Andalusia & Morocco (Multi country)
Andalusia & Morocco (Multi country)
$1392
Andalusia & Morocco (Multi country)
12 Days Starting and ending in Madrid
Visiting: Madrid, Seville, Benahavís, Fes, Marrakesh, Rabat, طنجة, Granada
Tour operator:
Tour code:
18535
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 70
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Discover more than twelve fascinating days the cultural riches of Andalusia, from the Phoenician era to the Roman, Muslim, Jewish and Christian times with this guaranteed departures tour. Visit a large number of fascinating World Heritage sites, such as the Alcazar and Seville Cathedral, the Great Mosque of Cordoba and a view of the Alhambra in Granada. Also, delve into the magic and mysticism of Morocco for eight of the twelve days. Explore the impressive imperial cities of the last kingdom of North Africa and visit the impressive cities of Marrakech, Fes, Rabat and Casablanca. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Seville: Discover the charming capital of Andalusia, admire its interesting architecture and learn about its glorious past while visiting the world-famous Plaza de España, the former royal palace, the imposing cathedral, and the lively old Jewish quarter. Cordoba: Visit a real Spanish treasure with an enchanting past and an inspiring present. Wander around the former Jewish district, explore the old town, and get closer to the spirit of this mediaeval marvel. Granada: Enjoy a fascinating tour of the historical city of Granada. Admire its architecture, learn about its rich history, and let its mesmerising beauty dazzle you. Casablanca: Enjoy a tour of this cosmopolitan city and admire the magnificent Hassan II Mosque. Rabat: Discover the capital’s many attractions, including the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Hassan Tower and the Oudayas Gardens. Marrakech: Admire the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the beautiful Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and Agdal Garden, and wander through the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa market.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Madrid Cordoba Seville (540 Km 6 Hrs)
Location: Madrid
Accommodation Name: Melia Lebreros
Join the group at the meeting point at 8:30 in the morning (Departure from established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information). From there, drive southward through the fields of La Mancha, literary antihero Don Quixote’s homeland. After a brief stop at Puerto Lapice, cross through the natural border of Despeñaperros and delve into Andalusia, a region filled with an enormous heritage from a splendorous past. Once in Cordoba, go on an impressive tour that will take you to its mosque and many other sites. Ease your mind and spirit by strolling through the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two-hour ride, reach Seville.
Overnight in Seville
Day 2 : Seville
Location: Seville
Accommodation Name: Melia Lebreros
After breakfast at the hotel, head out on a morning panoramic tour of the city. Marvel at the exterior of the second largest cathedral in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome, before continuing to explore the Santa Cruz quarter. This charming neighbourhood is a natural setting for “Carmen” and where the myth of “Don Juan” developed. Later visit Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. The afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure discovering exclusive views or specific flavours of this lively city. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.Overnight in Seville
Day 3 : Seville Ronda Costa Del Sol (235 Km 3,5 Hrs)
Location: Benahavís
Accommodation Name: Sol Don Pablo
Recharge your batteries with breakfast at the hotel and then drive south passing by a number of charming typical villages. Reach Ronda and enjoy some free time admiring this town of Celtic origin and the marvelous view it offers of the valley and surrounding mountain range. In the afternoon, continue to the Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas in this part of Spain. Overnight in Costa del Sol.
Day 4 : Costa Del Sol Fez (580 Km 7,5 Hrs)
Location: Fes
Accommodation Name: Royal Mirage
Breakfast in the hotel is followed by a delightful drive along the picturesque Costa del Sol until you arrive at Algeciras or Tarifa. There a ferry boat awaits to take you across the waters of the strait of Gibraltar to North Africa. Disembark in Morocco, clear customs and continue by bus via Larache to Fez, the most monumental of all the Imperial Cities. Its University of al-Karaouine, the oldest existing, continually operating university in the world, as well as the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco and one of the world’s most important ancient theological schools. Wrap the day up with dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Fez.
Day 5 : Fez
Location: Fes
Accommodation Name: Royal Mirage
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning city tour of the most ancient and monumental of all the Imperial Cities. Visit some of its most interesting locations, including the seven gates of the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter or Mellah, the gate of Bab Bou Jelous and wander through the winding bustling streets of the Medina (‘Old City’), declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The afternoon is free for you to keep exploring this fascinating gem of a city at your leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.Overnight in Fez.
