Prices from 2008 !!
AN INTRODUCTION TO AL-ANDALUS, PAST AND PRESENT COVERING THE CITIES OF GIBRALTAR, CÓRDOBA, SEVILLE, RONDA, GRANADA AND THE ALPUJARRA MOUNTAINS.
(Prices below the itinerary)
Day 1 - Sunday
ARRIVAL DAY (GRX/SVQ/AGP)
Airport Pickup and transport to arranged accommodation.
12:10 - 17:10 Arrival at Airport (GRX/SVQ/AGP) -- Málaga, Spain
Airport pickups and transfer to Gibraltar.
13:30 - 15:00 Accommodation & Meal -- Gibraltar, Spain
Arrival at Hotel by Gibraltar (Jabl-Tarr); introduction to the tour, accommodation and
rest.
17:30 - 20:30 Introduction to the City & Free time to explore -- Gibraltar, Spain
After a welcome meal, you will be introduced Travel Guide who will inform you about
the Route Program from here.
During the afternoon you will be able to rest, move freely or ask our guide for advice
on where to go.
21:00 - 22:30 Dinner at Hotel -- Gibraltar, Spain
There is a meal organised at the hotel at 20:30.
Halal food food at the hotel will be from the local Muslim providers.
22:30 - 0:00 Rest star Hotel in Gibraltar -- Gibraltar
Day 2 - Monday
TARIQ'S ROUTE - RONDA VISIT -- Paseo de la Ribera, Córdoba, Spain
8:30 - 19:00 Transfer to Córdoba through Spain's Southern Mountain Ranges
10:30 - 17:00 Introduction to Ronda fortress city
14:00 - 15:30 Mid day meal at Ronda restaurant -- Ronda restaurant
17:30 - 20:00 Departure to Córdoba
20:30 - 22:00 Special Dinner in Córdoba -- Hotel by Córdoba's Historical centre.
There is a meal organised at the hotel at 20:30.
Halal food food at the hotel will be from local Muslim providers.
22:30 - 0:00 Rest at Hotel in Córdoba -- Hotel in Córdoba
Day 3 - Tuesday
CÓRDOBA THE CALIPHATE'S HOME -- Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain
9:30 - 11:00 Medinat Al Zahra (check Satelite View on Map) -- Medina Azahara, Cordoba, Spain
We will be able to appreciate the Ruins of Medinat al Zahra, the Court-City of the
Omayads.
11:00 - 12:30 AL ANDALUS - AN INTRODUCTION -- Cordoba, Spain
At our arrival in Córdoba city we will visit the Towe Museum of the Calahorra, situated
in one of the old city towers by the side of the Rio Guadalquivir.
13:30 - 15:30 Cordoba Mosque/Cathedral -- Cordoba, Spain
We will then walk to Cordoba's Mosque, the biggest and most famous mosque in the
Caliphate of Al Andalus.
14:30 - 16:30 Mid day meal in Córdoba – Córdoba
16:00 Archeological Museum of Córdoba.
18:30 - 22:00 Cordoba walk - Medina city streets -- Cordoba, Spain
A walk through the old Medina, a labyrinth of little streets of Cordoba surrounding the
Mosque along the riverside. Visitors will be taken to the 'Casa Andalusi' a typical and
very well restored Andalusi house in the Medina open as a museum by our Friend
Salma a Palestinian resident in Cordoba. Also on the route we will see a X Century
Mosque and a XIII Century Sinagoge, and a historical Souq (Historical market), within
the most typical and well preserved streets of the old Medina and other of the city's
features.
This will lead us back over the old bridge to our vehicles and towards the Cordoba
Hotel 'Los Abetos' where visitors will find a wide range of facilities, sport areas, garden
and spaces to move freely within.
20:30 - 21:30 Dinner in Córdoba -- Córdoba
22:30 - 0:00 Rest at Hotel in Córdoba -- Hotel in Córdoba
Day 4 – Wednesday
SEVILLE, CAPITAL SINCE THE FALL OF AL-ANDALUS
9:00 - 11:30 Road Route to Sevilla along river side
11:30 - 13:30 Giralda tower and Medina walk -- Sevilla, Spain
14:30 - 16:00 Mid day Snack at Seville -- Seville
16:30 - 19:00 Reales Alcázares de Sevilla -- Sevilla, Spain
20:00 - 21:00 Surprise Dinner at Seville's Historical City -- Seville's Historical City
21:00 - 22:30 Rides & Tours in Seville -- Seville
GPS Tours of the City, Boat-Tours on GuadalQuivir, Horse Carriadge Tours or simply
free touring and shopping time in Seville.
