Tangier Trip Overview
Sign up for the 3 days/2 nights highlights of the north tour from Tangier or Spain and your short break exploring what this beautiful of Morocco and Africa has to offer. Tangier is blessed with a strategic location being only 8 miles away from Europe and the travelers’ accompanying dream to delve into Africa can come true, particularly if you are spending your holidays in the southern part of Spain. You can travel down to Tarifa and catch a fast ferry to Tangier, and you will notice how completely different the culture. Travel from Spain to Morocco in 3 days / 2 nights can certainly open the gate for you to explore the best of Tangier with a professional English speaking tour guide, overnight in a typical Moroccan Riad at The Kasbah before embarking on for the short break tour that would cover Asilah and the immensely beautiful blue city of Chefchaouen.
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* Duration: 3 days
* Starts: Tangier, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco
Sign up for the 3 days/2 nights highlights of the north tour from Tangier or Spain and your short break exploring what this beautiful of Morocco and Africa has to offer. Tangier is blessed with a strategic location being only 8 miles away from Europe and the travelers’ accompanying dream to delve into Africa can come true, particularly if you are spending your holidays in the southern part of Spain. You can travel down to Tarifa and catch a fast ferry to Tangier, and you will notice how completely different the culture. Travel from Spain to Morocco in 3 days / 2 nights can certainly open the gate for you to explore the best of Tangier with a professional English speaking tour guide, overnight in a typical Moroccan Riad at The Kasbah before embarking on for the short break tour that would cover Asilah and the immensely beautiful blue city of Chefchaouen.
Itinerary
Day 1: Full-Day Exploring Tangier
Pass By: Tangier, Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Depart from Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangier (It takes around 45 minutes) and meet with your English speaking tour guide with whom you will spend the day exploring what Tangier has to offer. Have a nice drive around the Ville Nouvelle (New Town) that was initially built by the international powers when Tangier was under the collective administration of several countries during the early to mid-20th century. Tangier was a Mecca for artists, writers, businessmen, and even politicians during the 1940th to 1960th.
Stop At: Cap Spartel, 14km west of Tangier, Tangier Morocco
Enjoy the nice view of at the Cape Spartel where it is believed the Atlantic Ocean converges with the Mediterranean Sea at this point. You may want to have some time for refreshment in a local café and then continue on the track along the Atlantic Coastline where we will experience the camel ride by the sandy beach.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Hercules Cave, Cap Spartel, Tangier 90060 Morocco
Visit the Hercules Caves that go back to the Neolithic Times entailing mysterious mythologies that related to Greek society. The opening into the Atlantic that has the shape of Africa’s continent map offers stunning views.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Medina of Tangier, Tangier Morocco
Wander the perched Kasbah (fortress) that was built in the 15th century with its amazing views of the Medina (Old Town), Gibraltar and the Mediterranean. Visit the Kasbah Museum of Moroccan Art that was formerly the Sultan’s Palace. Stroll through the intricate alleyways of the vibrant Medina and visit the Souks that are divided into different sections based on specialties including fish, vegetable, spice, crafts…etc.
Enjoy a nice mint tea at the Petit Socco Square while watching the passers-by as the American Writer Paul Bowles and Henri Matisse used to do. After that, your tour guide will escort you to your Riad in the Kasbah.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation in Riad LaTangerina or similar – Bed & Breakfast Option.
Day 2: Tangier – Asilah – Chefchaouen
Stop At: Asilah Medina, Rue Attijara, Asilah Morocco
After having breakfast in your Hotel/Riad, we will head to Asilah along the Atlantic Coastline and will include a nice walking tour around this serene and tranquil gem of a town. The first eye-catching attraction is the paintings that fill the whitewashed walls of the Medina to the extent that it is easy to spend hours meandering around these narrow but beautiful streets while admiring each piece of work. The views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Ramparts, which were built in the 15th century by the Portuguese present a nice historical character to this charming town, are spectacular.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Chefchaouen Medina, Chefchaouen Morocco
After lunch, we will continue on the track through the Rif Mountains to the beautiful blue town of Chefchaouen. Escort to your Riad and after that, you may want to opt for stretching your legs while enjoying the shady blue painted streets before culminating the whole day with fresh mint tea at one of the local cafes by the Square while watching the passers-by.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation in Dar Echchaouen or similar – Bed & Breakfast option.
Day 3: Chefchaouen – Tetouan – Tangier
Stop At: Chefchaouen Medina, Chefchaouen Morocco
After having breakfast in your Riad, you will spend the first half-day exploring this amazing town with a professional local tour guide. You will learn that Chefchaouen was established in 1471 by the Jewish and Moorish refugees after being expelled from Andalusia. Visit the Kasbah that is located at the heart of the old town, then stretch your legs along the blue-painted alleys before reaching to Ras Elma spring where you will be collected by your private driver back to Tangier.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Medina of Tetouan, Tetouan Morocco
Meander around the UNESCO listed Medina of Tetouan called “The White Dove” of Morocco. The Medina was built mainly by the Moors who were expelled from Andalusia during the Reconquista. Culture & lifestyle have been preserved over time.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
