A walk through the Medina, or the old city, one of the best of its kind in Morocco, is a must; it has even been placed on the list of UNESCO’s Heritage Sites. The Big Mosque with its elaborate enamelled entrance, the towering brown brick Spanish Cathedral and the Babu s-Saidi—the tiled gate of the Medina—are the other striking features in the area. The Kasbah is not in the best of conditions, but there are some interesting old buildings.

The Tetouan Museum of Arts displays a range of artefacts and relics detailing the cultural history of the region. The Place Hassan II and the majestic white Palace with its ornate gate is worth a visit.

There are several interesting markets in Tetouan: Suuqu I-Houts, a cloth and linen market, selling typically Berber cloth; Guersa I-Kabira, where a range of items made from iron and steel are sold here; and the food suuqs along the streets, which sell all varieties of fruits and vegetables and other fresh food.

Not much is left of the old city, thought a trip to the Kasbah offers a stunning view of Agadir. The Souq-Rue ben Brahim is a walled marketplace...

Asilah is known as being a ‘hangout for the world’s artists’ because of the beautiful frescoes painted on the house walls and the various art exhibitions held i...