22:30 - 07:30 Rest at accommodation by Seville's historical centre -- Self catering apartments in Seville
Day 5 - Thursday
GRANADA VISIT - ALHAMRA
8:30 - 11:30 Sevilla-Granada Transfer -- Andalusia, Spain
12:00 - 14:30 AL HAMBRA Excusrion -- Alhambra, Granada, Spain
Now we are in full context of what Al Andalus was, where and how it flourished and
developed and how it stands today, we are ready to fully appreciate the most worthy of
all trusts to the city of Granada and to humanity, The Albambra Palace and Gardens.
During he walk to the Alhambra through Granada, our guide will spot out some local
churches which where originally mosques, concluding at the forest surrounding the
Alhambra and it's gardens.
The visit of the Alhambra will be by the hand of an official guide from the Alhambra's
administration organism who will give us an into the History of Alandalus, Granda and
the Alhambra, from the official, Spanish point of view. After the tour we will be able to
enjoy the Gardens and surroundings of the Palace untill our stomach take us down
again for snaks, teas and coffees at our favourite Kebab house and Tea saloon in
Granada.
After the snack you will be able to rest, move freely or ask our guide to take you to one
of our favourite places or walks.
15:30 - 20:30 Introduction to Granada city and free time to exlore -- Granada. Spain
After the mid day snack at one of our favourite establishements known popularly as
'Yasin's Tea & Kebab Saloon', you will be able to rest, move freely or ask our guide to
take you to one of our favourite places or walks, or just... shop for souvenirs!
19:30 - 20:30 Installation at Apartments in Granada -- Granada, Spain
21:00 - 22:30 Dinner in Granada and Free Evening -- Granada, Spain
22:30 - 0:00 Rest at Apartments in Granada -- Apartments in Granada
Day 6 - Friday
GRANADA VISIT & JUM'A
10:00 - 13:30 GRANADA ALBAYCIN WALK -- Albaicín, Granada
After your guide will part to walk with you along our introduction to the Albaizin, the
most Andalusi and better preserved historical part of Granada, overlooking the
Alhambra from many different 'Miradores'.
13:30 - 14:30 GRANADA MOSQUE TOUR -- Albaicin, Granada
After the walk, no better place to refresh then the Mezquita Mayor of Granada. Placed
in the middle of the Albaicin, with gardens ovelooking the Alhabra, we will be able to
freshen up and rest or be shown the facilities and architecture of the mosque,
including the minaret!
14:30 - 15:30 JUM'A AT GRANADA MOSQUE -- GRANADA MOSQUE
Jum'a at Granada's most popular and beautiful mosque. Visitors will be able to get a
feel of Granada's rich local Muslim community.
After the Jum'a there is a Cous-Cous lamb tagine meal offered with, also a chance to
talk and meet up personally with Muslim individuals or collectives from Granada.
16:30 - 20:00 Albaicin walks & 'Souk' Street visit -- Granada
After the meal, as the group enjoys the mosque's garden's & surrounding area, we will
be able to expand a little and enjoy the surrounding areas of the mosque, Balcón de
San Nicolás, and surrounding streets, squares & coffee terraces, before heading back
down through another part of the Albaicin streets to the local 'Souk' street where we
will find a variety of little shops, snack bars, fresh juices & tea salons, as well as being
able to visit another modern mosque in this area where the Albaicin touches with the
city centre.
18:00 - 20:00 Free afternoon -- Granada
Once we reach the 'Souk street' you will be able to rest, move around freely or ask our
guide to take show you to the other mosque, at the bottom part of the Albaicin, close
to city centre.
22:00 - 23:30 Sufi Music Concert at the Konya Tea Saloon -- the Konya Tea Saloon
After dinner and refreshing at the hotel, to make the most of the evening there will be a
traditional Sufi Music concert organised for us at one of our favourite establishments,
the Konia Tea Saloon. The group playing is a local group formed by professional
musicians who dedicate their talent to the traditional 'Makamat' music scales, using
traditional including the Ney.
22:30 - 0:00 Rest at Apartments in Granada -- Apartments in Granada
Day 7 - Saturday
ALPUJARRA VISIT -- Orgiva, Andalusia, Spain
10:00 - 14:00 Bus tour of The Alpujarra, Last Muslim Lands
11:00 - 12:00 Stop at White Villages and a Natural Park in Alpujarra -- White Villages and a Natural Park in
Alpujarra
14:30 - 16:30 Special Meal at 'Baraka' Orgiva -- 'Baraka' Orgiva
17:30 - 19:30 Visit to the Countryside Mosque and farms in Orgiva -- Orgiva
20:00 - 21:00 Return to Granada
21:00 - 22:30 Free Meal plan and evening in Granada -- Granada
23:00 - 0:00 Rest at Apartments in Granada -- Apartments in Granada
Day 8 – Sunday
DEPARTURE DAY (AFTER 7days OR OTHER ARRANGEMENTS/ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS)
TOUR PRICES IN ANDALUSIA:
No travel insurance included, if desired we can arrange.
