Excursion from Tangier: Private sightseeing Tour of Chefchaouen with Lunch
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Key Highlights
- Buy exquisite carpets and rugs
- Drink the pure spring water for which Chefchaouen is famous
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Activity Schedule
When does it run?
Daily
Duration8 hours
Start time09:00am
Meeting PointPick-up is from centrally located hotels in Tangier.
Ending Point
(Please mention your hotel details at the time of booking. If your hotel is not a pick-up location, you will be advised of the closest pick-up point. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 48 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details.)Your hotel/closest drop-off point in Tangier
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Overview & Itinerary
Overview
Explore the white and blue city of Chefchaouen on this private excursion from Tangier, and see its well-preserved Arab-Andalusia art and traditions.Chaouen, or Chefchaouen as in Berber language, is one of the most beautiful towns of the Rif mountains. It is the last rampart before the Mediterranean and the Iberian Peninsula.
A holy city with about twenty mosques and sanctuaries, it has charming powder-blue houses as well as the trademark dazzling lime-washed houses with blue doors. The local markets of Chaouen are animated with traditionally dressed habitants and colorful goods beautifully displayed.
Visit the famed Ras El Ma spring, the source of the pure and fresh water for which the city is so famous.
A delicious lunch in a famous Moroccan restaurant in the Medina completes the memorable experience.
Itinerary
09:00am: You will be picked up from your centrally located hotel or closest pick-up point in Tangier and taken in an air-conditioned minibus for a private sightseeing tour of Chefchaouen . A bilingual guide (English and French-speaking) will accompany you on this tour.
10:00am: Drive past the spectacular Rif Mountain and feast your eyes on the rolling landscapes.
11:15am: Begin your city tour of Chefchaouen .
11:35am: Stop at the Al Makhzen market , a combination of an ancient Moroccan market and a more modern one.
12:00pm: Visit the famous Ras El Ma springthat gushes out of the mountain inside the stone walls of the town at the north-east exit of the medina. This cool oasis offers a stunning view over the valley.
12:30pm: Enjoy a delicious Moroccan lunch at the Casa Hassan. Your menu consists of half a bottle of mineral water or lemonade per person, Moroccan salad, Couscous with chicken and dried grapes, Tagine with calf meat and vegetables and a fruit salad.
2:00pm: Visit the Uta El Hamam square, easily the heart of this Moroccan city. The main attractions are the Kasbah and the central mosque along with the many cafes where you can sit out, enjoy the sun and just watch people pass. It is one of the best places to relax after all that sightseeing.
2:15pm: Explore the city’s small and attractive medina and shop at the souks. The charming medina is characterized b the typical blue Andalusian architecture including arches, small squares and fountains. Chefchaouen is known for its exquisite local Rifi blankets, carpets and rugs, pottery, leather goods and woodwork.
2:45pm: Departure from Chefchaouen.
5:00pm: Your tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel or the closest drop-off point in Tangier.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Hotel/closest point pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus
- Bilingual guide (English and French-speaking)
- Lunch
- Entrance fee
Exclusions
- Beverages
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Please note & Additional info
Please note
It is advisable to re-confirm the tour departure details 48 hours prior to the start of the tour as this tour has a minimum passenger requirement of 2 people, if this is not met the tour would either be rescheduled for another date or cancelled with a full refund
Identity papers are obligatory (passport or identity card).
The program can be modified in case of unpredictable events.
No alcohol is served in the restaurant where you will stop for lunch
Voucher information: You must print and surrender a paper version of your booking voucher for this activity (showing your voucher on a smartphone is not accepted). No refund can be given for customers without a printed copy of their voucher.
Additional info
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
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reviews
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Perfect trip of my life
Thank You Isango i have got a wonderful day with the perfect Chefchaouen excursion and the holiday service staff is very friendly and we got a amazing trip the driver is a good...
mohssen eljad, Morocco, 24/Apr/2016
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