Tangier Trip Overview
Getting to know the north of Morocco with its European influences in Tangier and Assilah, contrasts with the iidilic blue of Chaouen and the Arab and Berber history of the imperial cities of Fez, Rabat and Meknes. The modernity of Casablanca and the majesty of its mosque are the icing on a journey full of culture and beauty to enjoy.
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* Duration: 6 days
* Starts: Tangier, Morocco
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Tangier, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco
Getting to know the north of Morocco with its European influences in Tangier and Assilah, contrasts with the iidilic blue of Chaouen and the Arab and Berber history of the imperial cities of Fez, Rabat and Meknes. The modernity of Casablanca and the majesty of its mosque are the icing on a journey full of culture and beauty to enjoy.
Itinerary
Day 1: Tangier – Chaouen – Fez
Stop At: Chefchaouen, Morocco
From Tangier we will travel early to Chaouen (approximately two and a half hours). The blue pearl of Morocco is our first stop of the day for a stroll through its indigo streets.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fes, Fes, Fes-Meknes
We will arrive at the imperial city at night to drop the clients at their accommodation.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Fez city tour
Stop At: Medina of Fez, Fes 30000 Morocco
We visit the largest medina in Morocco, which houses the oldest university and the famous leather tanneries, among other ancestral trades that continue with their activity today.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Royal Palace of Fez, Avenue Omar Ibnou Khattab, Fes 30004 Morocco
The royal palace and its 7 beautiful golden doors are a must stop on a visit to Fez. Also if there is time you can take a short walk through the Jewish quarter that is right next door.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Borj Sud, Avenue Borj S, Fes Morocco
We will climb to the top of the hill where there is a historical military tower, to enjoy panoramic views of the city of the minarets. Then we will go to a nearby ceramic cooperative to see the artisan wonders that take place there.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Fez – Volubilis – Meknes
Stop At: Volubilis, Morocco
The spectacular Roman ruins of Volubilis an hour from Fez can be visited on a detour on our way to Meknes.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Meknes, Meknes, Fes-Meknes
Then we will redo the trip to Meknes, the least known of the four imperial cities of Morocco but not for that reason less attractive.
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Bab Mansour Gate, 17, Rue Ain El Anboub et Rue Lalla Aicha Adouia Quartier HAMMAM JDID, Meknes 52000 Morocco
The huge door that leads into the medina is the most representative element of Meknes. Opposite the square reminiscent of that of Marrakech where you can walk and see the stalls.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, VCRP+7PP, Meknes, Morocco
Recently remodeled, it is a beautiful mausoleum honoring the sultan who made Meknes the capital of the empire.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Heri es Souani, Meknes Morocco
Finally you can go to visit the old royal granaries Hri Souani, located next to a large pond.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Meknes – Casablanca – Rabat
Stop At: Hassan II Mosque, Blvd Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah, Casablanca 20450 Morocco
The 3-hour motorway ride to Casablanca takes us to the Hassan II Mosque. The interior visit will be according to hours stipulated by the temple. It is a unique opportunity to enter the only mosque in Morocco that can be visited, and admire its majesty next to the Atlantic Ocean.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hassan Tower, Boulevard Mohamed Lyazidi, Rabat 10030 Morocco
From Casablanca, the economic capital, we will travel to Rabat, the administrative capital, to visit the tower that stands among the ruins of a mosque.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mausoleum of Mohammad V, Boulevard Abi Regreg, Rabat 10030 Morocco
The tower is next to the Mohamed V mausoleum which is also worth visiting.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kasbah des Oudaias, off Rue des Consuls, Rabat 10030 Morocco
Then we will go to visit the Kasbah of Rabat located next to the Chellah, the necropolis that it protected.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Rabat – Assilah -Tanger
Stop At: Puerto de Assilah, Asilah 90050 Morocco
We are heading north to Tangier, but before that we will make a stop in Assilah, a destination for sea air that you will surely love. They are about 3 hours away. It is a small fortified enclave amidst fine sandy beaches located about 50 km south of Tangier. A charming medina to spend a relaxing and beautiful day. You can take advantage to eat the day’s fish and do some shopping in your small medina.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hercules Cave, Cap Spartel, Tangier 90060 Morocco
Before arriving in Tangier, the Grottos of Hercules are visited, whose silhouette to the sea is its most representative image. Its shape marked the arrival for centuries on the African continent. You will be amazed by the views of the cliffs and the surrounding beaches and if you wish, you can take a walk or take some photos with dromedaries. At this point the Mediterranean and the Atlantic meet, marked by the Cap Spartel lighthouse.
Following the road, we will reach Tangier through a beautiful residential area and the royal palaces.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Tangier
Stop At: Tombeaux Phéniciens, Q5RH+8XH, Tangier, Morocco
We will take you to the Marshan neighborhood, to the square of the imposing royal palace. Right there a set of Phoenician tombs excavated in the rock constitutes a special viewpoint to the Strait of Gibraltar. You can also come by foot for tea on the famous terraces of the Hafa Cafe.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Musee de la Kasbah, El Casbah Square, Tangier Morocco
We approach this point at the top of old Tangier, where you can go on a guided tour or only through the wall that surrounds the Kasbah. The interesting and beautiful renovated museum in the old sultan’s palace is worth visiting.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Medina of Tangier, Tangier Morocco
Stroll through the medina following the marked itineraries or on a guided tour, enjoying the daily life and shops of the medina. Have a coffee in the iconic Petit Zoco square, visit the American Delegation, walk down the Rue siaghine … Enter the market that is just outside the medina and stroll through the streets around it, to the old great Souk now converted into Place 9 d’avril. There we wait for you with the car to take you to the agreed end of trip.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
