2-day itinerary

2-Day Tetouan Food Itinerary - Andalusian Medina and Martil Beach

Tetouan sits in the Rif foothills where Andalusian refugees from Spain settled centuries ago, giving its whitewashed UNESCO medina a distinctly Spanish-Moroccan kitchen. Two days lets you eat from the Guersa el Kebira market to the Mediterranean seafood of nearby Martil beach.

City: Tetouan
Length: 2 days
Style: Day-by-day eating plan

The plan, day by day

Follow it in order, morning to night — each day builds on the last.

Day 1 - The Andalusian Medina

1

Morning

Breakfast on churros or msemen with mint tea at a cafe on Place Hassan II, the grand square beneath the Royal Palace known locally as the Feddan.
2

Late morning

Enter the medina through Bab Okla and browse the Guersa el Kebira market, tasting local goat cheese, olives and Rif honey.
3

Lunch

Order a fish tagine or grilled sardines at a family restaurant in the medina, reflecting the town's Mediterranean catch.
4

Afternoon

Visit the Ensemble Artisanal and the spice stalls, then pause for mint tea and Andalusian-style almond pastries.
5

Evening

Dinner of a seafood rice or a chicken tagine cooked with the Spanish-Moroccan accent typical of Tetouan.

Day 2 - Martil Beach and Mediterranean Seafood

1

Morning

Drive down to the beach town of Martil for coffee and a walk along the seafront promenade.
2

Late morning

Watch small boats land the catch and pick up a fried-fish snack from a seaside stall.
3

Lunch

A long seafood lunch of grilled prawns, calamari and fresh fish by the Mediterranean.
4

Afternoon

Return to Tetouan for mint tea and Andalusian sweets such as honeyed briouats and almond paste.
5

Evening

End with a rustic Rif vegetable tagine and fresh khobz back in the medina.

Practical tips

Tetouan's cooking is strongly Andalusian, so expect Spanish-influenced seafood, rice and pastries alongside Moroccan tagines.
The Guersa el Kebira is the best market for local goat cheese, olives and Rif honey.
Martil and nearby Cabo Negro are the town's beach kitchens for the freshest Mediterranean seafood.
The medina is a UNESCO site and easy to lose your way in, so a local guide adds real context on its Andalusian history.
To arrange a guided food walk with a local host, message WhatsApp wa.me/212701664704 or call +212 701 664 704.

Frequently asked questions

What makes Tetouan's food distinctive?

Its Andalusian heritage. The town was resettled by Muslims and Jews expelled from Spain, so its kitchen blends Spanish techniques and pastries with Moroccan spice and tagines.

Is Tetouan close to the beach?

Yes. Martil and Cabo Negro are a short drive away on the Mediterranean coast and are the go-to spots for fresh seafood lunches.

What should I try in Tetouan?

Fresh Mediterranean seafood, a fish tagine, and the town's distinctive Andalusian-style almond and honey pastries.

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