Excursion Chefchaouen, the charming blue city tour at Tanger

Discover one of the most beautiful old cities in Morocco during this panoramic, full-day sightseeing excursion to Chefchaouen.

Tangier, Medina, Kasbah of Chefchaouen

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 2.5-hour drive to Chefchaouen. Upon arrival, a visit is made to the Old Kasbah in the Medina. The Kasbah of Chefchaouen dates from the early-18th century and was built by the legendary ruler, Moulay Ismail. The Kasbah of Chefchaouen is fairly simple, and without architectural surprises; however it is surrounded by lovely exterior and interior gardens. Upon entering the Old Kasbah, visit the Ethnographic Museum.

Old Medina, Guided Stroll, Blue-and-White Painted Town, Balconies, Tiled Roofs, Patios, Trees

Next, take a guided stroll through the blue-washed town (Old Medina) and learn about the history of Chefchaouen. Along the way, a photo stop is made for breath-taking panoramic vistas of this Hispanic-flavoured town, which is lined with blue-and-white-painted houses, tiny balconies, tiled roofs and patios embellished with citrus trees.

Plaza Uta el-Hammam, Free Time, Grand Mosque, Lunch

Next, visit the cobbled main square, Plaza Uta el-Hammam. Here, some free time is made available for independent exploration and an exterior visit to the striking, 15th-century Grand Mosque. The Grand Mosque and its nearby buildings were built by Jewish refugees, who, alongside Muslims, escaped Spanish persecution in Chefchaouen. Until the Spanish arrived in the 1920s, this town remained isolated except for three western men who snuck in. Your tour concludes with lunch at a local venue offering a stunning view of Chefchaouen. After lunch, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 2.5-hour drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Tangier, Medina, Kasbah of Chefchaouen, Ethnographic Museum, Old Medina, Blue-and-Whitewashed Houses, Plaza Uta el-Hammam, Free Time, Grand Mosque, Lunch

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 1.8 mile (about 2.5 kilometres), at times over uneven and cobblestone surfaces and steep inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and several during the walk and at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, bottled water and local currency for purchases from the ship. Although not visited, proper attire would be required to enter religious sites; shorts, high heels and bare shoulders are not permitted. Guests are prohibited from taking photos of military personnel or locals without their consent. Guests are advised to mind their belongings at all times, particularly at tourist points-of-interest or crowded places. The driving distance between the pier and Chefchaouen is approximately 2.5 hours in each direction. The tour sequence may vary.