3rd century BC
Tamuda, the ancient city
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Tamuda was an Amazigh city founded in the 3rd century BC, later becoming a Roman military camp. Located in the Martil river valley, it represents one of the oldest traces of urban civilization in northern Morocco. Its remains — walls, mosaics, ceramic objects — reveal an organized and prosperous society connected to Mediterranean trade routes. The Roman destruction and transformation into a military castrum testify to the strategic importance of this region.
Key facts
Founded 3rd century BC | Roman camp | Mosaics and ceramics | Martil valley
Current legacy
The archaeological site remains open to visitors. The Archaeological Museum of Tetouan preserves the most important pieces discovered on site.