Dar el Makhzen, Tangier

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From Tarifa: Tangier Day Tour with Bazaar Shopping and Lunch

From Tarifa: Tangier Day Tour with Bazaar Shopping and Lunch

Discover Moroccan culture and flavors on a day trip from Tarifa to Tangier. Take a short ferry ride across the Strait of Gibraltar then enjoy a bus and walking tour of the old city, kasbah, and medina. Haggle for a bargain at a typical Moroccan bazaar and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant, Depart to the port of Tarifa to embark on a 45-minute ferry crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar. Arriving in Tangier, a local guide joins the group to lead the way on your day trip. Begin a panoramic bus tour, leaving the port and crossing the modern city, and passing the palace of the King of Morocco to reach one of the best viewpoints over the Strait of Gibraltar. From here see the Spanish coast and the meeting point of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Arriving in the old city, disembark the bus to visit the kasbah, medina, souks, and a typical Moroccan bazaar, where there is a large range of Moroccan handicrafts on offer. Try your hand at bartering with the locals and pick up a souvenir to remember your Moroccan experience. After visiting the old city on a walking tour of its narrow streets and squares, enjoy a typical Moroccan lunch and music at a local restaurant. After lunch, return to the port to board the ferry back to Spain.

From Seville: Full-Day Tangier Trip

From Seville: Full-Day Tangier Trip

You will begin the day with a hotel pick-up and a beautiful and relaxing drive to the port town of Tarifa, where you will board a ferry to Tangiers (not included). Enjoying the beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean and keeping a lookout for the dolphins that often will accompany you. Upon arrival in Tangiers, you will be taken on a sightseeing tour in and around the city. Witness not only the older and more historical sites, but also how the influences from outside have shaped this city into a modern and thriving hub of commerce and trade. Drive along the Atlantic coastline to Spartel Cape, the most Northwestern point on the African mainland, and one of the focal points of Tangiers. The lighthouse was built in 1864 as part of the international agreement zone, cooperatively with nine European nations and the American and Moroccan government. Continuing along the Atlantic coast, you will stop at what is known as Hercules Cave. These caves date back to the Neolithic period and the cave is partially man-made and natural. The construction of these caves is a marvel of engineering, considering the crudity of tools that these people would have had at the time, and will leave you wondering, did they have help? You will also have the option at this time to take a ride on a camel along the beaches (with a supplement). Returning to the city, stop for lunch in a traditional Moroccan restaurant, enjoying the diverse and flavorful and typical cuisine of the region (not included) After lunch, begin a walking tour of the city starting in the casbah with its beautiful museum (the sultan’s palace), giving you an insightful look into the history of the area from prehistoric times to the 19th-century. After which, you will be shown you to the medina, where you will experience a typical Moroccan market, getting to interact with the friendly locals and perhaps also visiting a local bakery. Prior to heading back and boarding the return ferry, you will have some free time to shop for souvenirs, take last minute photos or just relax and have a drink. Once you arrive back in Tarifa, return back to Seville and be dropped off at your hotel to dream of your Moroccan adventure. Please send at the time of booking the full passport information of each guest (name, gender, nationality, passport number, expiry date and DOF). This is needed for the ferry and the immigration.

Tangier City Sightseeing Shore Excursion

Tangier City Sightseeing Shore Excursion

Following pickup from the Tangier Ville port, you'll begin with a tour of the city and its surroundings. Following that, visit Spartel Cape and the Hercules Caves, which provide an exceptional view of both the Strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic Ocean. From there, continue to the Kasbah district next to the port and explore the traditional handicraft shops of the old medina. You'll then stop to admire the magnificent minaret overlooking the sea, before taking the opportunity to pass by the Grand Socco, where multiple small hotels have previously accommodated famous artists and writers such as Matisse, Camille Saint Saens, and Paul Bowles. At the conclusion of your tour, you'll be dropped off back to the Tangier Ville port.

From Fes Vip Private 2 days to Tangier via Chefchaouen

From Fes Vip Private 2 days to Tangier via Chefchaouen

DAY1: FES -OUZAN- CHEFCHAOUN Experience the breathtaking beauty of northern Morocco on our Fes to Chefchaouen and Tangier tour. We'll start in the magnificent city of Fes and journey through the picturesque Rif Mountains to reach Chefchaouen. After breakfast in fes we’ll drive to cross the Rif Mountain town of Chefchaouen and spend the day exploring the fabulous blue and white architecture, a peaceful medina, and local landmarks. Before we head up to chefchaoun we stop for coffee in ouzane. Later You'll have free time to see Chefchaouen at your own pace ,visit Kasbah Museum, or simply enjoy the atmosphere in a local coffee If you are sunset/sunrise sights lovers the best second view in the kingdom of Morocco after the view of desert is the Spanish mosque which located in the top of the mountain. As the day comes to the end, take a leisurely walk and experience Chefchaouen's beauty. We'll be spending the night here, so don't hesitate to take your time discovering the town. DAY2 : CHEFCHAOUN TANGIER Today we leave Chefchaouen behind and journey to the coastal city of Tangier in the Maghreb region. Renowned as the bridge between Africa and Europe, Tangier boasts a strategic location at the western end of the Strait of Gibraltar, connecting the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas. Many famous artists such as Jack Kerouac, Tennessee Williams, Matisse, and even the Rolling Stones were inspired by the city and used it as a source of creativity. While in Tangier, you will have the opportunity to explore its rich mix of cultures and influences through visits to the port, the old and new medinas, and the Dar el Makhzen, a former palace of the sultans that now houses a museum of Moroccan artifacts. relax at one of the many rooftop terrace cafes and watch the world go by while sipping on a refreshing drink.

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