Morocco trip
A three day trip Morocco, max 4 people, 1500,- Euros all inclusive ( € 375, – EUR PP)
A four day trip Morocco / wildlife combined, max 4 pers. 1750,- Euros all inclusive ( € 437,5o )
The Morocco trip is a fantastic combination of sailing and culture. A short introduction to both. Ideal for a group of friends or family.
Roughly a trip to Morocco looks like this: boarding in the morning around 8-9 o´clock. The trip to Morocco leads to the port of Smir, north east Morocco and takes between 6 and 9 hours. This means that we stay on the Mediterranean side of the Strait. During this trip there will be ample time for lunch and a swim. From the port of Smir there is the possibility to take a taxi to the various towns (M´diq, Tetouan and Chefchouen) in the area to have dinner and a strawl around. For this, you have plenty of time in the afternoon upon arrival and/or the next day. You will spend the night on board, there are two cabins available. You can also take a shower on board, though it is often more convenient to do this in the port. On day 2, there is plenty of time to wonder around in one of the towns in the area. Later in the afternoon we head to Ceuta, a beautiful Spanish enclave in North Africa. Also, you can look around and eat the evening meal. The next day, around noon we head towards Estepona.
We add an extra day to the Morocco trip and will explore the Strait of Gibraltar to see dolphins, turtles, killer whales and pilot whales. At night we stay in Gibraltar.
A short description of north east Morocco:
It is a fascinating country with beautiful cities like Chefchouen, Essaouira and Tangier. From snake charmers in Marrakesh Djemaa el Fna square to colorful souks and gold sand hills in the desert.
Medieval towns are interspersed with ancient Berber fortresses and magnificent Islamic buildings, fertile fields, but also hot, dry desert winds. All the ingredients are there for a wonderful stay. Unfortunatly we won´t be able to stay that long, however you might get an idea and a feel for the country with a visit of Tetouan and Chefchaouen.
The original sections of the Tetouan medina form part of UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Tetouan was particularly important in the Islamic period from the 8th century because it served as the main link between Morocco and Andalusia. After the reconquest, the town was rebuilt by Andalusian refugees who had been expelled by the Spaniards. This is well illustrated by its art and architecture, which clearly show Andalusian influences. Although one of the smallest Moroccan medina’s, Tetouan has the most complete and least affected by subsequent outside influences. The Medina of Tetouan is surrounded by a historic wall of about five miles long and accessible through seven gates.
You have the whole day to explore one of the prettiest towns in northern Morocco. The amazing thing about Chefchaouen is that all the buildings and houses are painted in artsy blue. There is a clear mountain light on the city, which makes it seem magical. Chefchaouen was founded in the 15th century by descendants of the Prophet Muhammad, and is called the holy city. It is not surprising therefore to find that there are many mosques and prayer houses of Sufis. After the Christians in southern Spain, Muslims have driven many Moors settled in Chefchaouen. This is clearly seen in the architecture of the city.
