Tetuan Medina - one of the most interesting and important historical sites of big cultural center of Morocco - Tetouan. Medina of Tetouan is one of the smallest and most beautiful of the Moroccan medinas. She almost collapsed and suffered various kinds of influences, therefore preserved to this day the most consistent.

Tetouan Old Town is protected by UNESCO and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Most experts called it the most beautiful in Morocco. Located in the narrow streets of the medina built different special Andalusian style and make an unforgettable impression. Tetuan Medina is surrounded by powerful walls, built in the late XV century., With seven gates that lead into the city.

In the inner part of the ancient city is located blocks from different historical periods. The earliest houses here were built in the XII century., And the latest - in the XIX century. In the old Medina, you can see a large number of beautiful buildings made in the Andalusian-style patio, it has a patio and elegant mansions, framed by beautiful columns and original arcades. The buildings are decorated with ornaments of mosaic patterns, painted wooden panels, a unique plaster moldings and so on. Around the building there are gardens, giving shade and coolness.

Area Medina - the heart of the old city. It is surrounded by majestic mausoleums and mosques. Not far from one of the entrances to the Medina is known for the Royal Court, which is considered one of the most beautiful architectural landmarks.

In Medina, in addition to places of worship and homes, is a huge number of different markets and cozy shops. In the narrow streets of the old town smells like fresh sawdust bread CESR and spices. Also, at every step you can meet tanners, carpenters, joiners, shoemakers, who do a wonderful soft shoes, rag pickers and hawkers tissues.