Private Van - Tangier & Tetouan
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port
Tangier, Morocco
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activityLevel
Moderate Activity
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excursionType
Information Not Currently Available
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wheelchairAccessible
No
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startingAtPrice
$1179
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minimumAge
Information Not Currently Available
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duration
Approximately 8½ Hours
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mealsIncluded
Meals not included
Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide at your service. With your private vehicle and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence to take in the sights at your own pace.
Travel to the city of Tetouan, where you'll visit the School of Traditional Arts & Crafts. The first of its kind in Morocco, this institution has produced some of Morocco's best painters over the past 50 years, and it keeps traditional art forms alive in the modern world. Walk with your guide through the medina, a traditional-style walled marketplace that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, s(he) will point out the market's many typical architectural features that relate to its history as you admire the wares of the different vendors.
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. Wander 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.
You will have time to purchase lunch (at your own expense).
You'll return to Tangier and visit the newly renovated Kasbah Museum of Tangier, which focuses on the history of the kasbah (fort) neighborhood. Enjoy the traditional courtyard and the large mosaic works of art on display. Wind your way back down the hill as your guide leads you through Tangier's medina (Old Town) area.
Next, visit St Andrew's Church, whose foundation stone was laid in 1894 on land that Sultan Moulay Hassan I gifted to Queen Victoria. The church is built in authentic Moorish style. 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.
Return to the ship.
Capacity: 4 guests. Your private party may be of any size up to the maximum capacity.
Please note:
Private vehicles are ordered per vehicle (not per person), so only one person in the party needs to order the vehicle. The price shown is the total cost for the vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide and applicable entrance fees. Bring local currency or credit cards for drinks, meals, or incidentals. 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 sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Bring a head covering. Do not take photos of military personnel without first obtaining consent. Always mind your belongings, particularly at points of interest or crowded places. On Tuesdays, the visit to the Kasbah Museum will be replaced with the American Legation.