FAMILIAR GROUP ARRANGEMENTS:
Includes: tour plan and documentation, bookings and reservals, administrative assistance, transport by car or van, fuel, permanent group assistance and historical account throughout the tour.
Does not include: Specific official guides to Alhambra, monuments in Cordoba nor in Seville. Ticket fees for Alhambra, Córdoba Mosque, Sevilla’s AlKasr, Cathedral and Giralda Minarete tower and a selection of monuments in Ronda are not included. For accommodation and meals, see options below.
5 Seat car ........ 2-4 pax group price 200 €/day plus accommodation.
7-9 Seat van.....4-8 pax group price 250 €/day plus accommodation.
ACCOMMODATION CHOICE:
Budget ..……............. 20€ person/night (Hostel, B&B or 2 star hotel).
'Romantic'…….......... 35€ person/night (Historical centre Apartments, pintoresque 3 star hostels or hotels).
'Deluxe'.................... 60€ person/night (Pintoresque 3-4 star hotels or lodges within the historical centres).
LARGE GROUP ARRANGEMENTS:
Includes: Tour plan and documentation, bookings and reservals, administrative assistance, transport by private bus or minibus, permanent group assistance, historical guidance and account throughout the tour, specific official guides to Alhambra, Córdoba's historical centre and monuments, Medinat al Zahra as well as Seville's historical centre and Monuments. Also includes ticket fees for Alhambra, Córdoba Mosque, Sevilla’s AlKasr, Cathedral and Giralda Minarete tower and a selection of monuments in Ronda.
3 night group tour prices per person | 15 pax | 20 pax | 25 pax | 30 pax & over |
No accommodation | 240,00 € | 195,00 € | 165,00 € | 150,00 € |
'Budget' | 300,00 € | 255,00 € | 225,00 € | 210,00 € |
'Romantic' | 334,50 € | 289,50 € | 259,50 € | 244,50 € |
'Deluxe' | 420,00 € | 375,00 € | 345,00 € | 330,00 € |
Breakfast +dinner supplement | 60,00 € | 60,00 € | 60,00 € | 60,00 € |
Full board supplement | 90,00 € | 90,00 € | 90,00 € | 90,00 € |
4 night group tour prices per person: | 15 pax | 20 pax | 25 pax | 30 pax & over | ||
No accommodation | 280,00 € | 220,00 € | 180,00 € | 160,00 € | ||
Budget | 360,00 € | 300,00 € | 260,00 € | 240,00 € | ||
Romantic | 406,00 € | 346,00 € | 306,00 € | 286,00 € | ||
Deluxe | 520,00 € | 460,00 € | 420,00 € | 400,00 € | ||
Breakfast +dinner supplement | 80,00 € | 80,00 € | 80,00 € | 80,00 € | ||
Full board supplement | 120,00 € | 120,00 € | 120,00 € | 120,00 € |
5 night group tour prices per person | 15 pax | 20 pax | 25 pax | 30 pax & over | |
No accommodation | 300,00 € | 250,00 € | 200,00 € | 175,00 € | |
Budget | 400,00 € | 350,00 € | 300,00 € | 275,00 € | |
Romantic | 457,50 € | 407,50 € | 357,50 € | 332,50 € | |
Deluxe | 600,00 € | 550,00 € | 500,00 € | 475,00 € | |
Breakfast +dinner supplement | 100,00 € | 100,00 € | 100,00 € | 100,00 € | |
Full board supplement | 150,00 € | 150,00 € | 150,00 € | 150,00 € |
7 night group tour prices per person | 15 pax | 20 pax | 25 pax | 30 pax & over |
Only tour with no accommodation | 350,00 € | 280,00 € | 245,00 € | 210,00 € |
Budget accom. | 490,00 € | 420,00 € | 385,00 € | 350,00 € |
Romantic accom. | 570,50 € | 500,50 € | 465,50 € | 430,50 € |
Deluxe accom. | 770,00 € | 700,00 € | 665,00 € | 630,00 € |
Breakfast + Special dinner supplement | 140,00 € | 140,00 € | 140,00 € | 140,00 € |
Full board supplement | 210,00 € | 210,00 € | 210,00 € | 210,00 € |
MEALS ARRANGED FOR LARGER GROUP VISITS (HALAL): Catered Menu Meals for groups are arranged at the different locations throughout the tour.
- FULL BOARD: +35 € PERSON/DAY
- HALF BOARD (Breakfast and a very special evening meal): +20 €/PERSON/DAY.
- MID DAY SNACK OR MENU MEAL: +10 € PERSON/DAY
- Prearranged meals available only for groups size 20 and above.
OTHER EXPENSES AND OPTIONS:
- POCKET MONEY ADVISED:
60 € PERSON FOR OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: boat rides in Seville (16€), horse carriadge tours in Córdoba or Seville (from 50€/4 passengers), Flamenco shows (20-30€), shows or events, traditional workshops or other activities.
