Tangier-Tétouan
Situated in north-western Morocco, the region of Tangier-Tétouan has the Atlantic Ocean as its western border, with the Mediterranean Sea and Spain to its north. The population of the region is close to 2.5 million and has Tangier as its capital city.
The region of Tangier-Tetouan covers 11 570 square kilometers of land. It encompasses the provinces of Larache and Chefchaouen, and the prefectures of Fahs Anjra, Tangier-Assilah and Tetouan.
Visitors to the main tourist city of Tangier will find that the destination is rich in history spanning back to the 5th Century BC. It has become a modern city with world-class hotels and a variety of new developments. Tourists can explore the American Legation Museum and Dar El oued Makhazen, or join in the festivities of events such as Tanjazz.
Also worth visiting in the Tangier-Tetouan region is the city of Tetouan. The medina has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and there are several other fine attractions to explore. You may also wish to take time to visit the town of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains. Or you could spend some of your vacation in the harbor town of Larache. Wherever you choose to go in the Tangier-Tetouan region, you are sure to have a satisfying holiday.
User Comments & Reviews
2010-02-23 00:42:17
We will visit Tangier 3 days only 30/31 March. Is it difficult to find a local guide from the port area?
2010-01-31 06:26:27
dear ted, if one tyhing for sure u will love tangier, morocco in general, as a us citizen u do not need a visa, as of your concern, we have many jewish moroccans that live side by side with muslims since ww2, your religion is not a concern in Morocco, hope u enjoy your stay,
2010-01-03 14:59:50
To: Ted Cohen. There absolutly no problem if you visit Israel then visit Morocco or the Opposite way. I have an Israeli Passport and i always enter Morocco with no Problem. So Just get reay and Visit Morocco. Its Worth visiting ;)
2009-12-18 20:12:05
Hello, I went to Tangier last year and it was great! Especially M'nar Park (A Water Park) the beach and everything!
2009-12-12 23:30:39
i want to visit Tangier in april but am worried if theres enough for my children to do.what kind of activities are there for them.They are aged 12 and 8.
2009-11-23 10:52:40
I been in tangier last year, and i enjoyed myself there because i booked an excellent private guide: Latif (phone:00212661072014, e_mail: visittangier@gmail.com) To visit morocco you don't need a visa. thanks
2009-11-19 20:40:14
I did enjoy my stay in Tanger, Morocco more especially Intercontinental Hotel where staff are very friendly more thank to members and staff of CAFRAD for organizing the Training
2009-11-05 19:21:18
I am hoping to visit Morocco in April, do tourist need to worry about how they dress?
2009-10-13 19:36:00
Am coming to attend a course on Budget Management and over sight by parliaments at Tingier in Morocco, so I hope to find a very warm welcome
2009-09-21 14:07:13
it is too much nice to visit to morocco i have intendion to visit this country
2009-09-14 12:01:18
To: Ted Cohen, Thank you for your interest in Morocco.com. We are not an agency for the Moroccan government and are therefore not in a position to advise you. However, you can post your query on the Morocco.com forum where you are likely to get a response from other users
2009-09-12 03:08:01
we are coming to malagna in jan and before going to israel would like to visit tangier question is do we need a visa as us citizens and secondly is their a boycott agains jewish tourist please advise quickly thanks ted cohen
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