Medina of Tétouan (formerly known as Titawin) World Heritage Site

Official name

Medina of Tétouan (formerly known as Titawin) | UNESCO

Country

Morocco | Map

Continent

Africa

Location

Region Nord-Ouest, Wilaya de Tétouan, Province of Tétouan, Medina of Tétouan
35.5708° Lat, -5.3666° Lon | Map

Code

837

Time Zone

Africa/Casablanca (+01, +0100)

Current Time

Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1997. Tétouan was of particular importance in the Islamic period, from the 8th century onwards, since it served as the main point of contact between Morocco and Andalusia. After the Reconquest, the town was rebuilt by Andalusian refugees who had been expelled by the Spanish. This is well illustrated by its art and architecture, which reveal clear Andalusian influence. Although one of the smallest of the Moroccan medinas, Tétouan is unquestionably the most complete and it has been largely untouched by subsequent outside influences.