For more options and ideas please check our online booking form at: http://www.alandalus-experience.com/contact_plan-your-own-tour.html
GROUP TOURS INTO MOROCCO:
We have a regular weekly departure every Sunday from Southern Spain7 day/6 night tour, which goes as follows through Imperial Morocco:
7 day Imperial City tour (Fez, Meknes, BeniMellal, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Tanger, Ceuta) costing from 549 € per person (NET price for individuals, negotiable for groups) in 4 star hotel double room. Individual room supplements are not included but available at an extra 136 € (no triple room option available so calculate an individual extra). Higher standard also available (5-4 star). Private tours also available upon request and quotation. Departures every Sunday for groups, private expeditions or familiar trips please inquire.
SUNDAY
Algeciras - FEZ
Departure from the Costa del Sol to Algeciras. Embark on the Fast Ferry to cross the Gibraltar Strait. Border formalities by our staff and continue the road to Fez. Lunch en route. Upon arrival, sharing rooms, dinner and overnight.
MONDAY
FEZ
Breakfast, early morning start to visit the city on a tour through the Jewish quarter or Mellalh, outside the Palais Royal. Then go into the great Medina of Fez or Old City, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Performing a tour of its streets, visit the most typical quarters: Tanners, Dressers, Carpenters and their markets, souks and other madrassas. At noon, back to the hotel, lunch and free afternoon. At night we recommend the dinner show that will offer guidance.
TUESDAY
FEZ - BENI MEKNES-MELLAL - MARRAKECH
Breakfast, our first step will Meknes, short stop for coffee and begin the sightseeing tour of this city, will see the door of "Bab Al Mansour" undoubtedly the most beautiful in Morocco. Continue to route to Beni-Mellal, our second stop for lunch (optional). We arrived in Marrakech, sharing rooms and dinner at the hotel.
WEDNESDAY
MARRAKECH
Breakfast and city tour. We will explore the field of the Koutoubia Mosque, the twin sister of the Giralda in Seville, Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace and, of course, the incomparable D'Jamaa el Fna Square, venue of the most colorful characters of the city: storytellers, snake charmers, musicians and dancers. Lunch at the hotel. At night (optional) dinner at the Marrakech palm groves, served in typical tents and enlivened by all the folklore of the country, `Fantasia Chez Ali '.
THURSDAY
MARRAKECH - CASABLANCA - RABAT
Morning departure after breakfast, to Casablanca "The industrial and economic capital of the country" sightseeing tour of the city. It stresses the Great Hassan II Mosque, a masterpiece of modern architecture Moroccan (entry optional). Free lunch and afternoon then to Rabat for dinner and overnight.
FRIDAY
RABAT - TANGER
Breakfast and visit of Rabat "The Capital of the United Alaouite" field visit the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V (visit inside), the Ruins of the Old Mosque and the Tour Hassan II (XII century). Just as an overview on our bus from the city, continue their journey towards Larache. Optional lunch and then to Tangier where he will carry out an overview of the city. Dinner and overnight.
SATURDAY
TANGIER - Ceuta - Algeciras - COSTA DEL SOL
Depart to Ceuta where shipped back to Algeciras and subsequent transfer to the various points of the Costa del Sol End of Journey.
In order to make these trips to our own schedule as and when chosen by you for a groupsize 15pax or over, the price will increase as illustrated below for the example of a 5 night-6 day program comparable to the above:
MOROCCO TOUR 6 DAYS/ 5 NIGHTS
MAY 2010 FLEXIBLE DATES (EXCEPT FOR 'FIRST WEEKEND')
Itinerario:
DÍA 1: Málaga / Algeciras - Ceuta / Casablanca
DÍA 2: Casablanca / Rabat / Marrakech
DÍA 3: Marrakech
DÍA 4: Marrakech / Meknés / Fes
DÍA 5: Fes
DÍA 6: Fes / Chauen / Ceuta - Algeciras / Málaga
Visitas a: Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Meknés, Fes y Chauen.
Services incluided:
- Bus transfer from Málaga / Algeciras + return.
- Fast Ferry tickets Algeciras / Ceuta / Algeciras.
- Bus from Ceuta, itinerary and guided visits.
- English speaking Moroccan general guide + local guides in different towns.
- Several monument entries except for Great Mosque of Hassan II in Casablanca.
- Travel assistance insurance.
- 5 nights at 3* hotels, Half board, (Dinner + Stay + breakfast, no drinks, halal menu)
CASABLANCA X 1 NIGHT, MARRAKECH X 2 NIGHTS, FES X 2 NIGHTS
- Free tour for one group leader (ie: you or me, I may negotiate another one).
