Weekend trips to Morocco from Seville

Weekend trips to Morocco from Seville

WEEKEND TRIP TO MOROCCO FROM SEVILLE

 

FRIDAY SEVILLE - CEUTA - TANGIER

06:45 Meeting point at Prado de San Sebastián, Glorieta del Cid, in front of the Portugal Pavilion gate.

07:00 Departure from Seville.

Arrival at the port, boarding pass delivery.

Departure on fast ferry to Ceuta.

Arrival in Ceuta, border procedures.

Meeting with the guide and departure to Tangier.

It is said that Tangier was founded by Antaeus (Atlas), son of Neptune and Earth, naming it after his wife (tingo) or his daughter (tinga). Antaeus was killed by Hercules, son of Jupiter. His tomb is located on one of the hills surrounding 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 abandoned for years, the situation has changed to make Tangier an extremely interesting city to start discovering Morocco. It is completely renovated thanks to the current king's strong commitment to the development of northern Morocco. He has also established his summer residence in this place. Many people speak Spanish, so the language will be an advantage for you. Remember that Tangier belonged to the Spanish protectorate until 1956.

Guided tour of Tangier, city tour, passing through the Hercules Caves and Cape Spartel. Stop for camel rides. Return to the Kasbah where we will leave the bus to walk through the alleys of the medina.

Lunch with show.

Transfer to the hotel.

Dinner at the hotel.

Accommodation at the hotel.

SATURDAY TANGIER - CHEFCHAOUEN - TETOUAN - 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 town, founded as a secret place from which to attack the Portuguese settled on the north coast of the country. Entrance to the town was completely prohibited for Europeans until the arrival of Spanish troops in 1920. It is located within a biosphere reserve. Chaouen is a holy city hanging on the mountain, its streets painted white and blue, a village of wise, friendly, and respectful people, offering the visitor beautiful urban landscapes in decline, beautiful examples of local craftsmanship, and a peace and serenity that is difficult to find today.

After the visit, free time for lunch.

Subsequently, departure to Tetouan, which in Arabic means "the eyes" or "the fountains." Sometimes known by the nickname "The White Dove," it is a city in northern Morocco, located next to the Mediterranean. It was founded in the 3rd century BC, destroyed by the Romans in the 1st century, and used as a military outpost by the legions for 200 years. It was not repopulated until 1307 when one of the Marinid sultans decided to build a fortified city on the current site of Tetouan. The city was destroyed in 1339 by the King of Castile and was not occupied again until the 16th century by some Jews from Spain. The Spaniards blocked its port to prevent piracy, and it entered a period of decline that did not cease until the time of Moulay Ismail. Spain reconquered it in 1862, maintaining a certain influence in the city until 1913 when, with the protectorate, they occupied it again. For this reason, it has sometimes been said that Tetouan is the most Spanish of Moroccan cities.

Guided tour of Tetouan, after the visit, continue to Tangier.

Dinner at the hotel.

SUNDAY TANGIER VISIT - RETURN TO SEVILLE

Breakfast at the hotel and check out.

09:00 am Departure to Asilah.

Asilah, also known as the pearl of the Atlantic. Asilah greets the visitor silently, trapped within the Portuguese walls that once surrounded it. It is a city of poets and painters, proud to have been the birthplace of Raissuli, hero or villain depending on who evokes him. Battered by the sea, it is a watercolor during the day, when its people gather to contemplate the ocean from the fortified viewpoint. A beautiful coastal town, which has become the chosen holiday destination for many Spaniards to enjoy its beaches.

Lunch on your own.

Departure to Ceuta.

Boarding to Algeciras.

Transfer to Seville.

Approximately 23:00 Arrival in Seville.

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