Weekend Trip to Morocco from Granada

Weekend Trip to Morocco from Granada

Weekend Trip to Morocco from Granada

 

FRIDAY GRANADA - CEUTA - TANGIER

13:45 Meet at Neptuno Shopping Center

14:00 Departure from Granada

Arrival at the port and issuance of boarding passes.

Departure on a fast ferry to Ceuta.

Arrival in Ceuta, border formalities.

Meeting with the guide and departure to Tangier.

They say Tangier was founded by Anteus (Atlas), son of Neptune and Earth, naming it after his wife (Tingo) or his daughter (Tinga). Anteus was killed by Hercules, son of Jupiter. His tomb is located on one of the hills around the city, "the hill of Charf". It is also said that the "Gardens of the Hesperides" flourished there, where their trees produced golden fruits. Although it was somewhat neglected for years, the situation has changed, making Tangier a fascinating city to begin discovering Morocco. It has been completely renovated thanks to the current king's strong commitment to the development of northern Morocco. He has also made this place his summer residence. Many people speak Spanish, so the language will be an advantage for you. Remember that Tangier was part of the Spanish protectorate until 1956.

Transfer to the hotel

Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at the hotel

 

SATURDAY TANGIER - CHEFCHAOUEN - TETUAN - TANGIER

Breakfast at the hotel.

9:00 am Departure for a full-day excursion, starting with Chefchaouen, with a guided tour of the city.

Chefchaouen, a mysterious village, was founded as a secret place from which to attack the Portuguese settled on the northern coast of the country. The entrance to the village was completely forbidden to Europeans until the arrival of Spanish troops in 1920. It is located within a natural biosphere reserve. Chefchaouen is a holy city perched on the mountain, its streets painted white and blue, a village of wise, kind, and respectful people, offering visitors beautiful sloping urban landscapes, precious examples of local craftsmanship, and a peace and serenity that is hard to find today.

After the tour, free time for lunch.

Afterwards, departure to Tetuan, which in Arabic means "the eyes" or "the springs." Sometimes known as "The White Dove," it is a city in northern Morocco, located along the Mediterranean. It was founded in the 3rd century BC, destroyed by the Romans in the 1st century, and used as a military post by the legions for 200 years. It was not repopulated until 1307 when one of the Merinid sultans decided to build a fortified city on the current site of Tetuan. The city was destroyed in 1339 by the King of Castile and was not reoccupied until the 16th century by some Jews from Spain. The Spanish blocked its port to prevent piracy, leading to a period of decline that lasted until the era of Mulay Ismail. Spain reconquered it in 1862, maintaining some influence in the city until 1913, when they reoccupied it under the protectorate. Therefore, it is sometimes said that Tetuan is the most Hispanic of Moroccan cities.

Guided tour of Tetuan, then continuation to Tangier.

Dinner at the hotel.

 

SUNDAY VISIT TO TANGIER AND RETURN TO GRANADA

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

09:00 Guided tour of Tangier with a panoramic view of the city, passing by the Hercules Caves and Cape Spartel. Stop for camel riding. Return to the Kasbah, where we will leave the bus to walk through the alleys of the medina.

Lunch in Tangier.

Departure to Ceuta.

Boarding to Algeciras.

Transfer to Granada.

00:00 Approximate arrival in Granada.

End of services.