Prices per person in double room VAT included:
15 / 19 PAX 556,00 Euros.
20 / 24 PAX 475,00 Euros.
25 / 29 PAX 425,00 Euros.
30 / 34 PAX 389,00 Euros.
35 / 39 PAX 367,00 Euros.
40 / 44 PAX 349,00 Euros.
45 / 49 PAX 335,00 Euros.
50 / 54 PAX 325,00 Euros.
Individual room supplement...75,00 Euros.
Discount for 3rd person in tripple room...10%
Discount for children aged 4/12 años...25%
Optional suplements:
- Full meal regime suplement (6 meals on route, no drinks, halal menu)....55,00 Euros.
- 'Fantasía' Dinner in Marrakech (bus + guide + dinner with folchloric show + 'fantasía')...45,00 Euros.
- Suplement entry to Great Mosque of Hassan II in Casablanca...12,00 Euros.
Other seasonal offers towards this Easter hollidays in Morocco on an 'add on' basis, are:
(for an exclusive group arrangement or other dates for 'add on' please inquire as prices may differ)
CEUTA 3 DAYS (2 nights)
Ceuta, Tetuán y Chaouen. Ht Tryp Ceuta 4**** en Bead plus Breakfast. Visits included
Easter group price: 169€
HOLY TOWNS OF THE NORTH 4 DAYS (3nights)
Chaouen, Fes, Meknés, Volubilis and Moulay Idriss. Hotels 4*. Breakfast and dinner. Visits included
Easter group price: 285€
NORTH RIF 4 DAYS (3nights)
Tetuán, Tánger, Chauen, Asilah and Ceuta. Hotels 4*. Breakfast and dinner. Visits included.
Easter group price: 249€
MARRAKECH 4 DAYS (3nights)
Casablanca, Marrakech and Rabat. Hotels 4*Hotels 4*. Breakfast and dinner. Visits included.
Easter group price: 299€
MARRAKECH 5 DAYS (4nights)
Casablanca, Marrakech, Rabat and Asilah. Hotels 4*. Breakfast and dinner. Visits included.
Easter group price: 365€
IMPERIAL TOWNS 6 DAYS (5nights)
Fes, Meknés, Marrakech, Casablanca and Rabat. Hotels 4*. Breakfast and dinner. Visits included.
Easter group price: 450€
ESCAPE TO THE DESERT 6 DAYS (5 nights)
Fes, Desert of Merzouga, Rissani and Meknés. 4 nights at hotel 4* Breakfast and dinner + 1 noche at an oasis Full board.
Easter group price: 475€
FORMATIVE TOURS INTO MOROCCO:
(Prices below the itinerary options, full board prices)
1- Andalusian Moorish Tour
- Day one: Pick-up at Tangier airport or seaport
- Educational drive overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar to Ksar Sghir (Anjra region) one of the most important debarkation areas of the expelled Moorish refugees due to its geographical closeness to Spain (8 miles).
- Dinner and night at a local village Moorish family.
- Day two: After breakfast, we head towards the weekly market of “khemis d’Anjra”.
- Guided visit to the “Thursday” souk.
- Day three: Drive to Belyounech.
- After breakfast, tour and explore Mount “Jbel Moussa & the Parsley Island”
Jbel Moussa is a mountain near Ceuta overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. It was named after Moussa Ibn Noussayr who along with Tariq Ibn Ziyad, were the first Arab senior officers to set foot on the South of the Andalousian soil. This 841 meter high mountain is exciting to climb. Having reached the top, one can enjoy a panoramic view of Algeciras, Ceuta and the famous Parsley Island which is claimed by both Morocco and Spain.
- Picnic lunch
- Spend night with a local village Moorish family
- Mention “Al-Mounia” Andalousian kings and Nobles’ summer resort + Parsley Island
- Introduction to the local high profile historic personalities of the region: Kadi (judge Ayad) and Abou Al-Aabbas Assebti.
- Spend the night in Tétouan
- Day four: Conference on the history of Tétouan by PHD, Moorish historian, and University professor M. BENABOUD
- Guided-visit of the 500 year old Medina, lunch at Dar Benjelloun, afternoon tea with Andalousian music
- Drive to Chefchaouen
- Dinner at Casa Hassan, with local music
- Meeting with a high profile local Muslim Moorish personality
- Spend the night in Chefchaouen
- Day five: Conference on the Moorish history of Chefchaouen
- Visit to Medina, Kasbah, House of culture
- Shopping
- Drive to Fes
- Spend the night in Fes
- Day six: Visit Medina, Medrasas, the Andalousian area of Fes
- Spend 2nd night in Fes
- Day seven: Drive to Rabat
- Visit: Al Oudaya, tower Hassan, Salé
- Drive to Tangier airport
- End of services
P.S: All accommodations will be in Riads or Hotels
2- Islamic Tour
- Day one: Pick-up at Tangier airport or seaport
- Educational drive overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar to Ksar Sghir (Anjra region)
- Spend the night in Tétouan
- Day two: Conference on a “General introduction to Islam”
- Guided-visit of the 500 year old Medina
- Visit to one of the first religious schools of the city “Lucas’ school “
- Day three: Visit to some of the local mosques
- Lunch at Dar Benjelloun with Sufi spiritual music
- Meeting with high calibre Muslim personalities
- Visit Dar Al-Quran: “Quranic School”
- Day four: Chefchaouen
- Meeting with a high calibre Muslim personality
- A conference on the Islamic history of the city
- Visit to Quranic Schools
- Visit to Medina, the mosques, Sufi Shrines, Brotherhoods.
