Tangier Trip Overview
Explore the most fascinating cities in the north of the kingdom. Begin in Tangier where you will be welcomed by your private guide for a privately guided tour to discover three of the oldest cities in Morocco, Tangier-Asilah and Tetouan.
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* Duration: 2 days
* Starts: Tangier, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Tangier, Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco
Explore the most fascinating cities in the north of the kingdom. Begin in Tangier where you will be welcomed by your private guide for a privately guided tour to discover three of the oldest cities in Morocco, Tangier-Asilah and Tetouan.
Itinerary
Day 1: Tangier and Assilah
Pass By: Tangier Beach, Tangier Morocco
The tour starts with a drive from Tangier to Assilah, passing by several villages where you can see the starting of the Rif mountains and the Bedouin people selling flowers, chickens, white cheese, and medicinal plants when there’s a market day.
Arrive at Asilah, and start the walking tour into the old Medina – a place considered as a strategic point for the Romans who used to call it “Zilis”.
See Portuguese fortification from the 15th century and Spanish gates from the 16th century.
On the way back to Tangier, admire the Rif Mountain (the smallest chain in Morocco).
The visit to Tangier includes sightseeing the surrounding areas like Cap Spartel where you can admire the Atlantic Ocean meeting the Mediterranean sea.
On the way, also visit the Hercules caves (historic site) and stop at a place where you can take wonderful photos with the camels, if you wish to.
Break for refreshments at a Moroccan restaurant.
Finally, drive to the entrance of the Kasbah to start the walking tour inside the old Medina. Witness its 5 old squares, monuments and Souks (markets).
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Tetouan
Stop At: Medina of Tetouan, Tetouan Morocco
Start from Tangier with a drive through the sites where tribes live between the 2 cities. Once in Tetouan, start an unforgettable walking visit into the old townTetouan is one of the most interesting towns in the north of Morocco. It is surrounded by high mountains. At the foot of Djbel(mount) Dersa, dominating the vally of Oued Martil. Sultan Youssef Ibn Yakoub buit the first casba between 13th and 14th century. In 1400 Tetouan was destroyed by the Spanish.Since 1997 it was named as a World Heritage by the UNESCO.
During the walking visit inside the Medina,you will discover its 17 white mosques, its picturesque souks, its narrow streets crowned by arches and its small shops.
Visit the royal palace located in the northern end of the Medina; built in the 17 century and restor
Duration: 5 hours
Pass By: Medina of Tetouan, Tetouan Morocco
After a drive from Tangier we will visit the old Medina of TeTouan by feet to discover a 15 century small town with it old palaces and crowded markets..
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
