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- Destination: Morocco, Spain
- Duration: 15 Days
- Tour Type: Private & Bespoke
- Tour Style: Classic
About This Trip
This 15-day private trip travels overland from Morocco into Spain. You start with the imperial cities of Rabat and Fez, cross the Rif mountains to blue-washed Chefchaouen, then take the ferry from Tangier to Andalusia.
On the Spanish side you see Seville’s cathedral and Alcázar, Córdoba’s mosque-cathedral, the Alhambra in Granada and the museums and palaces of Madrid, with a day trip to Toledo. It is a tailor-made trip with a private guide in each country, one ferry crossing and a high-speed train, and it suits travelers who want to see how the two cultures meet and can handle a few long travel days.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 2
Casablanca and Rabat
Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, Kasbah of the Udayas
2 - 3
Fez
Fez el-Bali medina, Al-Qarawiyyin area, craft quarters
4
Volubilis and Chefchaouen
Roman ruins, Moulay Idriss, blue medina
5 - 6
Tetouan and Tangier
Tetouan medina, Kasbah, Cap Spartel, Grand Socco
7
Tangier to Seville
Ferry, border crossing, drive to Andalusia
8
Seville
Cathedral, Giralda, Alcázar, Santa Cruz
9
Córdoba
High-speed train, Mezquita, Roman Bridge, Jewish Quarter
10 - 11
Granada
Alhambra, Generalife, Albaicín
12 - 14
Madrid and Toledo
Royal Palace, Prado, Toledo day trip
15
Madrid
Departure
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive in Casablanca and Drive to Rabat
Your driver meets you at the airport and takes you to Rabat, about 1-1.5 hours away. Visit the Hassan Tower and the Mohammed V Mausoleum if time allows. Check in and rest, and your guide goes over the route and the border crossing ahead.
Highlights: Airport transfer, Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum
- Rabat
- Day 2: Rabat to Fez
Start in the Kasbah of the Udayas, with its blue-and-white lanes above the Atlantic. Then drive about 3 hours inland to Fez and check in. The evening is free, and your guide can suggest a restaurant in the new town.
Highlights: Kasbah of the Udayas, drive to Fez, evening at leisure
- B
- Fez
- Day 3: Fez Medina
Walk Fez el-Bali, one of the largest car-free medieval cities in the world, with a licensed guide. See the madrasas, the craft quarters and the tanneries. Some stops involve shops, and your guide tells you in advance.
Highlights: Fez el-Bali, madrasas, craft quarters, tanneries
- B
- Fez
- Day 4: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Chefchaouen
Drive to Volubilis, a Roman site with mosaics, then stop at Moulay Idriss on its hillside. Continue through the Rif foothills to Chefchaouen, the blue-washed mountain town, about 5-6 hours in total. Walk the lanes in the evening light.
Highlights: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, Chefchaouen blue medina
- B
- Chefchaouen
- Day 5: Chefchaouen, Tetouan and Tangier
Spend the morning in Chefchaouen, then drive about 1.25 hours to Tetouan and its whitewashed medina. Continue to Tangier, another hour, and check in. The evening is free along the waterfront.
Highlights: Chefchaouen morning, Tetouan medina, Tangier arrival
- B
- Tangier
- Day 6: Tangier
Visit the Kasbah, the Grand Socco and the Petit Socco, then drive out to Cap Spartel where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean. Add the Caves of Hercules or a mint tea at a café with a strait view. The day is light, so it also works as a rest before the crossing.
Highlights: Tangier Kasbah, Grand Socco, Cap Spartel
- B
- Tangier
- Day 7: Ferry to Spain and on to Seville
Take the ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar, about 1-1.5 hours, and clear passport control on both sides. Your Spanish driver meets you and drives about 3.5 hours to Seville. Expect a full travel day, and ferries can be delayed in strong wind.
Highlights: Ferry crossing, border formalities, drive to Seville
- B
- Serville
- Day 8: Seville
Walk the old center with a guide, starting at the cathedral and the Giralda tower. Continue to the Alcázar, a royal palace with Moorish courtyards, and the Santa Cruz quarter. In the evening, a flamenco show is available at extra cost.
Highlights: Cathedral, Giralda, Alcázar, Santa Cruz, optional flamenco
- B
- Serville
- Day 9: Córdoba
Take the high-speed train to Córdoba, about 45 minutes. Visit the Mezquita, a mosque with a cathedral built inside it, then walk the Roman Bridge and the old Jewish Quarter. Return to Seville or stay in Córdoba, depending on your booking.
Highlights: Cathedral-Mosque of Cordoba, Roman Bridge, Old Quarter, Alcazar of Christian Monarchs, multicultural heritage
- B
- Cordoba
- Day 10: Córdoba to Granada
Drive about 2.5 hours to Granada, with a stop in a hilltop white village if time allows. Walk through the Albaicín, the old Moorish quarter, for the evening view of the Alhambra. Dinner is free.
Highlights: Drive to Granada, Albaicín, Alhambra evening view
- B
- Granada
- Day 11: The Alhambra and Generalife
Visit the Alhambra, the Nasrid palaces and the Generalife gardens with a guide, at the time slot we reserve. Allow about four hours, and wear comfortable shoes. The afternoon is free for the cathedral or the tapas bars.
Highlights: Alhambra, Nasrid palaces, Generalife gardens
- B
- Granada
- Day 12: Granada to Madrid
Take the train to Madrid, about 4 hours, or drive in about 4.5 hours. Check in at your hotel. The evening is free for a walk to Plaza Mayor and the Puerta del Sol.
Highlights: Train to Madrid, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol
- B
- Madrid
- Day 13: Madrid
Visit the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum, where Velázquez and Goya are on display. Tickets are timed, so we book them ahead. Finish in Retiro Park or at the San Miguel market.
Highlights: Royal Palace, Prado Museum, Retiro Park
- B
- Madrid
- Day 14: Toledo Day Trip
Travel about 35 minutes by train or 1 hour by road to Toledo, a hilltop city where Christian, Jewish and Muslim history sit side by side. Visit the cathedral and the old synagogues, then walk the lanes for views over the river. Return to Madrid in the late afternoon.
Highlights: Toledo Cathedral, synagogues, hilltop views
- B
- Madrid
- Day 15: Depart from Madrid
Conclude your incredible Morocco Spain tour. Transfer to the airport for your homebound flight, taking with you memories of North African charm and Spanish elegance, from vibrant medinas to historic palaces and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Highlights: Airport transfer, departure
- B
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