Classical Spain & Morocco Tour - Superior class Hotels

Depart from our established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information. Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land, passing by a typical site in Puerto Lapice. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia, a region for itself that shows and enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Reach Cordoba. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hour ride reach Seville. Overnight in Seville.

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views and specific flavors of this active full of light city. Overnight in Seville. (B)

After breakfast at the hotel drive south passing typical villages. Reach Ronda; free time to admire this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view of the valley and mountain range. In the afternoon continue on to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Overnight in Costa Del Sol. (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure along the tourist route of the Costa del Sol, and, via internationally known towns, such as Marbella and Puerto Banús, arrival in Algeciras or Tarifa. Board the ferry for a short and interesting crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar to Africa. Arrival in Morocco, disembarkation, customs formalities and continuation by coach to Fez via Larache, one of the capitals of the Spanish protectorate. Arrival in Fez. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities visiting the most interesting points: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Jewish Quarters or Mellah, gate of Bab Bou Jelous, and a walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free. Dinner and Overnight in Fez. (B, D)

Breakfast and departure towards Rabat, the diplomatic and administrative capital of Morocco. Visit the exterior doors of the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, and the Hassan Tower. Continue and arrival in Marrakech. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech. (B, D)

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning visit the city, called “Pearl of the South”, which begins in the grandiose Menara Gardens, which has a side pavilion and countless olive trees. Afterward, an exterior visit to the Koutoubia minaret, the twin tower of the Giralda in Seville. Once inside the old part of the city, we visit the Bahia Palace, the property of a nobleman of the city. Finally they head to the Jmaa el Fna square, one of the most interesting places in Morocco from where they access the souks and the medina. Guilds of wood, ceramic, leather and spice artisans will be some of the places they will visit. Return to hotel and leisure. Dinner and overnight in Marrakech. Optionally dinner and show at “Fantasía Chez Alí”. (B, D)

Breakfast. Day at leisure to continue enjoying the city. Possibility of optional excursions. Consult with our staff at destination. Dinner and accommodation in Marrakech. (B, D) 

Breakfast and departure to Casablanca, the cosmopolitan, industrial, and economic heart of Morocco. Upon arrival, a panoramic visit to the largest city in Morocco visiting the most interesting places such as the exteriors of the Great Mosque of Hassan II, Boulevard de la Corniche, and United Nations Square. Dinner and overnight in Casablanca. (B, D)

Breakfast and departure to Tangier. Arrival in Tangier and transfer to the port for departure to Tarifa or Algeciras. Continue to your hotel in Costa del Sol. Arrive in Costa del Sol for overnight. (B)

After breakfast at the hotel departure towards the city of Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Overnight in Granada. (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive northward where it emerges, toward the sky of Castilla and surrounded by the Tagus River, the impressive Imperial city of Toledo –World Heritage City- where the three cultures Christians, Moorish and Jewish, have lived together. Resume of the Spanish art, history and spirituality, the whole town is a National Monument. Short guided tour of this historical old town through its narrow streets. Continue to Madrid, upon arrival in Madrid end of Coach tour. (B)