Catch a glimpse:
Tetouan, Morocco
Tetouan, Morocco is a jewel of a city that lies off the well worn paths of big tourism and commerce. In the North of Morocco, on the North-Western tip of Africa, Tetouan is situated by the Mediterranean Sea in a beautiful valley at the intersection of two rugged mountain ranges. Tetouan’s ancient walled city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich history and culture hidden within. Tetouan stands as a haven of old world artisanry, sumptuous spices, labyrinthine streets and dramatic landscapes; and yet it is still a place where the authenticity of the people and city remains, giving a valuable glimpse into Moroccan life and culture. With its countless annual arts festivals and associations, Tetouan has art “in its blood” at a grassroots level that is rarely seen in this part of the world. Here you will find Morocco’s prestigious National Institute of Fine Art (the starting point of many Moroccan artists) the National School of Architecture, the Royal Artisan School and the Tetouan Museum of Modern Art.
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