ANDALUSIAN MEDINAS 5 Days
Product Code: C-975
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810.00€
Ex Tax: 810.00€
Ex Tax: 810.00€
5 Days | Nights: Tangier 1. Fez 2. Tetuan 1.
1st. Day (Sunday) COSTA DEL SOLTANGIER (Ferry) (230 km)
Departure from the Costa del Sol to embark for Tangier crossing the Strait of Gibraltar. Arrival in Morocco and guided panoramic tour to know the surroundings of Tangier, Grottos de Hercules and Cape Spartel. Free time for lunch. Possibility of an extra excursion to know all the Andalusian remains of the north of Morocco. Dinner and accommodation.
2nd. Day (Monday) TANGIER-VOLUBILISMEKNÉS-FEZ (350 km)
Breakfast and departure through the Middle Atlas, towards Fez. First stop in Volubilis to visit its Roman ruins, the main road Decumanus Máximo, which begins at the gate of Tangier and ends at the Arc de Triomphe of Caracalla of 217 AD. It is paved and surrounded by spacious and decorated houses. Continuation to Meknés, one of the Imperial cities that became the capital of Morocco under the reign of Moulay Ismail. We will visit its medina, its El-Hedim square and its famous Bab Al Mansour gate, probably the most beautiful in Morocco. In the afternoon, arrival in Fez , dinner and accommodation.
3rd. Day (Tuesday) FEZ
Breakfast and visit of the first of the imperial cities. Fez is the intellectual and religious capital of Morocco. We will start with a panoramic tour from the hotel to visit the royal palace and its 7 gates or Dar Al-Makhzen on the way to the fascinating world of the medina of Fez El Bali, the oldest and most extensive in Morocco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 785 mosques and more than 2,000 squares, streets and alleys that represent a labyrinthine return in time. From Bab Boujloud to Es-Seffarine square we will make a journey through the centuries starting in the 9th century to the 19th century, along the walk we will know how these alleys are structured, the different constructions that make up the walls of the medina, in addition from its artisan guilds and neighborhoods such as leather tanners or seamstresses to see their old ways of working. We will know a Medersa and we will finish to the sound of the hammer of the potters working the copper as they did hundreds of years ago. Lunch in a typical restaurant and free afternoon. We recommend taking an optional excursion to explore the medina and see the handicraft and carpet tour for those interested in learning about their art or buying. Accommodation.
4th. Day (Wednesday) FEZ-CHAOUENTETUAN (260 km)
After breakfast we will go to the Rif mountains to visit Chaouen or Chefchaouen, one of the most beautiful towns in Morocco. Upon arrival we will walk through its whitewashed streets, its corners and history until we reach the Outta El Hammam square, where we will have free time. This town was founded in 1471 to protect itself from the invasion of the Portuguese, until Moors and Jews settled after the Spanish Reconquest in medieval times. It was during the Spanish protectorate when the Spanish army definitely occupied the city until the north of Morocco became independent around 1958. Arrival in Tetuan in the afternoon. Dinner and accommodation.
5th. Day (Thursday) TETUAN-TANGIERCOSTA DEL SOL (Ferry) (260 km)
After breakfast we will visit the city of Tetuan. After the Reconquest, Tetuan served as the main contact between Morocco and Andalusia, highly appreciable in its practically intact architecture. We will visit places of interest such as the Moulay El Mehdi square and the Spanish Example until the Hassan II square, where the Royal Palace is located. Continuation through the Luneta and the Jewish quarter and we will finish through its medina, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO until the entrance of Bab Okla. Continuation to Tangier to take the ferry back to Spain, assistance from our staff and transfer to the Costa del Sol. End of services.
Remarks:
- Passengers are required to clear customs with their own luggage.
- Only one piece of luggage allowed per person.
- Passport details are required 72 hours in advance to departure.
- The portion of Morocco can be modified without substantial variation of services.
Includes
• Fast-Ferry tickets.
• Transportation by air conditioned coach with free WI-FI onboard.
• Multilingual tour escort.
• Sightseeing tour with local guide.
• Daily buffet breakfast.
• 1 lunch, 3 dinners.
• Travel Insurance.
Departures: Sundays (all year)
Hotels
Tangier - Farah Tanger/ Hilton Garden Inn | Palais Zahia & Spa
Fez - Zalagh Parc Palace/ Menzeh Zalagh | Arabesque
Tetuan - Al Mandari | El Reducto
Price per person €uros (minimum 2 persons)
Twin room ....................... 700 € 820 €
Single Supplement ........... 140 € 160 €
Suppl. April/May/Oct, Christmas (22/Dec/23- 6/Jan/24) and March´2024 25 € 55 €