Place El Mechouar
Places to visit · Tétouan
About this place
Place El Mechouar stretches at the gates of Tétouan's medina, facing the Royal Palace. A vast esplanade bordered by white arcades and administrative buildings with refined façades, it bears witness to the architecture of the Spanish protectorate whilst preserving the elegance of Moorish forms. Palm trees cast soft shadows on the paving stones, whilst the presence of the palace imposes an atmosphere of quiet respect. It is an essential stopping point for anyone wishing to understand Tétouan's urban planning and its dual identity.
One crosses the square to reach the listed medina, stops before the palace gates to admire its monumental doors, observes the peaceful activity of Tétouanis going about their business. Photographers appreciate the morning light on the white façades. Accessible to all, the square constitutes a central landmark for visitors wishing to navigate between the new town and the old city.
Where it is
3 Av. Mohamed Ben Larbi Torres, Tétouan, Maroc
Opening hours
| Monday | Ouvert 24h/24 |
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| Tuesday | Ouvert 24h/24 |
| Wednesday today | Ouvert 24h/24 |
| Thursday | Ouvert 24h/24 |
| Friday | Ouvert 24h/24 |
| Saturday | Ouvert 24h/24 |
| Sunday | Ouvert 24h/24 |
Its reputation elsewhere
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A 15th century architecture which meets the buildings from the Spanish protectorate, the Place Fedan formerly with the floor frescoes by Bertuchi brings back up to date Moroccan Andalusian style
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Une architecture du XV ème siècle qui rencontre les bâtiments du protectorat espagnole , la place Fedan anciennement avec les fresque au sol de Bertuchi remet au goût du jours façon andalous marocaine
A very nice place for a walk, alone or with family. The old medina of Tétouan is an unmissable place for visitors to northern Morocco, it charms with its narrow alleyways, its white houses and its unique Andalusian atmosphere.
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Un endroit très sympa pour promenade,seul ou avec famille. L’ancienne médina de Tétouan est un lieu incontournable pour les visiteurs du nord du Maroc, elle charme par ses ruelles étroites, ses maisons blanches et son ambiance andalouse unique.
Place Al Mechouar in Tétouan is a historical gem in the heart of this magnificent town. Its traditional architecture, its majestic palm trees and its peaceful atmosphere make it an unmissable place to visit.
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Place Al Mechouar à Tétouan est un joyau historique au cœur de cette magnifique ville. Son architecture traditionnelle, ses palmiers majestueux et son atmosphère paisible en font un lieu incontournable à visiter.
It's a square which gives access to the royal palace of Tétouan. It hosts almost every year the allegiance ceremony and the oath-taking ceremony of graduates from military and paramilitary schools. This square marks the boundary between the old medina of the town of Tétouan and its new town.
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C'est une place qui donne accès au palais royal de Tétouan. Il accueille presque chaque année la cérémonie d'allégeance et la cérémonie de prestation de serment des diplômés des écoles militaires et paramilitaires. Cette place marque la limite entre l'ancienne médina de la ville de Tétouan et de sa nouvelle ville.
Very pretty square. Shame that one cannot access the very centre, but well one can understand, it would lose its charm if open to the public.
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Très jolie place. Dommage que l'on ne puisse pas accéder au plein centre, mais bon on peut comprendre, elle perdrait de son charme si ouvert au publique.
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