Tangier & Tetouan
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Port
Tangier, Morocco
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$180
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Travel by air-conditioned motorcoach to the city of Tetouan, where you'll visit the School of Traditional Arts & Crafts. The first of its kind in Morocco, this institute has produced some of Morocco's best painters over the past 50 years, and it keeps traditional art forms alive in the modern world. Tangier is known for producing a particularly high standard in art media such as embroidery, cuisine, zullayj or mosaics, and carved and painted wooden objects.
Walk with your guide through the medina, a traditional-style walled marketplace that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, look for the market's many typical architectural features related to its history.
The Royal Palace is a 17th-century complex exemplifying Hispano-Moresque architecture. The palace is closed to the public, but standing outside its ornate main gate and looking in gives you a good impression of what lies beyond.
Snap some photos before wandering through Hassan II Square, where the historic and modern parts of the city converge to create a vibrant hub. The plaza is evocative of Andalusia with its kiosks, fountains and flowerboxes.
Lunch, served at a restaurant in the heart of Tetouan, is your chance to re-energize with a delicious meal of local cuisine.
Back in Tangier, visit the newly renovated Kasbah Museum, which focuses on the history of the kasbah (fort) neighborhood. Check out the traditional courtyard, the various displays, and the large mosaic works of art on display.
Pass through Tangier's medina (Old Town) area and visit St Andrew's Church, whose foundation stone was laid in 1894 on land that Sultan Moulay Hassan I gave to Queen Victoria. The church is built in authentic Moorish style -- a tip of the hat from the Queen back to the Sultan. Workers from Fez enriched its outstanding interior with marble, wood and stucco. Fascinatingly, the Lord's Prayer is inscribed in Arabic around the chancel arch, and the nave features carved texts from the Koran. In the churchyard -- a haven of peace and tranquility -- look for the graves of young men who lost their lives during World War II military action.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Do not take photos of military personnel without first obtaining consent. Always mind your belongings, particularly at points of interest or crowded places. This tour does not operate on Tuesdays; please see tour TNG008 for an alternative Tuesday tour.