Northern Morocco is where Europe meets Africa or, more precisly, where Andalucian culture meets berber traditions.
Between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean coast? the Hispanic-influenced cities contrast starkly with the wild landscapes of the Rif Mountains. In the towns? stylish urbanites mix in markets and squares with the more traditional Rifians who come to sell their produce.
TANGIER is a place all its own, with memories of intrigue and dreams, its stories and scandals involving bad boys and femme fatales, lawlessnes and beauty, inspired many writers, filmmakers and artists.
Elegant TETOUAN and attractive CHEFCHAOUEN have preserved their Andalucian heritage? as have the seaside towns of ASILAH and LARACHE.
And spain still holds five enclaves along the Rif coast: Ceuta, Melilla and three small, ininhabited islets.
The Rif Mountains form a barrier between the Mediterranean world and central Moroccan culture. The ruined settlements of many foreign powers, from Phoenicians and Romans to Arabs and Spaniards, are scattered along the coast-line- but the Rif only belonged to the Berbers. Very few Moroccan sultans succeded in conquering the region and even today it remains troublesome.
Explore the area where Europe merges with Africa, taking in fascinating cities and some dramatic natural scenery.
THE NORTH IN FIVE DAYS
Day one
Morning:
we start our tour in tangier (wherever you are Tetouan, casablanca, rabat...)
at the Grand Socco square, then visit the Mendoubia Gardens, La Légation des Etat unis and the Mussée d'Art Contenporain de la ville de Tanger. Have a drink at the Gran Café de Paris on place de France before lunch.
Afternoon:
Returning to the Grand Socco, enter the médina and head towards the Petit Socco, the Kasbah and Dar-El-Makhzen. Later, relax on the terasse off the Café Hafa
have a dinner Moroccan restaurant.
Day two
Morning:
Leave town along Zankat Belgika and follow signs west to LA Montagne for spectacular views over Tangier and the Mediterranean, then continue to Cap Spartel. walk towards the lighthouse and then we drive 3km(2miles) to the Grottes d'Hercule before having a drink on the nearby panoramic terrace of the hotel le Mirage. Drive back to Tangier and follow the road out towards Ceuta, passing Cap Malabata and more good views over the city. Have lunch a fish restaurant in Ksar es Sghir.
Afternoon:
continue on the spectacular road to Ceuta along the Rif coast, then turn south and stop at one of the beaches near Cabo Negro for a swim before heading to Tetouan for dinner
Day Three
Morning
start our exploration of Tetouan at place Hassan II and visit the médina.
have a lunch
Afternoon
After a visit to the Musée archéologique, walk through the jewish quarter to the Musée d'Art Marocain and the Ecole des Métiers craft school on the other side of the Bab el-Okla.
Day Four
Morning
it's two-hour drive to Chefchaouen for a stroll round the sights of place Uta el-Hammam before lunch at a restaurant on the square.
Afternoon
visit the Musée Artisanal and then stroll through the souks, maybe stopping for hammam ( Turkish bath). Drive out of town towards the Hotel Asmaa for great views over the Jebala Mountains and Chefchaouen, and then dinner .
Day Five
Morning
From Chefchaouen drive 3 km(2miles) south for a dip and stroll at Ras el-Maa, a charming river with small pools and wetrfalls. continue through Jebala Mountains to Ouezzane for lunch.
Afternoon
This afternoon if free you can choose between to spend a night in Larache or come back Chefchouen.
Contact us for more information
Morkosh Tours www.morkosh.com
Between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean coast? the Hispanic-influenced cities contrast starkly with the wild landscapes of the Rif Mountains. In the towns? stylish urbanites mix in markets and squares with the more traditional Rifians who come to sell their produce.
TANGIER is a place all its own, with memories of intrigue and dreams, its stories and scandals involving bad boys and femme fatales, lawlessnes and beauty, inspired many writers, filmmakers and artists.
Elegant TETOUAN and attractive CHEFCHAOUEN have preserved their Andalucian heritage? as have the seaside towns of ASILAH and LARACHE.
And spain still holds five enclaves along the Rif coast: Ceuta, Melilla and three small, ininhabited islets.
The Rif Mountains form a barrier between the Mediterranean world and central Moroccan culture. The ruined settlements of many foreign powers, from Phoenicians and Romans to Arabs and Spaniards, are scattered along the coast-line- but the Rif only belonged to the Berbers. Very few Moroccan sultans succeded in conquering the region and even today it remains troublesome.
Explore the area where Europe merges with Africa, taking in fascinating cities and some dramatic natural scenery.
THE NORTH IN FIVE DAYS
Day one
Morning:
we start our tour in tangier (wherever you are Tetouan, casablanca, rabat...)
at the Grand Socco square, then visit the Mendoubia Gardens, La Légation des Etat unis and the Mussée d'Art Contenporain de la ville de Tanger. Have a drink at the Gran Café de Paris on place de France before lunch.
Afternoon:
Returning to the Grand Socco, enter the médina and head towards the Petit Socco, the Kasbah and Dar-El-Makhzen. Later, relax on the terasse off the Café Hafa
have a dinner Moroccan restaurant.
Day two
Morning:
Leave town along Zankat Belgika and follow signs west to LA Montagne for spectacular views over Tangier and the Mediterranean, then continue to Cap Spartel. walk towards the lighthouse and then we drive 3km(2miles) to the Grottes d'Hercule before having a drink on the nearby panoramic terrace of the hotel le Mirage. Drive back to Tangier and follow the road out towards Ceuta, passing Cap Malabata and more good views over the city. Have lunch a fish restaurant in Ksar es Sghir.
Afternoon:
continue on the spectacular road to Ceuta along the Rif coast, then turn south and stop at one of the beaches near Cabo Negro for a swim before heading to Tetouan for dinner
Day Three
Morning
start our exploration of Tetouan at place Hassan II and visit the médina.
have a lunch
Afternoon
After a visit to the Musée archéologique, walk through the jewish quarter to the Musée d'Art Marocain and the Ecole des Métiers craft school on the other side of the Bab el-Okla.
Day Four
Morning
it's two-hour drive to Chefchaouen for a stroll round the sights of place Uta el-Hammam before lunch at a restaurant on the square.
Afternoon
visit the Musée Artisanal and then stroll through the souks, maybe stopping for hammam ( Turkish bath). Drive out of town towards the Hotel Asmaa for great views over the Jebala Mountains and Chefchaouen, and then dinner .
Day Five
Morning
From Chefchaouen drive 3 km(2miles) south for a dip and stroll at Ras el-Maa, a charming river with small pools and wetrfalls. continue through Jebala Mountains to Ouezzane for lunch.
Afternoon
This afternoon if free you can choose between to spend a night in Larache or come back Chefchouen.
Contact us for more information
Morkosh Tours www.morkosh.com
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