Tetouan day trip from Tangier: Private Medina tour with guide

Tetouan's Medina, the Mellah, Feddan Park, and a Spanish quarter built by refugees from Granada

A private day trip from Tangier to Tetouan with an official guide approved by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism, covering the Old Medina's warren of streets, the Spanish quarter, Feddan Park, the Mellah and the Jewish cemetery. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French or Arabic. Pickup from your Tangier hotel or location is included. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Medina of Tétouan2h
2. Feddan Park15m

Explore Tetouan's cultural highlights

• Visit Old Medina of Tetouan
• Walk through Feddan Park
• Explore the Mellah neighborhood
• Pass by Jewish cemetery

The experience

You leave Tangier in an air-conditioned vehicle with your private guide and driver, heading south to Tetouan. The town sits 60 kilometers away and carries a particular claim: its residents say they are the true heirs of Andalusian civilization, and they call Tetouan "the daughter of Granada." That identity shapes everything you see. Muslim refugees from Spain built the first settlement in the 15th century, and Spanish colonial expansion in the early 20th century left its mark on the layout and the architecture. The result is a city where Hispanic influence runs through the streets, the buildings and the way the neighborhoods are organized.

The walking tour centers on the Old Medina, a maze of narrow passages and courtyards that the operator describes as one of the most absorbing in the country. Your guide leads you through the warren of detail: the tight alleys, the carved doorways, the way light falls through the covered souks. You also visit the Mellah, the historic Jewish quarter, and walk through the Jewish cemetery. Then you move to the Spanish quarter, where the colonial-era architecture becomes visible in the wider streets and the European-influenced facades. Feddan Park offers a break from the Medina's density, a green space where you can step back and see the city's layout.

The guide is an official guide approved by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts, and speaks your choice of English, Spanish, French or Arabic. The vehicle is private, so the pace and the stops follow your interests rather than a fixed group schedule. Pickup happens from your hotel or your location in Tangier, and the return is to the same place. The whole outing takes 5 to 6 hours, leaving your afternoon or morning free depending on when you depart.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver.
• official guide approved by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts.
• walking tour of the Old Medina, the Spanish quarter, the Mellah and the Jewish cemetery.
• entry to Feddan Park.
• pickup and return from your Tangier hotel or location.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day22 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 18:30

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Achraf's Private tours

Is this one for you?Pickup from your Tangier accommodation means you do not need to arrange transport or navigate to a meeting point, which suits anyone arriving without a car or staying in the city center. The private format lets you set the pace through the Medina's passages and spend time at the stops that interest you most, rather than moving with a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Medina of Tetouan actually like to walk through?

The Medina of Tetouan is a dense network of narrow streets and covered passages built by Andalusian refugees in the 15th century and expanded under Spanish rule. It is one of the most absorbing medinas in Morocco, full of small courtyards, carved wooden details and working souks, though the passages are tight and winding.

Can I do this tour if I'm staying in Tangier without a rental car?

Yes. Pickup from your Tangier hotel or location is included in the tour, and your private driver handles all the transport to Tetouan and back. You do not need your own car.

How long does the walking part of the tour take?

The entire tour runs 5 to 6 hours from pickup to return, which includes the drive to Tetouan, the walking tour of the Medina and the Spanish quarter, Feddan Park, and the Mellah and Jewish cemetery. The walking itself is spread across that time, with breaks built in.

What is the Mellah?

The Mellah is the historic Jewish quarter of Tetouan, a distinct neighborhood that was home to the city's Jewish community for centuries. Your tour includes a walk through the Mellah and a visit to the Jewish cemetery.