This
tour is designed for those wishing to enjoy the best of
Andalucian culture and natural beauty with the exoticness
of Africa located only 1 hour across the Straits. The tour
pace is gentle with walks of up to 4 or 5 hours a day with
plenty of breaks and interesting interpretive moments. The
emphasis of the week is to introduce visitors to Andalucia’s
lovely culture, food, geography and liveliness combined
with the age-old practice of Morocco’s hill tribes,
market society and relaxed mannerisms.
DAY 1: (Sunday)
You are met at Malaga airport (16:00 hrs). After a private
shuttle to our base in Tarifa and a short stroll around
the historic quarter we sit down for a true Tapas dinner
with local wines and sherries and visualize the week ahead.
DAY 2: (Monday)
- Total Distance 12 km and gentle
Our first day walk takes us on a pleasant stroll along the
Straits of Gibraltar coastline where for thousands of years
invaders from Corinthian, Roman and Moorish times have landed.
A tasty picnic lunch on the trail and a short shuttle back
to our hotel base to conclude the day.
DAY 3: (Tuesday)
- Total Distance 10-15 km with addition. Level comfortable
(flat)
This morning we set off on arguably one of Spain’s
most delightful beach walks in the direction of Punta Paloma
Dune and a lovely pine forest. This new Natural Park is
a sheer delight not just for the colors and open vistas
it offers but because its remoteness, quiet and totally
unspoiled nature. A climb up the dunes for lunch followed
by a stroll through the forest or perhaps onto Bolonia village
to see the Roman Ruins can be done before we head back to
Tarifa.
DAY 4: (Wednesday)
This morning after breakfast we board our modern fast ferry
for the short 45 min crossing to Africa. Upon arrival we
visit the Medina and Kasbah of Tangier with private local
guide; take lunch in a traditional Moroccan restaurant followed
by a 2 hour private shuttle to our mountain base of Chefchaouen.
DAY 5: (Thursday)
- Total Distance 12 km and moderate – some climbing
in beginning
Today we head up into the Rift Mountains with our local
guide for a light day walk to explore some remote Berber
villages, ancient granaries and meet with tribes people
who practice the cultivation of fruits, grains, vegetables
and more using traditional methods. Upon return we explore
more of Chef’s fine market stalls and enjoy a group
dinner in a traditional Berber village house.
DAY 6: (Friday) - Total Distance 9
km and moderate with occasional ups and downs.
This morning we shuttle by private transfer to the exotic
mountain ranges and canyons deep in the heart of the Rifts.
Our guided walk today takes us between 3 isolated mountain
villages, along steep canyon walls and across clean rivers.
One of the weeks finest walks for sheer natural beauty and
unique cultural elements. We enjoy mint tea and cakes with
villagers and witness the unique cultivation of kif products
they’ve practiced for hundreds of years.
DAY 7: (Saturday) - Total Distance 8km and gentle.
Our final Morocco day brings to the market centre of Tetuan
where we tour the Jewish and Arabic medinas followed by
a scenic walk along the African coastline that faces Europe
itself. A last chance to soak up the easy going mannerisms
of the Moroccans before we cross back to Tarifa then have
a short shuttle to Adventurebug’s base in Casares.
A final farewell dinner at Anna’s – a local
Spanish elder who cooks for us in her own home!
DAY 8: (Sunday)
Return transfer back to Malaga airport and a final Adios
to your group and leader.
2008 tour price:
€795.00 per person sharing
Tour includes
*7 nights quality accommodation in double rooms
*All breakfasts, 4 dinners and 5 Picnics lunches with wine
*Return transfer from Malaga airport to holiday base
* Local shuttles and baggage transfers
*Return trip to / from Africa via Fast Ferry and private
mini bus
*Full time trip leader / including Moroccan Guides
2008 Tour Dates (Sundays):
March 30
May 11
June 29
August 31
October 19
November 2
