Madrid, Marrakech & Fes - 16 days

Welcome to Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain! Upon your arrival at the airport, you'll be transferred to our hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore the city at your leisure.

Today, we'll tour Cordoba, a city that was an important Roman city and an Islamic center during the Middle Ages. We'll visit the sprawling La Mezquita mosque-cathedral and take a stroll through the Jewish Quarter. Afterward, we'll depart for Seville, the capital of Andalusia.

Leaving Seville after breakfast, we'll pass through quaint Andalusian villages and stop in the picturesque mountain-top town of Ronda. We'll also visit a local Almazara, an olive oil mill, where we can walk through the olive groves and taste some delicious organic olive oil. We'll then reach the stunning Mediterranean coast of the Costa del Sol, where you can relax or explore at your leisure.

Today is completely free for you to enjoy the sunshine and beaches of the Costa del Sol. Whether you choose to relax on a sunbed with a book, take a walk along the seafront, or savor fresh seafood in one of the area's fabulous restaurants, the day is yours to enjoy as you please.

Today, we'll say goodbye to Spain and drive along the coast to the port town of Tarifa. From there, we'll board a ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangier, Morocco. After clearing customs, we'll head to the imperial city of Meknes before continuing on to Fes. Your first evening in Morocco is at leisure, and dinner is included.

This morning, we'll enjoy a tour of ancient Fes, the most important of the imperial cities in Morocco. We'll wander down some of the old walled city's alleyways, see the seven gates of the Royal Palace, explore the Jewish Quarter, and admire the ornate gate of Bab Bou Jeloud. In the evening, you have the option to enjoy a show with dinner included.

Today, we'll embark on a full day of sightseeing in Morocco. We'll start with a guided tour of Rabat, where we'll see the ornate Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, and the Hassan Tower. We'll then travel to Casablanca, where we'll visit the United Nations Square, the Boulevard de la Corniche, and the exterior of the iconic Hassan II mosque. Our final destination for the day is the magical city of Marrakech.

Our sightseeing of Marrakech today begins in the tranquil Menara Gardens. We'll also see the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Bay Palace, Saadian Tombs necropolis, and the atmospheric Djemaa el Fna main square. After lunch at the hotel, we'll head back to Casablanca.

After breakfast, we'll depart Casablanca and make our way back to the port city of Tangier. Here we'll board the ferry and cross the Strait of Gibraltar back to Tarifa in Spain. From there, we'll return to the Costa del Sol, where you can enjoy some more leisure time on the beaches.

Today is another free day for you to enjoy the beaches of the Costa del Sol. Whether you choose to relax on the beach, explore the local area, or try some local cuisine, the day is yours to enjoy as you please.

Enjoy a final breakfast in the hotel before our tour comes to an end. There is an included transfer to the airport for your departure.