The Blue City of Chefchaouen

The Blue City of Chefchaouen

8.5 hours | Tangier | T N G - 1 5 0
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Min. age: 15 years | Medical restriction (See special notes)

Description

Includes meal, Strenuous activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

An approximately two-hour picturesque motorcoach drive takes you through the beautiful Rif mountain range with colorful wildflowers, streams and idyllic landscapes. Arrive in Chefchaouen, a fairy-tale land of Arabian splendor where blue is the dominant color, giving this petite Moroccan hamlet its moniker, "The Blue City." Disembark and set off on a guided pedestrian tour down cobblestone streets to explore a thrilling labyrinth of indigo and cerulean houses, tiled mosques, and romantic archways. Founded in 1471, the town is considered holy. It began to prosper with the arrival of Muslim refugees escaping the Reconquista of Spain. Spanish, Berber, Arab and Jewish neighborhoods thrive here, coexisting in the four main quarters. A large plaza sits at the heart of the medina and is accessed through gates. It is home to the kasbah and the Great Mosque and leads to bazaars brimming with colorful handicrafts. A charming restaurant welcomes you with a traditional Moroccan menu. Reboard your motorcoach and enjoy the return trip through the hills back to your waiting ship. 

Special Notes:

Monuments and shops are closed during religious and festival holidays. 
Travel time to Chefchaouen is about 2.5 hours each way. Note that Chefchaouen has various sets of steps and the medina is uphill. Minimum age to participate is 15 years. 
Please wear comfortable, flat-soled footwear. Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat are recommended, as well as water. 
Please note that tank tops or revealing clothes are not allowed in religious places of worship, therefore cover up accordingly.  
The order of sites visited may vary, according to the original itinerary, due to unforeseen circumstances.  
Please do not to take photos of military personnel without their consent.  

Medical Restriction:

Not suitable for guests using a wheelchair fulltime or with mobility issues.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Drive to Chefchaouen

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Travel time: 02:30
Air conditioned: Yes
Restroom available: No

Visit the Blue City of Chefchaouen

Time at site: 02:15
Restroom available: Yes

Lunch at a local restaurant

Time at site: 01:15
Restroom available: Yes

Drive back to the pier

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Travel time: 02:30
Air conditioned: Yes
Restroom available: No