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No minimum number of attendeesNo minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Free tour of the Medina of Tetuán (La Blanca Paloma).
Tetouan, the most Andalusian city in Morocco, with its Medina declared a World Heritage Site in 1997, in it we can feel the ancient presence of Spanish, Portuguese, French and Jewish colonies that, with this fact, indelibly marked the history of the city. in its smallest details. Tetuán, an Andalusian city, managed to harmoniously integrate elements of different cultures that coexisted for centuries.
An exciting tour where we go back to past times that define the composition and customs of the city.
In this free tour of the Medina we will go through its intricacies of streets and its different neighborhoods, discovering the soul of Tetuán, its history and curiosities. Without a doubt, you will know the Medina of Tetouan in all its essence.
What are we going to discover in this free tour?
We will start at Cinema Avenida and then we will pass by the Nuestra Señora de la Victoria Church to understand the origins of the city, and continue our tour through the alleys that hide the wonderful houses of the old Andalusians , called the part of the old Tetuan nobility. .
We will continue our tour to continue delving into the captivating intricacies of streets and alleys, visiting hidden and charming corners outside the tourist area and more focused on learning how the Tetuaní develops and what his life is like in that wonderful labyrinth of alleys and streets. We will continue to the neighborhood of artisans (Jarazin) , where we will see the Tannery-Tannery from the late fifteenth century where we will see the artisan work with skins and leather, as well as see its captivating bazaars and shops with artisan products. If you want to go shopping, I will show you the local artisans and guide you on the different qualities and prices.
From there, continuing to meander through its narrow streets, we will arrive at the famous street of gold (Tarrafin), to cross its other door (Bab Ruah) and we will arrive at the old Jewish quarter (Mellah).
And to finish the tour, we will return through the Ensanche Español, with its Spanish Library, the Cervantes Institute and other buildings and constructions, to learn about its history and curiosities of the time.
I will be waiting at the door of the Church of Our Lady of Victories in Muley el Mehdi Square, you will recognize me by my gray hair and my wide smile.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
