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Two
Continents
Independent non-group walking
holiday
With
walks in the south of Spain and the north of
Morocco
This 8 day non-group walking adventure can be arranged
for just a couple or a number of friends travelling to-gether.
It is based on our classic Two Continents guided walking
holiday. It is similar in format to our program
of Self
Guided holidays in Spain with the
exception that, in Morocco, we engage local
guides to accompany the walks and most meals are included within the
holiday costs. (See What is included)
The holiday may be started on any date and
there is a choice of two itineraries
to satisfy personal preferences and the travel
options available at time of booking. Both start
in Tarifa, the most southerly point of Europe and
easily accessible from Malaga and Gibraltar
airports.
Itinerary 1 Tarifa - Tangier -
Chefchaouen - Fes for onward travel in Morocco or
departure from Fes airport.
Itinerary 2 Tarifa - Tangier -
Chefchaouen - Tetouen -Tarifa for onward travel
or departure from Spain.
Click here
for Itinerary 2
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Itinerary 1 Tarifa - Chefchaouen - Fes
Day
1 - To Tarifa
Tarifa is located about an hour
from Gibraltar and two hours from Malaga airorts.
This remarkable small fortified town is the most
southerly point in Europe and takes it's name
from the first Moors who crossed the straights
from Africa in 710AD. The fee charged to shipping
passing through 'the straights' came to be known
as the 'tarif' and is now a common word in many
languages.
Your hotel is built into the fortified walls
of this old Arab Hispanic town and is just a
stones throw from the harbour where you depart for
Africa.
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Day 2 - Sierra de la Luna
The
first walk starts to the east of Tarifa. After a
short road transfer you take a pretty, shady path
that follows the Rio de los Mujeres
through the cork oaks of Los Alcornocales and
up to the ridge of La Luna.
Here you may stop for apicnic lunch with far
reaching views across the Straights to Jebel
Musa and, on a fine day, the Rif
mountains beyond. The walk along the ridge is
easy and the descent to El Bujeo is
gentle .The walk ends with drinks under the pines
at Huerte Grande
Walking time 5 Hours
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Day
3- To Africa and the Rif
From
Tarifa we take the fast ferry to Tangier.
Everything is so different but modern Tangier has
an unexpected affluence. Our walk to Cape Spartel
starts in the pine forests to the west of the
city and close to the King's summer palace. It is
a delightful coastal walk with great views across
to Cape Trafalgar, scene of the most famous of
all sea battles (1805)
Walking time 3 - 4 Hours
After lunch at Cape Spartel you transfer by
road to Chefchaouen where you stay for
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Day 4 - Back in time
After
a breakfast of fresh orange, crepes and
honey your walk takes you through the east gate
of the medina and back into the past. As
you pass through countryside you see fully laden
donkeys heading into market and Berber
ladies tending the pastures, sights that have
changed little since medieval times. For lunch
you will stop for a traditional meal in a Berber
village on the south side of Jebel Tissouka.
You can then choose to continue the circular walk
back to Chaouen or return by 4x4. Walking
time 5 or 3 Hours
Before
dinner drinks on your sumptuous roof terrace and
time to reflect on a very special day
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Day 5 - A day in 'Chaouen
"Chefchaouen
is one of the most beautiful towns of Morocco and
hangs like a crescent from the twin horns of
Jebel Tisouka (2,050m) and Jebel Megou (1,616m).
The medina, a mass of red tiled roofs crisp white
and blue washed walls is a precious 15th century
relic from the civilision of al -Andalus"
Our exceptional accommodation within the medina
is a masterpiece of Moroccan interior design
and a great place to stay in this unique,
colorful and friendly town. The souk and
bazaars are full of enticing hand made
goods and there is a photgraphic 'gem' at every
turn of the eye. A day to explore, relax and
enjoy. |
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Day 6 -
Onwards to Fes
The
journey from Chaouen to Fes by road is just over
4 hours. On route we break to journey for our
final rural walk through the wooded southern
slopes of the Rif, followed by lunch in a
traditional rural house. This is good preparation
before our arrival into Fes regarded by many as
the most complete Islamic medieval city in the
world. We stay for our last two nights in a
sumptuous riad close to the Medina
Walking time 3 - 4 Hours |
Day 7 - The Imperial City of
Fes
The old medina can be initially mind boggling and
overwhelming to the unsuspecting visitor. It is
home to around 150,00 people and has not
significantly changed for a 1,000 years. Once you
adjust to the scale and pace of the medina, it
reveals it's charms in most unexpected ways. Our
escorted walking tour starts from our hotel,
exploring and seeking out the very best parts of
this huge walled medieval city. The tour can take
from 2 to 4 hours depending on distractions and
includes a break for a tranquil and traditional Fassi
lunch.
Walking time 3 - 4 Hours
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Day 8 - Buen Viaje
Guests
choosing this itnerary are likely to be leaving
from Fes airport on an evening flight. This
should allow some extra time in the medina for
sightseeing and bargaining in the souk! |
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Cost per person £795*
*Based on a group of two
people sharing.
Cost per person for larger groups will be less
Please ask for details.
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For
more information click on the link below
What
is included
Travel
The walks
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