Tetouan The Mediterranean Coast And The Rif, Morocco Travel Guide
Maroc Telecom, Orange, and Inwi are major mobile providers. SIM cards are purchasable at airports, official stores, and small phone shops. Passport registration is a requirement. Data plans are affordable.
Moroccan Arabic (Darija) is the local dialect. Modern Standard Arabic, French, and Spanish are widely spoken. English appears less common but is understood in tourist-facing businesses.
Simple phrases enhance local engagement.
Further phrases for daily interactions.
Post offices (La Poste) in the Ville Nouvelle are available for sending postcards or packages. Services are reliable. Plan accordingly.
Handshakes are common between men. Women may shake hands with other women. For opposite genders, a slight nod or hand over the heart is safer unless a local extends their hand first. A simple "Salam alaikum" is a respectful general greeting.
Modest dress (shoulders and knees covered) is recommended, especially in religious areas and the medina. This practice shows respect for local traditions.
Always ask permission before photographing individuals, especially women and children. Do not photograph inside mosques. Respect a "no" if given.
Observing local customs during meals and general interactions.
Awareness of topics and actions to approach with caution.
Tetouan has challenges for travelers with mobility needs. The medina, with its narrow, uneven, and often stepped alleys, is largely inaccessible for wheelchairs. Most historical sites in the medina are not accessible. Public buses are not accessible. Private taxis require transfers. Assistance from local guides or travel companions would be useful for navigating.