- Spend the night in Fez
- Day five and six: Guided visit to the Medina, to the mosques (Al-Karaouine mosque and university), to the Al-Aattarine and Al-Bouananiya medrasas
- Day seven: Visit Moulay Abdeslam’s shrine, picnic lunch, conference on his personality
- Drive to Tangier airport
- End of services
P.S: All accommodations will be in Riads or Hotels
3- Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman Tour
- Day one : Pick-up at Tangier airport or seaport
- Visit Hercules cave
- Visit Tangier’s Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman museum
- Visit Tangier’s Phoenician cemetery
- Day two
- Drive to Ksar Sghir overlooking the strait of Gibraltar and spend the whole morning visiting the Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman arqueological remains
- Lunch in a fish restaurant overlooking the strait of Gibraltar
- Drive to Tetouan
- Spend the night in Tétouan
- Day three:
- Conference on the Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman history and presence in Tetouan and Northern Morocco
- Exhaustive and thorough guided visit to the ancient arqueologial site of TAMUDA (Berber, Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman city)
- Day four:
- Guided visit to the Arqueological museum of Tétouan
- Guided visit to the Anthropological museum of Tétouan
- Drive to Larache
- Day five:
- Detailed guided visit to the Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman city of LIXUS
- Lunch at Larache fishing port
- Spend the night hotel close to VOLUBILIS
- Day six: Exhaustive and thorough guided visit to the ancient arqueologial Roman capital of Mauritania “VOLUBILIS”
- Day seven: Drive to Rabat
- Guided visit to Chellah
- Visit the Arqueological museum of Rabat
- Drive to Tangier
- End of services
P.S: All accommodations will be in Riads or Hotels
4- Culinary Tour
- Day one :Pick-up at Tangier airport or seaport
- Educational drive overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar to Ksar Sghir (Anjra region) one of the most important debarkation areas of the expelled Moorish refugees due to its geographical closeness to Spain (8 miles) and spend the whole day
- Spend the night with a local family
- Tour the Anjra region
- Day two :Visit to the “Thursday” souk
- Preparing and cooking organic chicken + organic vegetarian dishes
- Day three : Drive to Belyounech
- Spend night with a local family
- Preparing and cooking fish dishes
- Spend the night in Tétouan
- Day four: Conference on the history of Tétouan, guided-visit of the 500 year old medina
- Lunch at Dar Benjelloun, afternoon tea with Andalousian music
- Conference on Tetuani Moorish-Andalousian cuisine
- 2nd night in Tetouan
- Day five to day seven: Shopping in the local food markets ( spices / vegetables / meat and fish)
- Cooking workshops
- Moorish Tetouani Pastilla
- Anchovy Tajines
- Vegetarian local salads and dishes
- Original Moroccan mint tea
- Moroccan pancakes ( Paghrir + Rghayef)
- Moroccan bread (pan bread “makla”+ different types of Moroccan granary breads; wheat, barley, multi grain…”)
- Moroccan pastries….
- Drive to Tangier
- End of services
P.S: All accommodations will be in Riads or Hotels
5- Organic Farming Tour
- Day one: Pick-up at Tangier airport or seaport
- Educational drive overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar to Ksar Sghir (Anjra region) one of the most important debarkation areas of the expelled Moorish refugees due to its geographical closeness to Spain (8 miles) and spend the whole day
- Spend the night with a local family
- Day two: Tour the Anjra region
- Visit to the “Thursday” souk
- Help the local farmers in their daily tasks
- To toil the soil
- To collect vegetables
- To pick up fruits
- To take care of livestock
- Day three: Drive to HAYDRA-NEGRO
- Day four : Drive to Kitane
- Day five: In kitane
- Day six and seven: In OUED LAOU
- Drive to Tangier
- End of services
6- Olive Oil Tour
- Day one: Pick-up at Tangier airport
- Educational drive through the Anjra region and through the first olive tree plantations
- Spend first night in Chefchaouen
- Day two:
- Conference on the history of olive tree plantations in Northern Morocco
- Conference on how the Moroccans perceive culturally and religiously the olive tree
- Conference on the endless sorts of Moroccan olives and the way the Moroccans prepare them
- Day three: Drive to Awlad ben jamaa
Awlad ben jamaa is a beautiful small village located in the very heart of the olive region of Northern Morocco (some 200 km South-East of Tetouan). Rural and mountainous, the bulk of its activity is oriented towards the “olive industry”. The views and the landscape are simply breathtaking….
