Three wildly disparate attractions – a museum of Islamic art, a heritage village, and a reptile park – are on offer at this strange tourist attraction next to the Taguermes Lighthouse. The most popular element is ‘Crocodile Island’, an enclosure where semi-somnolent crocs recline on rocks in a large pool and are fed by keepers in a theatrical thrice-weekly spectacle. Even more impressive is the Lalla Hadria Museum, which showcases a world-class collection of calligraphy, costumes, ceramics, bronze work, and carpets from Islamic countries.

Though well-intentioned, the small heritage zone is underwhelming. It includes a houch (house for an extended family built in the shape of a fort) with a makhzen dhif (greeting lodge), hant al fakh’khar (pottery workshop), matbakh (external kitchen), h’ovanet en’caja (weaving hut), and maassra (oil mill and press).

The large, modern whitewashed complex includes souvenir shops and a few restaurants and cafes.

Itenerary

The tour begins with a visit to the Lalla Hadria Museum, where you can explore a world-class collection of Islamic art, including calligraphy, costumes, ceramics, and carpets. After immersing yourself in the rich history and culture, we will proceed to the heritage village. Here, you will have the opportunity to see traditional architecture and learn about local crafts, although the experience may feel somewhat limited.

Next, we will head to ‘Crocodile Island’, where you can witness the fascinating feeding spectacle of the crocodiles. This part of the tour is particularly popular and offers a unique chance to see these reptiles up close. The tour concludes with some leisure time in the modern complex, where you can browse souvenir shops or enjoy a meal at one of the cafes.

Meeting Type

Meet on location_OR_PICK_UP

Meeting Place

To be arranged in advance

Vendor

SAHARANSKY

Difficulty Level

Easy

Duration

3 hours

Price

From: $10.56 per person

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