MOROCCO ~ Tetouan ~

... Nice views of the city... also known by the nickname "the white dove" or "Daughter of Granada" for its overall white appearance and for its affinity with Spanish culture... it sits at the foot of the spectacular Rif Mountains, in a valley of orange and almond orchards overlooking the waters of the Mediterranean... only a few miles south of the Strait of Gibraltar... today it is Morocco’s most important Mediterranean port, offering a fascinating blend of Arabic and Spanish culture... a meeting place for several different peoples, religions and cultures, Andalusian, Ottoman, Arab-Berber and European... Thanks Boris【ツ】

Tetouan’s history began in the late 13thC, when it was founded by members of the Marinid dynasty. In the 15thC, it became a refuge for Andalusian refugees, who left their mark on the city’s architecture, art and cuisine; and in 1913 it was chosen as the capital of the Spanish protectorate of Morocco. 

 

Stamp:

King Mohammad IV  

(Issued 18-02-2020)