Go BackTétrouan is located about 60 km to the east of the city of Tangier. It is a cosmopolitan city where many languages are spoken. Although Arabic is the official language in Morocco, in Tétrouan a dialect is predominantly spoken. Many people here also understand Spanish and French, which are often used in commerce.
Tétrouan was founded in the 3rd century BC. The discovery of Roman and Phoenician artifacts provide proof that both have been in the area. The modern city of Tétrouan traces its history to the 14th century, when it was built by King Abu Thabit of the Marinid.
Tétrouan was destroyed by the Castilians in the 15th century. Then at the end of the 15th century, it received an influx of refugees from Spain following the reconquest of Spain and the fall of Granada in 1492. The Andalusian Moors from Spain brought with them their architectural style that greatly enriched the medieval architecture of Tétrouan.
Tétrouan also received the Sephardi Jewish community which was also ousted from Spain during the Reconquista and the Spanish Inquisition. The Separdi Jews speak their own language called Haketia. In the last century, many of these have moved on, to Israel, back to Spain, as well as to South America, France and Canada, leaving only a small number in Tétrouan.
Tétrouan is today one of the major tourist destinations in Morocco on account of its medina, or old town, which is well preserved and exhibits the influences of Andalusian Moors. The city is also a center of handicrafts with a concentration of weavers, jewelers and leather workers.
Royal Palace of Tétrouan, Morocco
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Royal_Palace_at_Tetouan_Morocco.JPG
Degeefe
Visiting Tétrouan
You can reach Tétrouan by bus from Ceuta or Tangier.Places of Interest in Tétrouan
The Medina of Tétouan is a World Heritage Site.- Musée Archéologique
Archaeological museum housing the artifacts of Tétrouan going back to Roman period. - Musée d'Art Marocain
Museum occupying an Andalusian palace within a bastion of Tétrouan, it displays articles of Moroccan culture, from furniture to costumes and musical instruments. - Ville Nouvelle
The new town of Tétrouan. It has elegant Spanish colonial style buildings erected in the early 20th century.
Latest updates on Penang Travel Tips
About this website
Hello and thanks for reading this page. My name is Timothy and my hobby is in describing places so that I can share the information with the general public. My website has become the go to site for a lot of people including students, teachers, journalists, etc. whenever they seek information on places, particularly those in Malaysia and Singapore. I have been doing this since 5 January 2003, for over twenty years already. You can read about me at Discover Timothy. By now I have compiled information on thousands of places, mostly in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore, and I continue to add more almost every day. My goal is to describe every street in every town in Malaysia and Singapore.
Copyright © 2003-2024 Timothy Tye. All Rights Reserved.