- Spend the whole stay with local families
- Day four: Olive collecting
- Day five: Spend the day at traditional stone olive grinding mills
- Extraction of 100% organic extra virgin olive oil
- Day six: Visit the beautiful area
- Day seven: Drive back through Ketama, lunch, and drive to Tangier
- End of services
P.S: All meals and accommodation with local village families
7- Trekking Tour
- Day one: Pick-up at Tangier airport or seaport
- Educational drive overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar to Ksar Sghir (Anjra region) one of the most important debarkation areas of the expelled Moorish refugees due to its geographical closeness to Spain (8 miles).
- Drive to Belyounech
- Dinner and night with a local village family
- Day two: After breakfast, tour and explore Mount “Jbel Moussa & the Parsley Island”
Jbel Moussa is a mountain near Ceuta overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. It was named after Moussa Ibn Noussayr who along with Tariq Ibn Ziyad, were the first Arab senior officers to set foot on the South of the Andalousian soil. This 841 meter high mountain is exciting to climb. Having reached the top, one can enjoy a panoramic view of Algeciras, Ceuta and the famous Parsley Island which is claimed by both Morocco and Spain.
- Picnic lunch
- Mention “Al-Mounia” Andalousian kings and Nobles summer resort + Parsley Island
- Introduction to the local high profile historic personalities of the region: Kadi (judge Ayad) and Abi Al-Aabbas Assebti
- Drive to Tetouan and spend the night
- Day three: Walk to Bouanane 400 meters high mountain infront of the city, continue to the waterfalls of Zarka picnic lunch and reach Azla
- Day four and five: Drive to Larbaa Benihassane, trek and climb mount Kelti (1929 meters high)
- Accommodation and meals with local mountain village families
- Day six:
- Drive to AKCHOUR : Almost 4 hours trekking and walking in the water towards the famous Bridge of god
- Typical lunch by the side of the bridge
- Day seven to nine
- Drive to Ketama and climb the highest mountain in Northern Morocco: Mount Tidghine almost (3000 meters high)
- Accommodation and meals with local mountain village families
- End of services transfer to Tangier airport or port
Included: Transportation (by car and by mules), all meals and accommodation and the services of a professional guide.
Prices for all the above mentioned tours:
1st option:
3 days and 2 nights, full board
- 200€/person, for a group of 17 to 21 people in double room
- 225€/person, for a group of 11 to 16 people in double room
- 245€/person, for a group of 06 to 10 people in double room
2nd option:
7 days and 6 nights, full board
- 520€/person, for a group of 17 to 21 people in double room
- 587€/person, for a group of 11 to 16 people in double room
- 656€/person, for a group of 06 to 10 people in double room
We take into consideration supporting both local families and communities.
ORGANISED GROUP TOURS INTO MOROCCO:
OTHER PRIVATE TOURS INTO MOROCCO:
Ancient Maghreb (Morocco and Andalusia) 3 Nights in Andalucia, 7 Nights in Morocco ten days to submerge into an exotic environment of Islamic heritage and culture within ancient Al-Andalus and modern Morocco, covering the heart of the history of the Maghreb . The journey begins in Cordoba, once capital of the Caliphate of Al-Andalus. We will be visiting the Mosque of Cordoba and the remains of the luxurious palace and centre of government, Medinat al-Zahra. The next stop is Seville, the inminent Taifa Kingdom which once nearly took over the entire land of Al-Andalu. And we’ll spend the last night in Spain in Granada, the last Muslim lands of al-Andalus, visiting the Alhambra palaces and gardens, a beautiful example of Islamic art and architecture, before leaving the city to cross the Strait of Gibraltar. The trip into Morocco will endure another 7 days, unraveling the mystery of more than 2000 km of Imperial Morocco to reach the majestic Sahara. We will visit to the imperial cities of Fez, Meknes, Marrakech and Rabat, and later head South towards the Sahara dunes to stay overnight at an oasis to which we are taken to by camel. During this journey we will come into close contact with the people of Morocco, their customs, tradition and food.
ARAB TOUR NIGHTS 7 nights visiting Chefchaouen, Fez, Marrakech, Warzazate , including a camel rides into to the dunes of Merzouga (2 hours) with a night at an oasis staying at a Berber tent.
MOROCCO ADVENTURE 7 Nights. Get close to nature and travel through the natural park of Talasemtane (Chefchaouen) and Mount Toubkal (High Atlas). * This trip is recommended for people in good physical condition.
