Dar Lebadi

Tetouan


The shopping palace of the medina, this 200-year-old building, a former governor’s house, has been meticulously restored. It is a clearing house for Berber artisans and Rabati carpets, and has friendly staff. Worth a stop just to see the building, but be careful: you may be there for hours.


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1. Dar El Oddi

0.03 MILES

The wealthy El Oddi family graciously opened their sparkling family riad to the public as a cultural centre in 2018, celebrating their beloved Tetouan…

2. Grande Mosquée

0.06 MILES

Built in 1808 on the ruins of a smaller mosque, the Grand Mosquée has one of the largest minarets in Tetouan – you'll have to tilt your head way up to see…

3. Medina

0.06 MILES

Tetouan's medina is an authentic time machine, with buildings that have witnessed centuries of history. The medina is also very traveller-friendly, with…

4. Jewellery Souq

0.11 MILES

Tetouan is known for its artisans, and this is the spot in the medina where you'll find a collection of jewellery boutiques.

5. Royal Artisan School

0.14 MILES

Just outside Bab El Okla is the best artisan centre in northern Morocco. This is a fascinating opportunity to see masters teaching apprentices traditional…

6. Leather Souq

0.16 MILES

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…

7. Royal Palace

0.18 MILES

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…

8. Carpentry Souq

0.18 MILES

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…