Escape to Northern Morocco - 3 days / 2 nights
DAILY DEPARTURES FROM TARIFA & ALGECIRAS
Asilah, pearl of Atlantic Ocean, that stays quiet, between Portuguese walls that once closed it. City of poets and painters, were Raissuli was born, hero or villain depending on who evokes him. Touched by the sea, Asilah is like an aquarelle at sunset, when people join and say goodbye to the day from the fort sightseeing, with the promise that a beautiful sunrise will announce them a new day.
Enjoy the beauty of this small fishing village on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, famous for its many beaches. Taste the exquisite local food based on the finest fresh seafood. Shop and bargain in the bazaar. Experience another culture and the great hospitality offered foreigners.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
Fast Ferry Algeciras - Tangier - Algeciras.
2 nights in the Hotel Zelis, 3* in bed and breakfast.
Transfer in taxi or private bus to Tangier - Asilah - Tangier.
Not included: Travel insurance (you can take out an insurance one for an extra fee).
Summer supplements 2010 from July 1st to August 31st - 10€ per person.
ITINERARY:
1st day
Presentation at the port. Embark to Morocco. On arrival to Tangiers, transfer to the hotel by taxi. Check in at the hotel & free time.
2nd day
Breakfast and free day in Asilah.
3rd day
Breakfast and free time in Asilah. At the arranged time, transfer to the Tangier’s pier. Embark to Spain.
How to reach Algeciras?
From Seville "Prado de San Sebastian Bus Station" by public bus with the regular bus company LINESUR (Ph: +34 - 954 988 222). They offer an additional 10% discount to students with student ID card. The return bus ticket from Seville to Algeciras does not cost more than 30 Euros per head.
Comments about Asilah
"I would not recommend missing Asilah. While Tangiers was dirty and overwhelming and what I would expect of a 3rd world city, Asilah was wonderfully peaceful and exotic. It was a maze of whitewashed walls and brightly colored doors and flowers. Asilah is in a constant state of being repainted because local and worldwide artists come and pain on the whitewashed walls."
Sarah, USA
"I highly recommend Asilah. Since it's a coastal city, it used to be a lookout and stronghold of ancient Morocco, and there is still the Muralla that goes completely around the city, similar to what Sevilla used to have. But the people have just built their homes and stores in and on top of it, so you get this amazing contrast of 14th century stone intimidation, and the relaxing and inviting whitewashed buildings with their periwinkle and aqua doors. It's a huge artistic town (there's certainly enough inspiration!) and in August there is a major art festival. When we visited, everyone was busy whitewashing all of the buildings because when the artists come, in addition to painting their show pieces, they all find wall space and decorate the city as well. If you're able to in August, get out of the heat of Sevilla and go to Asilah. It’s a gorgeous, gorgeous town and everybody is so relaxed and kind. It’s only an hour from Tangier, you can take a bus, or Ahmed can drive you and take you to see his buddies. One of my favourite memories was meeting Matesh, a small, bowlegged man who was so animated and passionate about his handmade products. There are tons of people and cities like this around Tangier, and if you want to go, ask! There are buses, Luxotour does trips to Chefchauen and Asilah, or get someone to take you. Sarah does a great job of detailing our experience in Asilah, so I don’t think I need to repeat it."
Kathryn, USA
Obligatory to bring your passport to participate on this tour
