What does it consist of?

Enjoy the history and authenticity of Tetuán. You will fall in love with it. It is the city with the most history and the least touristy in northern Morocco.

Discover the most authentic souk and the Bricha family palace in the heart of the medina.

Visit the leather tanneries and take the opportunity to buy a wonderful bag or wallet.

Educational information

The guide will provide information about Arabic culture, the history of Tetuan, and interesting facts.

The guide speaks both Spanish and English, and you can ask any questions of interest

Itinerary

We depart every day, except on Moroccan public holidays.

(The schedule may change in case of ferry delays.)

• 09:00 - Meeting at the Tarifa Maritime Station.
• 10:00 - Ferry departure.
• 11:00 - Departure by private car to Tetuán.

You will travel with a private driver and car to the city of Tetuán. The journey takes less than an hour. The driver will drop you off at the roundabout in front of the Spanish consulate, where your guide will meet you to begin the walking tour of the city.

If you wish, you can hike up to the viewpoint for a panoramic view of the city (good physical condition is required).

Your guide will show you the main historical sites: the Medina, the Khalifa Palace, El Mellah (Jewish Quarter), the Royal Palace, and either the Archaeological Museum or the Museum of Moroccan Arts.

An interesting visit is the leather tanneries. Please note that the smell is strong, but it can be alleviated with fresh mint leaves.

Throughout the day, you will recognize various locations from the famous series “The Time in Between.”

15:00 - Lunch at a restaurant (INCLUDED, drinks not included).

Typical tasting menu:

• Harira (traditional soup).
• Couscous with chicken.
• Lamb or chicken skewers.
• Tea with pastries.

At the end of the day, you will have approximately 2 hours of free time at the souk for shopping. You will find a wide variety of products such as lamps, carpets, tea sets, leather goods, and silver items.

You can also buy tea, spices, nuts, and dates by weight.

(If the ferry is delayed, free time will be reduced.)

You will be picked up at the same place where you were dropped off in the morning.

• 17:30 - Departure from Tetuán.
• 19:00 - Arrival at the port.
• 20:00 - Ferry departure.
• 21:00 - Arrival in Tarifa.

Prices

Meeting point

The meeting point is the INFORMATION COUNTER at the Tarifa Maritime Station.

Please arrive 1 hour before departure and bring your payment receipt to show.

Warranty

Guarantee in case of ferry cancellation:

If the ferry is canceled due to technical issues, the company offers the option to reschedule for the next available ferry, with the possibility of a later return to compensate for lost time, as long as it is possible to do so.

The customer can also choose a new date or receive a full refund.

Cancellations and date changes:

The customer can change the excursion date free of charge up to the day before the reservation and also has the option to reschedule for the following year.

If the customer decides to cancel at least 48 hours before embarkation, they will receive a 95% refund of the total amount paid.

If the excursion is canceled due to adverse weather conditions, the customer will have the option to choose a new date or receive a full refund.

Characteristics of the boat

Fast ferries: The boat trip takes only 35 minutes. We work with the two operating ferry companies at the Port of Tarifa.

The ferries feature a cafeteria, bathrooms, and duty-free shops on board.

Activity suitable for

• Young children: YES
• Babies with cart: YES. But you must notify us. Only folding chairs
• Pregnant: YES. But you must confirm with your doctor. Tell the ferry company as well
• Old people: YES
• People with reduced mobility: YES. Adapting the visit
• People in wheelchairs: YES. Only folding chairs and adapting the visit

Warnings

The customer must present their documentation at the port. You need a valid passport. Some countries require a visa; it is the customer's responsibility to check the entry conditions for their nationality.

All customers must complete a form provided at the port and show it along with their documentation to the Moroccan police officer on board the ship.

(There may be long queues during the high season, July and August).

Our recommendations:

*The currency in Morocco is DIRHAMS, but euros are also accepted. Carry €1 coins and small bills (€5, €10, €20) to make purchases more easily. Changing currency is not recommended, as you’ll incur a commission fee.

*If you have a food allergy, please inform the restaurant waiter, and they will offer a simple alternative. If you’d like, bring a backpack with food and drinks (it’s a long day).

*We recommend bringing sun protection, a cap, a coat, comfortable footwear, and medicine (e.g., Dramamine) to prevent seasickness.

*If you need to park your car, we recommend arriving 1.30 hours before departure. We can provide information on parking areas.

*Bring a pen to fill out the form on the boat.

*Put your phone in airplane mode to avoid additional charges (€20).

Contact

tel: +34 633 10 88 07