Northern Morocco – the Blue Pearl Chefchaouen
On this adventure we discover the most beautiful places in Northern Morocco, a country of contrasts and contradictions. History and geography of Northern Morocco and Andalusia lie close together. And yet Northern Morocco`s beauty is unique. With only the Straits of Gibraltar separating Europe and Africa but it could be another world away.
Northern Morocco itinerary
Travel Highlights
- Fes the oldest of the Royal cities filled with culture and history, houses the most beautiful Jewish quarter in Morocco, Koranic schools, and numerous museums and palaces. The old town medina is like a maze where you will be able to observe countless artisans at work, potters, weavers, blacksmiths all demonstrating their unique skills.
- Chefchaouen, the Blue Pearl of the north is a picturesque mountain town reached by our journey through the foothills of the Rif Mountains.
- Tetouan the provincial capital, which possesses a Spanish-Moorish character like no other Moroccan city. Until 1920 non-Muslims were not allowed to enter this sacred place. The town is rich in culture and beauty and many traditional crafts are still in evidence in the ancient medina under the protection of World Heritage Organisation.
- Tangier, where according to legend Antaeus, son of Neptune founded this city. Its important geographical location, where the Mediterranean and Atlantic mingle their waters made it the centre of European diplomacy and economy.
- Asilah a pretty little fishing village is one of the most elegant of the old Portuguese Atlantic ports, with its charming decorated houses and countless colourful handicraft shops.
- Meknes where the mighty walls surround the city, constructed on the orders of the infamous ruler Moulay Ismail.
Itinary on arrival in Casablanca
- Casablanca where you will find the 3rd largest mosque in the world
- Rabat the most recent of the imperial cities and now the capital city. Take in the sights of the Royal Palace, the magnificent Mausoleum with the Hassan Tower, and the Kasbah Oudaja
Itinary on arrival in Fes or Nador
- round trip runs in opposite direction
