Miraculous Morocco Group Tours. November 4th- 1. 6th 2. For years members have been asking us for a Morocco Adventure and 2. We’ve started from scratch creating a one of a kind experience throughout the best of this stunning & diverse country. Our Morocco group tours will take us from the beautiful Mediterranean port city of Tangier, to Fes (known as the “Athens of Africa”), along the stunning Atlas Mountain Range, to a luxury tented camp in the world famous Erg Chebbi desert, onto unique gorges & landscapes ripe for photography, & finishing in the imperial oasis of Marrakesh. Villa Harris: an abondoned monument. Gradually the place became famous and well known in the city. Legend has it that Burton. The city is situated about 60 km east of the city of Tangier and 40 km south of the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Printable map of Morocco and info and links to Morocco facts. The internationalized city of Tangier and most Spanish possessions were turned over to the new. Tangier 77520 Wachapreague 82320 I N. Romans began making wine in Morocco over 2,000. Fligths to Tangier (TNG) with Iberia. Cheap flights to Tangier (TNG). To organise your visit to Tangier we recommend that you visit the Tangier city guide. His forefathers had come from the Rif but moved to Tangier before the city was declared an. There is still an air of mystery about the city, going back over 2,0. Phoenicians, and after WWII when it was made into an international zone attracting eccentric expats, colorful artists & hippies, and even spies! Great views & photographs from this north- westerly point of Africa. Visits include the Kasbah (Sultan’s walled fortress) via a walk through the old spice markets, the Dar El Makhze Museum, former governor’s palace buit in the 1. Museum of Moroccan Arts (located in the former princes apartments within the Kasbah) The afternoon is free to grab lunch and wander around the Grand & Petit Socco (Gateways to the Medina with beautiful gardens, fountains, cobblestone streets, restaurants, cafe’s and shops)Chefchaouen (1 Night) Chefchaouen is an otherworldly escape nestled in Morocco’s Rif Mountains and founded in 1. Moorish exiles from southern Spain. This small town has a rich history, beautiful natural surroundings, and wonderful architecture. Known as the “blue” city due to its picturesque blue- glazed houses & buildings, they are a tradition that comes from the town’s former Jewish population. Andalusian Morocco: En route to Chefchaouen we’ll stop in Tetouan, known as the center of Andalusian Morocco. The city is famous as the place Spanish Jews came to settle after they were expelled from Southern Spain (Andalucia) along with the Arabs in 1. We’ll explore the fascinating & authentic Medina which makes up the heart of the city while its nearby beaches are popular with both locals and visitors. This was the first of four attempts by the Portuguese to seize the city of Tangier in. Le Film The Legend of Rita 2000 Vostfr Streaming. Le Film Flight to Tangier 1953. Wander around and photograph the Kasbah, the Medina, Jewish Quarter, Berber Souk (open air market), and the Artisan Quarters. Get lost in the beauty on your own or follow our guide to the hidden corners for awesome shots. The goat cheese native to the area is also delicious & a must try. Volubilis. Leaving Chefchaouen en route to Fes, we’ll spend the morning exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site, 2. Roman ruins of Volubilis and get a picture of life (pun intended) during the Roman Empire. Our local guide will tell us about life in this well preserved Roman city as we peer into old bathhouses, marveling at the still- present mosaic floors, and gazing up at towering marble pillars. Meknes. Two UNESCO World Heritage sites for the price of one this morning with another stop in the 1. Meknes. In the old Meknes medina we visit Bab el Mansour, the grandest of all imperial Moroccan gateways. Next we pass by the entrance of Meknes Royal Palace and end up at Moulay Ismail’s massive Heri es Souani, his personal stable & granary for his 1. Fes (2 Nights)One of the largest medieval cities in the world and an UNESCO World Heritage site, Fes is Morocco’s oldest imperial city and the religious, spiritual, intellectual, and cultural center of the country.– Guided City Walk: Considered the “Athens of Africa” for its wealth of cultural, educational, and religious institutions, the walk begins at Fes’ fascinating medina, with stops to see and photograph the artisans’ quarters, 1. Koranic schools, Al Karaouine (medieval theological university), and the Potters District. The famous Fes tannery affords us great panoramic views over the men hard at work treating and dying the different hides. After lunch, head to the old Mellah (Jewish quarter) and its 1. Museum of Fez. The houses traditional Moroccan Fessi architecture will be the perfect place to photograph and call home after an adventurous day around the city. The experience wouldn’t be complete without indulging in a traditional home cooked dinner by our host family while learning about their way of life and telling them about ours! Erfoud & the Sahara Desert (2 Nights)Referred to as the “Gate of the Sahara”, Erfoud is perched on the edge of the Erg Chebbi – a 3. North Africa! En- route to this magical place we’ll be stopping at numerous points for awesome photographs.