Tétouan

The little Jerusalem — Spain's whitest medina and Andalusian heritage.

Tétouan — the White Dove — is Morocco’s best-preserved Andalusian city, its UNESCO-listed medina a maze of whitewashed lanes built by refugees from Granada. The archaeological museum, Royal Palace square and the Roman site of Tamuda reward half a day; the Rif mountains and Martil beach sit on the doorstep. Tetouan pairs naturally with Chefchaouen (one hour away) on a northern Morocco loop.