Less than an hour from Tangiers and a little further from Chefchaouen, Tetouan has had a turbulent history. Built in the 14^th Century it lasted less than 100 years before being destroyed by the Spanish. Ironically it was Moorish and Jewish refugees who subsequently rebuilt the city about a century later. The architecture is wonderful, a superb example of Moorish – Andalusian styles, with a lovely mix of white-washed buildings and pointed arches. It’s some way off the standard tourist trail which makes it a bit more gritty and authentic than most cities you’ll visit in Morocco.