The north of Morocco, a place so close and, at the same time, so far away, is a place yet to be discovered by Spanish travelers. However, if you like the native landscapes, meet the people of the places you travel and immerse yourself in their culture, the north of Morocco is your place.
From some points of southern Spain, such as Tarifa or Cádiz, you can see on clear days the northern coast of Morocco, especially the one closest to Tangier, the city that serves as the nerve center of the connections between Spain and Morocco. However, there is life beyond Tangier, although it is also worth visiting.
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1.- Tangier
This location is the main entry point for tourists in the country, especially thanks to the unbridled activity of its seaport. In Tangier you can find among its streets the stories of the myths and legends that populate it. A must-see is the medina or old city of Tangier, a walled complex of countless narrow streets full of bazaars and shops selling local products. If you want to take the pulse of the city and its people, it is best to visit the Great Souk, a square that has been recently remodeled and in which the inhabitants of Tangier are left to socially interact. You can also visit the babuchas market, the Anglican Church of St. Andrew or the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception.
2.- Asilah
About 60 kilometers south of Tangier and 110 kilometers from Ceuta, is Asilah, a small coastal city that is bathed by the waters of the Atlantic. Between its old walls an effervescent city hides, especially in summer, when numerous international music festivals take place.
Similarly, on Thursdays, when the sun goes down, an interesting market is assembled in its square with local and typical Moroccan products. To see, it is worth getting lost in its medina, visiting its walls or climbing up to the Torreón Caraquia, from which you can glimpse a beautiful view of the city and the Atlantic Ocean.
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3.- Tetouan
Following the route to the East of the country, and having passed Ceuta, we find Tetuán, a city very little exploited tourism but, however, its old town is declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
If you want to visit your medina, it is best to hire a local guide to teach you if you do not want to miss it. In the city stands out above all the incredible houses of the Arab aristocrats who are descendants of those expelled from "Al-Andalus" in the Reconquest of Spain.
Tetuán is also intimately united with Spain. For example, the square of Hassan II was rehabilitated for the visit of King D. Juan Carlos I in the 80s, where the Royal Palace is now located. Inside the Jewish Quarter, you can still visit Franco's old house.
4.- Chefchaouen The Blue City
Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful cities in Morocco. It is a bit more inland than the previous two, but it is worth turning aside to see its beautiful white and blue houses that give it a characteristic and unique touch that the rest of Moroccan cities do not have.
Its people paint the facades and even the streets with the aim of "purifying, sanitizing, providing freshness and scare away insects", and they do it practically at every change of season. In addition, Chaouen was for many centuries considered a sacred city, which has undoubtedly helped to maintain its medieval air and modern architecture has not invaded everything.
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