is one of the best preserved in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a strong craft tradition and a distinctly Hispano-Moorish character.
We drive over from Tangier, walk the medina with a local guide, see the Royal Palace square and the artisan school's work, then drop down to the coast at Martil for lunch and a stretch of Mediterranean beach before returning.
Trip highlights
- UNESCO-listed Tetouan medina
- Andalusian (Hispano-Moorish) architecture and crafts
- Royal Palace square (Place Hassan II)
- The Mediterranean beach at Martil
- Lunch by the sea
Photo gallery
Inside the trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
Tangier → Tangier
- 1
09:00 · Drive to Tetouan
Tangier → TetouanPickup in Tangier and the drive east toward the Mediterranean and the Rif.
- 2
10:30 · Tetouan medina
TetouanGuided walk through the UNESCO white medina, Place Hassan II and the artisan quarter.
- 3
13:00 · Martil coast & lunch
MartilDown to the coast at Martil for a seaside lunch and a Mediterranean beach walk.
- 4
16:30 · Return to Tangier
TangierDrive back to Tangier; evening arrival.
Cities & regions on this trip
You'll experience 2 destinations.
Each stop has its own deep-dive guide — geography, history, best season, things to see, and other tours that visit it. Tap any card to open its dedicated page.
Strait of Gibraltar · Northern Morocco
Tangier
Our home city, where Africa meets Europe — the kasbah, the ferry port and the international Tangier of Bowles and Matisse.
Open guideRif mountains · Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma
Tétouan
Tangier's nearest great excursion — the UNESCO Andalusian city an hour down the motorway, an easy half-day or overnight from the north.
Open guideThe route
Map of Andalusian Tetouan & Martil Coast
4 stops across North. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.
- 1
Tangier
Start
- 2
Tetouan
Medina
- 3
Martil
Coast
- 4
Tangier
Return
What's included
- Private vehicle with driver and fuel
- Local guide in Tetouan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tangier
- Bottled water
Not included
- Lunch at Martil
- Tips for driver and guide
What to bring
Pack light, pack smart.
- Comfortable shoes for the medina
- Swimwear in summer for Martil
- Sun protection
Frequently asked
Questions about this tour.
Why is Tetouan called Andalusian?
Tetouan was rebuilt from the 15th century onward largely by Muslims and Jews expelled from Andalusia in Spain. Its architecture, crafts and music carry that Hispano-Moorish heritage, which is why its medina feels distinct from Fes or Marrakech — and earned it UNESCO World Heritage status.
How far is Tetouan from Tangier?
About 60 km, roughly an hour by road. Adding the beach at Martil makes it a comfortable full-day trip rather than a half-day.
