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Asilah Medina - While tourism dominates, Asilah is said to offer a good introduction to Morocco. It hosts annual music and arts festivals, including a mural-painting festival. Thursday is market day. The International Festival, held in August, features jazz and Moroccan music as well as art exhibitions.
Many of the houses of Asilah feature mashrabiya (oriel windows). The main cultural center is the Centre Hassan II des Rencontres Internationales, which hosts festivals in the summer.
- Air-conditioned tour vehicles
- Lunch
Begin the journey at the dock or from any location of your preference. Initially, embark on a 90-minute panoramic tour across diverse sectors of the modern Tangier, getting a glimpse of the residential quarters of the various communities that dwelt in the city during the international supervision (1923-1956). Traverse through segments housing innumerable lavish homes and palatial structures, and conclude at Spartel Cape, the confluence point of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, within the African continent. Following this, we head to the Caves of Hercules for a tour. Afterward, we journey alongside the Atlantic coastline for approximately 45 minutes to reach the picturesque fishing village of Asilah. Indulge in a 60-minute on-foot exploration of the ancient Kasbah erected by the Portuguese in the 15th century, an intriguing cityscape characterized by its narrow lanes and mural art (The town is currently regarded as a cultural hub). Spare some time for leisure activities before heading back to Tangier to explore the marketplace, local bazaars, and the medina, finally winding up with a soothing cup of mint tea in socco chico …
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