Mohamed Drissi Gallery of Contemporary Art
Tangier
This contemporary art gallery housed in the grand 19th-century former British consulate contains mostly temporary exhibitions. The art is usually well…
Must-see attractions in Mediterranean Coast & the Rif Mountains
Chefchaouen
Towering over Plaza Uta El Hammam, the Grand Mosquée and its unusual octagonal minaret were built in the 15th century by the son of the town’s founder,…
Tetouan
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…
Tangier
Galerie Conil has three locations in the medina close to Petit Socco and one in Ville Nouvelle, showcasing artwork predominantly by local mixed-media…
Ceuta
The bigger of Ceuta's two beaches, Playa del Chorillo is a little further from the city centre, but it's only slightly less busy. The water is a…
Tetouan
The Royal residence was built in 1988 in what was once Feddan Park. The palace is still active as King Mohammed VI has been known to visit during the…
Ceuta
This ageing municipal museum has a small collection showing the peninsula’s pre-Spanish history, with all labels in Spanish. The temporary exhibitions are…
Oujda
Oujda's most recognisable landmark is the 1920s art-deco clock tower that overlooks Place 16 Août. The mosque next to it is arguably more impressive,…
Oujda
The blockish central bank just south of Place 16 Août was built during the French protectorate in the 1920s. It's constructed in the Franco-Moorish style.
Melilla
The main entrance to the Melilla la Vieja fortress is Puerta de la Marina, a gate which once had a drawbridge system with chains and a moat.
Chefchaouen
A traditional bakery; locals still bring their bread dough and bastilla (savoury-sweet pies) to bake here.
Tangier
This modest tomb is purported to be the last resting place of Ibn Battuta, who was born in Tangier in 1304 and became the greatest traveller of the period…
