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F2poised on the edge of discovery and in the words of one hotelier, is about to ‘explode’. To the
savvy traveller, this spells opportunity.
From 1912 until 1956 Tetouan was the capital of the Spanish protectorate, which
encompassed much of northern Morocco. This and the town’s long relationship with Andalucia
have left it with a Hispano-Moorish character that is unique in Morocco, as physically reflected
in the Spanish part of the city, known as the Ensanche (extension), whose white buildings and
broad boulevards have been restored to their original condition.
The Ensanche is centred on Pl Moulay el-Mehdi and the pedestrian stretch of Ave
Mohammed V, which runs east to Plaza Al-Jala. Here you’ll find hotels, banks and places to
eat. The entrance to the medina is off the grand Pl Hassan II, which faces the Royal Palace.
The rest of the sprawling town has little to offer the visitor.
Tetouan
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