– Ifrane, the Swiss Alps of Morocco: This small mountain town located at an altitude of 6,0. Morocco with heavy European influence. The town shows off its buildings with neat, red roofs, blossoming gardens, lakes, parks, lush vegetation, pine forests, and snowy winters.– Scenic Cedar Forest & Barbery apes: We’ll drive through and stop to photograph a beautiful cedar forest and encounter a tribe of “apes”. These close relatives are actually a species of unique macaque monkeys which are the only ones found outside of Asia and have an extremely small tail. Erg Chebbi Desert Camp. Our desert camp is the perfect place to enjoy a magical night in the desert under the stars. All luxury tents at the camp have air conditioning, en suite bathrooms w/ showers, and are beautifully decorated in the local Berber style. A large “dining room” tent will be the perfect meeting place for a delicious home cooked Moroccan feast. The center of the camp lights up at night with fires perfect for keeping warm while stargazing. Walk just a few feet away for absolute darkness for epic night shooting!– Camel ride into the desert: We’ll hop on camels at the edge of the desert and be guided to our luxury desert camp for an amazing sunset, Moroccan home cooked feast, & night under the stars!– Enjoy and photograph sunrise the next day before a specially prepared Berber breakfast and make our way back to Erfoud, famous for it’s date festival and ancient fossils. Boumalne Dades: Land of Valleys & Gorges (2 Nights)This remote town is sought after for it’s proximity to the stunning Dades Gorges & Valleys. Famous for it’s majestic, sand castle like rock formations, Dades Gorge offers a plethora of unique landscape shots. It’s set among a beautiful landscape with berber villages & plantations along the Dades River culminating in a deep, dramatic canyon.– The Route of 1. Kasbahs: En route to Boumalne Dades we’ll have en epic road trip along one of the most beautiful drives in the entire country. The “Route of 1. 00. Kasbahs” as it’s commonly referred, is dotted with oases, ksours (fortified Berber villages), & of course lots of Kasbahs, or fortified homes of the ruling families. It continues up into the High Atlas Mountain range full of the highest and narrowest gorges in northern Africa.– Tinghir: We’ll stop at this old French fortification which used to be the base of the French Legion Army that controlled the southern tribes and roads. Today, the small city is at the center of one of the most beautiful oases in southern Morocco. We’ll walk through flowered gardens, ksours, and Kasbahs, then onto the Todre Gorge. We’ll walk among the palm and olive groves to the deep & narrow canyon of pink and grey rock towering 1,0. One of the more well known is called “Monkey Toes”, a mountain ridge formation of rocks that have been eroded by wind and water into smooth toe like formations which intertwine in beautiful patterns. Over 1. 50 species of birds can be found within the valley attracted by the Dades River and surrounding vegetation. Quaint, Berber villages dot the valley as we hike through to the dramatic canyon with lots of date and fig fields tended for centuries. It’s home to the country’s largest rose water and rose oil manufacturers. A traditional Mud Brick city on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains, many classic & modern movies have been filmed here including Jewel of the Nile, Cleopatra, Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Seven Years in Tibet, Game of Thrones, and The Mummy (just to name a few. Referred to as “The Jewel of the South”, the city reached its prominence when it became the epicenter of trade for slaves, gold, ivory, and leather along the ancient caravan routes. The medina is a densely packed, walled medieval city dating to the Berber Empire with maze- like alleys where thriving souks (marketplaces) still sell traditional textiles, pottery, and jewelry. In other words, get those cameras ready! Gilded woodwork ceilings of the stunning grand and petit courts, & the sultans “harem” rooms with silk panels, stained- glass windows, & intricate marquetry where his wives & concubines lived are just a couple highlights of the 1. Three rooms make up the tomb with the most elaborate known as “The Chamber of the 1. Pillars”. The stele (columns) are made up of finely worked cedar wood & decorative stucco & the monuments are made of imported Italian Carrara marble.– Koutoubia Minaret and gardens: With perhaps the most stunning minaret in the country, this mosque is the largest in Marrakesh and a great site to photograph. The minaret acts as a reference for almohad style architecture, is made of sandstone, and stands 2. The special shade of bold cobalt blue which he used extensively in the garden and its buildings is named after him, “Majorelle Blu”.– Dar Si Said Museum: A solid exhibition of historic and contemporary Moroccan art housed in a gorgeous palace. The building itself is full of intricate Byzantine designs and colors.– Jemaa el Fna Square: Wander around and photograph this UNESCO site and the heart of Marrakech. Jemma means “congregation” and the square does not disappoint as an entertainment hub for locals and tourists alike.
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