What does it consist of?

Enjoy the history and the authenticity of Tetouan and you will fall in love with this city.
It's the city with most history and less tourism in the north of Morocco.
Visit the most authentic souk and the small Palace of the Bricha family in the heart of the medina.
Visit the leather tanners and take the opportunity to buy a wonderful purse or wallet.

Educational information

The guide informs you about the Arabic culture and the history of Tetouan and curiosities
The guide speaks Spanish and English and you can do any questions of your interest to him.

Itinerary

We depart every day (except the local holidays in Morocco)   (May suffer modifications in case the ferry is delayed) 

• 09.00 Meeting in the Maritime Station in Tarifa
• 09.30 Boarding closes
• 10.00 Departure
• 11.00 Departure with private car to Tetouan

You go with a private driver to the city of Tetouan. The trip by car lasts around one hour.

The driver leaves you at the roundabout in front of the Spanish consulate. Here the guide receives you and the walk around the town starts.

If you wish you can go up to the viewpoint where you see the whole city (you have to be in shape).

The guide shows you all the places of historical interest, The Medina, The Jalifa Palace,The Mellah, the Jewish Quarter, the Royal Palace and the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Moroccan Arts.

It is very interesting to visit the leather tanners, we want to warn that there is a very strong smell that you can fight with some mint leaves.

15.00 Lunch at typical restaurant INCLUDED (drinks are noot included)
Menu:
Harira (soup).
CousCous (chicken stew).
Lamb or chicken skewers.
Tea with pastes.

At the end of the afternoon you have approximately 3 hours of free time in the Souk to go shopping, there is a wide offer; lamps, tapestries, tea sets, leather and silver articles.
You can also buy tea, species, nuts, datiles by weight. There is no problem to bring the products on the ferry.
Maximum one kilo each. (If the ferry has departed late, the free time is reduced).

• 17.30 Departure from Tetouan
• 19.00 Arrival to the port
• 19.30 Boarding closes
• 20.00 Departure
• 20.35  Arrival to Tarifa port
• 21.00 Back in Tarifa

Prices

Meeting point

The meeting point is the INFORMATION COUNTER at the Maritime Station in Tarifa.
You have to arrive 1 hour before boarding.

Warranty

In extreme weather conditions (strong winds) the excursion can be canceled, if the maritime traffic stops. In this case you will have your money back.

If the ferry gets canceled due to technical problems, we offer to travel with the next ferry with a later return to gain lost time whenever it's possible.

In both cases we offer to you travel another day with no extra charge.

If your booking includes hotel accomodation we dont reimburse nearer than 7 days before booking date -when the custumer want to cancel the booking.

Characteristics of the boat

Fast ferries, the boat trip takes only 35 minutes. We work with the two existing shipping companies in the Port of Tarifa. The ferries have cafeteria, bathrooms and tax free shops aboard.

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 custumer must show their passport at the port.
Some countries requires VISA, the custumer is responsible to research for the conditions for their nationality.
All custumers must fill in a form that is given in the port and later show it together with their documentation to the Moroccan policeman inside the ship. (Covid restrictions, you need a valid covid certificate for travelers)
There may be long a long queue in high season, July and August.
The customer must call the same day as departure in the morning. Schedules can change at last minute.
Due to bad weather, departures can be canceled. The same day in the morning, we make the confirmation of departures, depending on the weather conditions.
The customer has to contact with Tarifa Experience number +34 633108807, to have the confirmation.

-Recommendations:
The currency is DIRHAMS but they accept euros in Morocco.
It is advisable to bring smaller bills and coins. It's not worth changing the currency, they charge you a commission for the change of currency.
You can bring food and drinks with you.
In case you have an allergy to any food talk to the restaurant waiter and he will offer you a (simple) alternative.
We recommend to bring sun protection, cap, coat, comfortable footwear and taking medicine to avoid sea sickness (biodramina). If you have to park your car, we recommend that you arrive 1 hour before departure. We can inform you about parking areas.

Contact

tel: +34 633 10 88 07