Beautiful Tetouan

Tetouan was established in 1305 as a base of operations against Sebta. Sometime later it became a pirate's lair until it was destroyed, only to be repopulated in the 16th century by Moslems and Jews who had been exiled from Andalusia. It wasn't long before the city began to prosper. Today you will find it surrounded by orchards of oranges, almonds, pomegranates and cypress trees. The city is noted for its culture.

Tetouan is the capital of Northern Morocco, situated in the midst of lush natural beauty.

A belt of orchards, planted with orange, almond, pomegranate and cypress trees, encompasses dazzlingly white houses that cling to the Dersa hillside. The stunning Rif Mountains emphasize the beautiful colours of the green, lush and fertile Martil Valley.

Tetouan has a number of monuments. A fort, walls and well preserved fences, mosques, fountains and foundouks all provide an interesting look into the city's history. The Khalifa's old palace, a seventeenth century building, is also definitely worth a look as it is an great example of Hispano-Moresque architecture. After that there are two museums, a conservatory, a School of Moroccan Art and a College of Fine Arts to visit. However none of these things quite surpass the experience of walking through the city's winding streets and discovering the history hidden in its walls. Usually a hiring a guide is the best way to do this. If you are visiting Morocco, make sure that Tetouan is on your list of places to see!

With a population of just over 320,000, Tetouan is beautiful town largely due to the dramatic mountains in the south and west of the valley from which Tetouan rises. The nearest airport is Tangiers but from March Tetouan will have its own airport at Oujda.

Tetouan as all Morocco is the New Spain with property prices less than half the price, only 2-3 hours from most European cities it has style, character, charisma, golden beaches, marinas, golf courses, fantastic scenery, small villages and the costs of living is inexpensive. The King Mohammed has invested 2.2 Billion to instigate a massive construction program to focus on bringing tourism to the country. A considerable amount of money has been put into infrastructure around major cities and the northern coast line. And as Tetouan is a large town situated in northern Morocco, demand for Tetouan property is growing. Located close to emerging property development hotspots and new international airport facilities, Tetouan property continue to thrive in this new environment.

When you are in Tetouan, among other attractions yu can find many sports in the surrounding areas including skiing, winter sports and hunting in the Atlas Mountains. Golf, hiking, shooting, archery, windsurfing and even camel riding in the Sahara desert are some of the many attractions on offer.

Tetouan is a centre for trading in agricultural products such as grain, citrus fruit, livestock, crafts and vegetables, and industries include the manufacture of soap, cigarettes, matches, flour, textiles and other building materials together with printing, cabinet-making and fish canning.

Author: Layla Johnson

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