The tour starts with a walk through the little souk, visiting the dried fruit, the vegetables and spice markets, as well the jewelers’ street where you will receive a full explanation of the Moroccan wedding ritual.
Then a walking tour of the medina (old town) and the Kasbah (old fortress) to discover the rich architecture. There will be a stop to see the snake charmer and a visit to one of the local bakeries to taste their delicious breads.
Lunch is offered in a typical Moroccan restaurant
Then it is on to a bazaar where you will learn about the different types of carpets as well as local handicrafts.
After that it is a bus sightseeing tour along the sea front promenade. YOu will see the avenue Mohamed V, Severo Ochoa institute, the Portuguese, American, Italian and Spanish quarters, the real palace and on the way to the Atlantic coast we will stop at the Punico Roman Necropolis where you can enjoy some of the best views of the Straits of Gibraltar and see the tombs dating back to Roman times
After a short stop at Cape Spartel where the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea waters mix, we will have a traditional mint tea with an explanation of the mint tea rituals
We continue to Hercules’s cave, then stop at an Atlantic dune to take pictures and ride the camels (optional).
We will return to the port driving thought the glamorous neighborhood, where you will appreciate the difference between the poor and the rich areas |