Tetouan UNESCO Medina and Make Your Own Zellij Workshop

Discover Tetouan through both its UNESCO-listed Medina and its living artisan traditions on a small-group day trip from Tangier. Explore the whitewashed Medina with a local guide on a 2-hour walking tour through traditional souks, historic streets and local neighborhoods. Along the way, discover Tetouan’s distinctive Andalusian heritage, culture and everyday life. After free time for lunch, step inside a traditional zellij workshop for the highlight of the experience. Meet a local artisan, learn how Morocco’s iconic geometric mosaics are created, then choose your colors and pattern and make your own 15 × 15 cm zellij mosaic with step-by-step guidance. No previous experience is required. Rather than simply seeing Moroccan craftsmanship, you’ll become part of the process—and take your handmade mosaic home as a unique souvenir. Limited to just 8 travelers, this 6-hour experience combines Tetouan’s history, local life and hands-on Moroccan craftsmanship in one memorable journey.

1. 1

   Tangier

   1 hour

   Your experience begins with pickup from your confirmed location in Tangier. Meet your driver and settle into a comfortable, air-conditioned 8-seater minivan for the approximately 1-hour journey to Tetouan. Enjoy the changing scenery along the way as you leave Tangier and travel toward the UNESCO-listed city of Tetouan, where your local guided experience begins.

2. 2

   Tetouan

   2 hours

   Meet your local guide and begin a 2-hour walking tour through Tetouan's UNESCO-listed Medina. Explore its narrow whitewashed streets, traditional souks, historic neighborhoods and lively local markets while your guide introduces you to the city's history, Andalusian heritage, culture and everyday life. Discover hidden corners and local craftsmanship while experiencing the authentic atmosphere of one of northern Morocco's most fascinating old cities.

3. 3

   Tetouan

   1 hour

   Enjoy approximately 1 hour of free time in Tetouan to relax, have lunch and explore at your own pace. Choose from Yalah's recommended local restaurants and food spots or simply continue discovering the surrounding streets independently. Lunch is not included, giving you the freedom to choose according to your taste and budget.

4. 4

   Tetouan

   1 hour

   Take part in a 1-hour hands-on traditional Moroccan zellij workshop led by a local artisan. Learn about the history and cultural importance of this centuries-old craft, watch a demonstration, then choose your colors and create your own 15 × 15 cm mosaic using traditional zellij pieces. Your artisan will guide you throughout the process, and your finished handmade mosaic is yours to take home as a unique souvenir from Tetouan.

5. 5

   Tangier

   1 hour

   Relax on the approximately 1-hour drive back to Tangier, taking with you your own handmade zellij mosaic and the memories crafted throughout your day in Tetouan. Your experience ends with drop-off at your confirmed location in Tangier.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.