The Andalusian Heritage Morocco Tour

Welcome to Morocco! Arrival in Tangier your private driver will pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. Free afternoon to spend it at your leisure.

Meet your guide in your Hotel at 09am and start your guided visit tour of Tangier, immerse yourselves in the vibrancy and heady atmosphere of a Moroccan medina. You'll be guided through the network of narrow streets that make up the Medina ( Old town ) on foot for a couple of hours. Wander around Petit Socco Square, known for its buzzy markets, craft shops, and cafés. After lunch we will leave the hustle of the Medina behind and head to Cape Spartel, a lighthouse that marks the convergence of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Continue onwards to the Caves of Hercules, an archaeological cave complex located next to Tangier beach. Explore the rock formations and see if you can identify the shape formed by the cave entrance: some say it represents the shape of the African continent! Travel back in time discovering the Phoenician Tombs. In the early 1900’s nearly 100 graves were exhumed from this Punic-Roman necropolis overlooking the sea. 3000-year old cemetery of nearly 100 graves to watch the sun set into the Mediterranean sea, below. You might Cafe Hafa. before returning to your hotel.

Enjoy a scenic drive as flat plains and springtime green hills transform into the rugged landscape of the Rif Mountains. The “White Bird” located in the Rif Mountains. Tetouan is a unique combination of Arab and Andalusian cultures. Enter the medina through Bab el Okla and continue on for a walking tour of the old town. This tour will include the Jewish section, the Andalusian section, the Berber market, the ladies market and Guersa el Kbira. Leave Tetouan behind and continue to Chefchaouen, a delightful town in the Rif Mountains and one of the most beautiful towns in Morocco.  Overnight in Chefchaouen.

We will start our exploration of the blue pearl with a light hike the waterfalls of Ras el Ma, with its traditional mills, climbing up the Rif mountains to appreciate the panoramic views and to take pictures of Chefchaouen and it's surrounding areas. After lunch we will visit the Medina of Chefchaouen, the 15th-century Grand Mosque and the Kasbah, home to a small Ethnographic Museum and an art gallery.

Rise and shine with such a lovely breakfast in the beautiful Chaouen, before continuing our trip; crossing the Rif mountains to Fes one of Morocco's most interesting cities. Today you travel through the Rif mountains to Fes. The Rif Mountains are still relatively unexplored by visitors, in part because they are very remote and in part because the Hashish grown in fields in the hidden valleys. However, with your driver, you will be able to relax and enjoy of the virgins of Morocco. Upon arrival in Fes your driver will drop you off at your hotel. Explore the artisan quarters as you take in the city that is often referred to as the cultural heart of Morocco. In the evening, opt to partake in a traditional Moroccan dinner with music and belly dancing.

Meet your guide in your Riad/Hotel at 09am and start the visit of “the oldest living Medina in the world”. Start at the gateway of the Royal Palace and the Blue Gate " Bab Boujloud ".  Explore the twisting streets of the old Medina, Madrasa Bounania, the elegant Nejjarine Fountain & Musuem and the pungent Chouara Tannery... You will have free afternoon to spend at your leisure. Check optional activities below.

Today we will continue our journey to the historical 17th century’s heritage, and the marvelous Ismailia capital Meknes. It is a city of contrast. Between modernity and authenticity, Meknes reveals beautiful remains and monuments. Meet your local guide and discover the huge walls of the old Medina, see the fascinating gate of Bab El Mansour, enjoy a visit to Moulay Ismail’s shrine, to have an insight into his interesting life and everlasting achievements and explore the fascinating historical sites, mausoleum and the Rouah, the Royal stables holding for over 12,000 horses...After the guided visit we will return to your hotel Or if you prefer, stay close to your accommodation and relax in one of the many cafés in Lahdim square.

Departure to the Atlantic Coast after breakfast, our first stop is at  "Volubilis",  known for its impressive and well-preserved Roman ruins, not to mention its spectacular mosaics. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most important Roman site in North Africa. Afterwards continue to Assilah, making a stop at Larache, where you will visit and stroll through the most Emblematic, and enjoying its sea views. Continue to Assilah, a city well-known for its famous arts festivals - most of the walls inside have been painted by famous painters from different countries of the world. Overnight in Assilah.

Depending on the time of your departure flight, you may be able to do some last-minute sightseeing, get some souvenirs before your leave to the airport.