Sufi SPIRITUAL TRIP 3 or 7 Nights. For those looking for the experience of transformation, we offer a tour visiting different Sufi Tarika founded between the twelfth and eighteenth century, as Mashishia, Darikowia, Tijani, Bushishia, Nassiriya .. . For more information, please contact us directly.
BUSINESS TRIP 4 Nights. For advice on purchases: business, homes and buildings. Public relations and organization of meetings and conferences.
EXPLORE NORTHERN MOROCCO 3 Nights Tangier, Asilah, Tetouan, Fez, Chefchaouen
PRIVATE SMALL GROUP TOUR PRICES IN MOROCCO:
Includes tour-plan, bookings and reservals, administrative assistance, transportation, fuel, general tour guide and assistant and accommodation in our selected hotel/hostel or self catering apartments. No travel insurance included, if desired we can arrange it.
SMALL GROUPS:
2-4 pax group price 200 €/day plus accommodation (see below).
4-8 pax group price 250 €/day plus accommodation (see below).
ACCOMMODATION:
Budget ..……………….. 10-15€ person/night.
Standard ‘Nice’….…..... 25-35€ person/night.
Luxurious…………..…. 40-50€ person/night.
BREAKFAST AND ONE EVENING MEAL A DAY:
+15 €/PERSON/DAY (add 15 daily to the above price)
FERRY TRANSFER FROM SPAIN TO MOROCCO:
· SINGLE ADULT 31 €
· SINGLE CHILD 19 € (Age 3 to 12 years)
· VEHICLE TRANSPORT from SPAIN TO MOROCCO 85 €
DISCOVER MAURITANIA: The true beduin experience.
Going to Mauritania from London to Las Palmas – Nouakchott returning the same way. (The flight Las Palmas – Nouakchott/ Nouakchott - Las Palmas: 400 €)
PROGRAM for 8/10days
- Reception in the airport, housing in apartment of the capital and visit to Former Port and
evening on the beach.
- Visit to Matamoulana educational city to 180Km. Of the capital, we will travel in 4x4 and
80Km. will be of dunes, we will enter the desert and will come to the village Matamoulana, connected to the the Tijany sufi tariqa, where children of the whole Africa learn classical Arabic and the Qur’an. There we will visit the governor of the village Sheik Hajj Mishri and stay to find the peace of the night in the desert.
- Return Nouakchott to take the route of Atar, 500Km. know its Oasis, to visit Chinguetti and
its libraries containing original surviving documents from al-Andalus. And visit to the Sawiah Qadiria.
- Visit to the National Park of the Banc d´Arguin, a bay where the fish of the bank sub Saharan
are going to spawn and the migratory birds of Europe are going to hibernate. Route in Ship,
desert beaches, baths of sand.
- Visits Nouakchott’s Souks.
Prices in Mauritania (4x4 transport included): (7 days minimum.)
2 People……… 150€ person/day.
5 people….….. 120€ person/day.
10 people…….. 70€ person/day.
(All included, except flight and travel insurance)
Recommendations:
Comfortable clothes, repellent of mosquitoes, sleeping bag, visa for Mauritania.
Dear guests,
We want you to be completely confident and trouble free in order to get the maximum from your trip, for this reason we've thought of everything. We can plan ongoing tours or adventure trips from Andalusia through Morocco and even private tours into Mauritania (though given the present affairs there is no demand for Mauritania, if desired please inquire for a detailed study of this trip).
We can also schedule and arrange any type of event in the locations above; our local teams are fully available for your requirements, be it travelling logistics and guidance or planning and full assistance towards any type of event, conference, study group, wedding or celebration, film documentation, production or the similar.
As a company we work and research to bring out the true history of Al-Andalus, beyond the usual commercial packages which not only give a fabulous historical version but also are budget trips planned around standard commercial hotels and if meals included they are very basic 'hotel menu' dinners, so really there is no comparison with what we offer as locals, as experts on Islamic and Andalusi culture and as hosts to a unique experience in Al-Andalus.
We are here to serve the traveler and our wish is for these lands to be known under their best light, with no worries and in a way which supports local individuals, trades and crafts which tie into our philosophy. Please get to us and we will talk through any subject in order to achieve this.
To the present day this is what we can offer and we believe it to be enough for those interested in this area to get a comprehensive idea of what Al-Andalus was, where it came from and what it is today.
Please contact us directly for any further inquiry, adjustment, specific requirements or any other question about the tours above mentioned.
With best regards from Granada, Spain.
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Ahmad Zaruq Summers
General Manager
www.alandalus-experience.com
az@alandalus-experience.com
Spain mobile: +34 622 236 421
Skype: zaruqsummers
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U.K.: +44 20 7193 7913
U.S.: +1 360 450 6886
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