Just an hour east of Tangier and with a population of 381,000, Tétouan's boasts a whitewashed UNESCO World Heritage medina (old city) which dates back to the 13th century, and visitors will also be impressed by a number of landmarks dating back to the late 15th, providing a marvellous cultural counterpoint to the nearby beaches, considered among the most beautiful on the Med. Top towns - these days with luxurious resort and dining scenes - include Martil (pictured here), Mdiq, Restinga Smir, and slightly farther Fnideq (Mdiq is particularly glamorous, being among other things where Morocco's king Mohammad VI spends summer holidays).

Read more in my post 6 of Morocco´s Best Beach Destinations.

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