This white city is an open-air art gallery
Asilah, the first harbor of the Atlantic coast, was founded in the 8th century BC by the Phoenicians, who named the settlement Zili.
Asilah was a constant battle ground. In 1589, control passed from the Portuguese to the Spanish, who held the town for 80 years before Sultan Moulay Ismail stormed the defenses in 1691
The Spanish built a Harmonious New Town beside the Medina, from which a slowly evolving new harbor and beaches extend northwards along the coast.
ITINERARY
Your adventure begins just after I pick you up from Tangier. The trip between Tangier and Asilah will allow you to contemplate the different landscapes, Berber villages, the Atlantic coast, wild beaches and summer resorts.
After Lunch in a Local Fish restaurant, we’ll head to The Zelaka. It’s a quiet but pretty enough square with a couple of café-restaurants look on the walls of the old town. The 16th century Portuguese ramparts of Asilah are of attractively worn yellow stone.
Bab el Bhar, Bab el Homar and Bab el Kasbah. The latter leads from Place Zelaka directly into the old government quarter of the town, now dominated by the recently enlarged Great Mosque with its distinctive octagonal minaret and the magnificent “Centre Hassan II des rencontres Internationales. ” This new cultural centre is at its busiest during the August Festival, but at other times stages number of art exhibitions, concerts and sales of work among its tiled courtyards.
MEETING LOCATION + TOUR DURATION
Meeting location: Port, Airport, Hotel or any other meeting point in Tangier as requested by you.
For those who are coming by Fast ferry from Tarifa, I’ll be holding a sign paper with your name in the port of Tanger ville.
End location: Port, Airport, Hotel or any other meeting point in Tangier as requested by you.
TRANSPORTATION
Air conditioned Van with enough space for everyone to be comfortable.
I have access to larger vehicles for bigger groups
I invite you to contact me for a quote.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Other: -My time and service as your private guide
-Assistance at Arrival and Departure in the port of Tangier
-Transportation by modern, air conditioned vehicle with a private driver
-Asilah Private walking Tour
-Local taxes
ESTIMATED LOCAL CASH NEEDED
1000 Moroccan Dirham – 1000 Moroccan Dirhams
A good lunch starts at 500 Dirham depending on the type of food and restaurant.
Optional expenses such as snacks or souvenirs.
Note that both Euros & USD are accepted in Chefchaouen. There are also many ATMs and most of the shops & restaurants accept credit cards.
WHAT’S EXTRA
Other: Lunch
There are different menus & Restaurants categories. All depends on your budget and preferences.
RESTRICTIONS
I do not have any restrictions in regard to my guiding, I can offer a full range of experiences.