You will begin your tour with a drive to Asilah, which is located in the south of Tangier, on the Atlantic coast, Asilah is an artists' town and famous for its medina, its ramparts, and lively cultural life. You will see the restored streets lined with white houses and colorful shutters, which are a pure marvel. This old Hispano-Moorish town is surrounded by ramparts dating from the Portuguese period (end of the 15th century), part of which leads onto the rocks overhanging the sea. Leading into the Medina there is a quaint passage, with 3 impressive gates.
What's included
- Return Transportation
- English Speaking Guide
Highlights
Itinerary
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After the Asilah visit you will have free time to grab a bite to eat or explore. We then resume the tour around Tangier and its surroundings, as well as visit spartel cape and the Hercules caves. From this point, you will get an exceptional view of the strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic Ocean.
Continuing your tour, you will visit the kasbah district next to the port, the old Medina with its many shops and the magnificent Minaret overlooking the sea. You will pass by the Grand Socco where a small hotels have previously accommodated famous writers & artists such as Matisse, Camille SanitSaens, Paul Bowles.
At the end of the tour you will be returned to the port to re-join your ship in plenty of time.