Riad Las Mil y una Noches

Tetouan


Count the chandeliers at this bright and decorative riad in the medina a short walk up from Place Hassan II. The entire former family home is painted floor-to-ceiling with intricate hand-drawn designs. Manager Khan is eager to please and has a wealth of knowledge. The rooftop has some of the best in-medina views and is kept warm off season.

Aim for a room on the ground floor if tall steps are an issue.


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1. Royal Palace

0.06 MILES

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2. Archaeology Museum

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3. Place Hassan II

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The broad and empty Place Hassan II, which is mostly roped off for security reasons, links the medina to the Ensanche. It looks like it houses the Wizard…

4. Carpentry Souq

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Best visited after going to the Artisanal School, where you can see the detail and hard work that goes into making each piece, this is where you'll find…

5. Leather Souq

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Next to Tetouan's tannery, where you can see how the cow hides get their shades, the leather souq features traditional Moroccan shoes, jackets and bags…

6. Tannery

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7. Jewellery Souq

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8. Ensanche

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