Tarifatravel(rhymes with why not) was founded as a luxury travel company by Daniel and Mercedes Ortega. He was Spanish and his wife was British. They began operating as a Spanish tour operator in 1987, arranging tours for upscale travelers. Now Spain & Travel to Morocco was added that same year.
We create one-of-a-kind vacations for groups and individuals. We love our destinations and do our best to make sure that our customers feel the same way. We believe that a vacation can only be a success if it is custom-tailored to fit the requirements and preferences of each individual. Our job is to make sure that everyone gets the right balance of Comfort and excitement to enjoy the experience of a lifetime. We believe that personal attention to our customers is essential.
Email: tarifatravel@gmail.com
Depart Spain (departure time at client’s discretion) for journey across the Straight of Gibraltar.
Arrive at the port of Tangier where you will be assisted with customs formalities and transferred from the port to start the day’s visit to Tangier.
Visit the modern new town and the wealthy “California” section where you will see the estates and palaces of the rich and famous. Stop at Cap Spartel, the lighthouse that marks the official convergence of the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
Travel on to Hercules Cave – continually inhabited since the Neolithic period.
Return to Tangier for a Moroccan lunch.
Enjoy world-famous Moroccan cuisine while you relax to the entertainment of Andalusian musicians and belly dancer. Begin your tour of the old town.
Visit the kasbah (fortified area). Descend through the labyrinthine roads of the medina through the spice markets, the Berber markets and amongst the craftsmen.
Visit the Grand Socco and St. Andrew’s Church, quietly nestled off the busy market square.
Transfer back to the port for return to Spain.
**NOTE**
Time difference: There is a two hour time difference between Spain and Morocco during the summer season and a one hour time difference during the winter season. You will gain time traveling to Morocco.
From Algeciras: Ferry: takes 2 ½ hour to cross, departure every hour half starting from 7 am. Hydrofoil: takes 1 hour, departure at 9:00 & 13:30 & 17:30.
From Gibraltar: Hydrofoil: Departs every Friday & Sunday from Gibraltar and from Tangier every Friday. Crossing time is one hour. Same caveat applies to hydrofoil from Gibraltar as it does to that from Algeciras.
From Tarifa: Hydrofoil: Departs daily from Tarifa & Tangier every hour. Crossing time is 40 min.
Customs / Immigration
Coming to Morocco: While on the boat you must get your passport stamped by Moroccan Customs. There will be a multilingual announcement (usually very difficult to hear) telling you to do this. If you do not hear this, just ask any of the ship’s staff where the immigrations agent is. Failure to have your passport stamped will result in extensive delays upon arrival in Tangier.
Returning to Spain: There are no formalities to be observed on board ship.