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July 21, 2021

Colourful alleyway in the medina of Tétouan, Morocco

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Wander the ancient medina

This colourful alleyway is in the medina, the ancient part of the Moroccan city of Tétouan. From above, the medina appears to be a maze of old white plaster buildings surrounded by rampart walls and seven magnificent gates. But inside the maze, some alleyways display a burst of colour, an embellishment created by mixing pigments into the buildings' plaster. The alleyways here are tall and skinny, large enough for a donkey and its handler to pass by, but too small for vehicles - perfect for a peaceful stroll in the shade.

The old city was founded by the Amazigh people, also known as Berbers, in the 13th century but 200 years later Castilians from the Iberian Peninsula destroyed the fortified settlement. The medina later became a refuge for Muslims and Sephardic Jews from Andalusia who were fleeing the Reconquista and the Spanish Inquisition. These refugees helped rebuild the city that had been destroyed by Castilians, making a significant mark on Tétouan’s architecture, art and cuisine. The medina remains largely unchanged all these centuries later, making it a natural fit as a Unesco World Heritage Site.

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