Parque Marítimo del Mediterráneo, Ceuta

National GeographicAug 21

Could This City-Beach Break be Morocco's Next Big Hit?

With a UNESCO-listed medina, Mediterranean beach culture and new direct flights, this slice of northern Morocco could become the country’s next big getaway destination.

56,000sq metre swathe of greenery designed by César Manrique.

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Parque Marítimo del MediterráneoSight56,000sq metre swathe of greenery designed by César Manrique.
Elsewhere
Tamuda BayNeighborhoodTetouan, MoroccoEmerging beach destination with nearby Rif Mountains.
Rif MountainsTrailTetouan, MoroccoGranite mountains with quiet hiking trails behind Tamuda Bay.
Tetouan Museum of Modern ArtMuseumTetouan, MoroccoCastle-like landmark, formerly a railway station.
Patisserie RahmouniRestaurantTetouan, MoroccoFamily-run spot for honey-soaked Moroccan sweets.
EnsancheNeighborhoodTetouan, MoroccoDistrict built around the medina in the Spanish era.
Hassan II SquareSightTetouan, MoroccoPalm-framed square fronting the Royal Palace.
El ReductoRestaurantTetouan, MoroccoRiad restaurant with a bird's-eye view of the city.
Royal Mansour Tamuda BayHotelTetouan, MoroccoBeach resort opening in 2024.
Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay’s Medi-SpaPlaceTetouan, MoroccoOffers nighttime swims with underwater 'stars'.
Fahs LamharTrailTetouan, MoroccoAccessible trail with granite cliffs and lowland pastures.
Edificio La Unión y El FénixSightTetouan, MoroccoSpanish building topped with a giant green-winged goddess.
Le MéditerranéeRestaurantTetouan, MoroccoServes paellas and Mediterranean seafood with sea views.
Kasbah MuseumMuseumTangier, MoroccoHoused in an 18th-century fort overlooking the sea.
Cap SpartelSightTangier, MoroccoHeadland where Atlantic and Mediterranean meet.
Cafe BabaCaféTangier, MoroccoTangier institution for kif and mint tea.
Royal Artisan SchoolPlaceTetouan, MoroccoPreserves ancient artisan techniques.
Kasbah Museum of Mediterranean CulturesMuseumTangier, MoroccoCovers Ibn Battuta's explorations and the Marinid dynasty.
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de las VictoriasPlace of worshipTetouan, Morocco

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Could This City-Beach Break be Morocco's Next Big Hit?