Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima is the northernmost region of Morocco, where the country meets the Strait of Gibraltar, the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. It combines the port city of Tangier and its Cap Spartel headland, the white-walled UNESCO medina of Tetouan, the blue-washed mountain town of Chefchaouen, the mural-covered Atlantic town of Asilah, the Mediterranean beaches of M'diq, Martil and Al Hoceima, and the wooded Rif mountains of Talassemtane National Park.
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Thalassotherapy Stay, Smir Coast
A coastal stay centred on seawater treatments, pools and spa sessions at a beach resort between M'diq and Fnideq.
Where: Restinga Smir, near M'diq
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Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Local neighborhood hammams have separate men's and women's hours; check the schedule at the entrance before going.
Bring flip-flops, a towel, shampoo and a change of clothes; hammam attendants sell soap and scrub gloves.
Hotel spas in Tangier and the Smir coast usually require advance booking; call the hotel the day before.
Wear swimwear or disposable underwear in a hammam; nudity is not customary.
Avoid a hammam right after a heavy meal or in extreme heat.
Tip the hammam attendant 10-20 MAD (approx $1.10-2.15) after the scrub.
Women traveling alone should choose women's sessions or a hotel spa.