Day 6 : Fez Rabat Marrakech (535 Km 6,5 Hrs)
Location: Marrakesh
Accommodation Name: Kenzi Rose
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then drive towards Rabat, the diplomatic and administrative capital of Morocco. Visit the exterior of the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V and the Hassan Tower. Continue to Marrakech. The drive south through the country takes you through the Atlas Mountains to the capital of the South, located in an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area. Upon arrival at your hotel in Marrakech, check in and enjoy dinner.
Overnight in Marrakech
Day 7 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Accommodation Name: Kenzi Rose
After breakfast at the hotel, step out into the hustle and bustle of Marrakech to join a city sightseeing tour. Admire the Koutoubia Tower, which twins the famous Giralda tower in Seville. Visit also the Saadines Tombs and the Bay Palace. In the afternoon, enjoy a stroll around the medina, lose yourself in the many souks to be found in the area and feel the magic of Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers… in short, a city centre akin to an open-air theatre that requires the participation of the audience. Make sure to not forget your camera! Then head back to the hotel and enjoy some free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Marrakech
Day 8 : Marrakech
Location: Rabat
Accommodation Name: Kenzi Rose
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to continue enjoying the city. Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Marrakech
Day 9 : Marrakech Casablanca (245 Km 3 Hrs)
Location: طنجة
Accommodation Name: Grand Mogador City Center
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a transfer to Casablanca, the cosmopolitan, industrial and economic heart of Morocco. Upon arrival in Casablanca, enjoy a panoramic tour of the largest city in Morocco, taking in some of its most interesting sites, including the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque, Boulevard de la Corniche, United Nations Square and the Habbous and Anfa neighbourhoods, before ending the day with dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Casablanca
Day 10 : Casablanca – Costa Del Sol (490 Km 6 Hrs By Land / 1 Hr By Ferry)
Location: Benahavís
Accommodation Name: Sol Don Pablo
After one last breakfast in a Moroccan hotel, the transfer will take you to the pier, where you’ll soon board the ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Retrace your steps and drive back up the wonderful Costa del Sol towards the hotel. Overnight in Costa del Sol
Day 11 : Costa Del Sol Granada (140 Km 2 Hrs)
Location: Granada
Accommodation Name: Melia Granada
Wake up to breakfast in the hotel before departing towards Granada and its incredible monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Once you set foot in this historical city, visit the world-famous Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the well-known “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Overnight in Granada
Day 12 : Granada Toledo Madrid (440 Km 4,5 Hrs)
Location: Madrid
Enjoy one last breakfast at the hotel and then drive northward to the impressive Imperial city of Toledo. See it emerge from the horizon and reach for the sky of Castille. Enveloped in the embrace of the Tagus River, this UNESCO-listed World Heritage City was once the home of members of the three Abrahamic religions: Christians, Muslims and Jews. A mélange of Spanish art, history and spirituality, the whole town is a National Monument. Join a guided tour of this historical town and lose yourself in the beauty of its narrow streets. Then wrap up the tour with a visit to a famous factory of “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron). Continue then to Madrid, where the tour reaches its conclusion.
Breakfast included.
What's Included
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Bilingual Guided Tour
Operated by bilingual: English and Spanish-speaking guide.
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Local Guides
Local English and Spanish-speaking guide in Córdoba, Seville, Granada, Toledo, Fez, Marrakech, Casablanca, and Rabat.
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Accommodation
11 nights' accommodation.
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Meals
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch (Day 7), and 5 dinners (drinks not included) on Days 4-6, 8, and 9.
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Transportation
Motor-coach during the whole program.
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Ferry Transfers
Ferry Algeciras or Tarifa - Tangier - Tarifa or Algeciras.
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Entrance Fees
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: city tour in Cordoba (incl. Mosque-Cathedral entrance) (day 1), city tour in Seville (incl. Cathedral entrance) (day 2), guided tour in Fez (day 5), guided tour in Rabat (day 6), City Sightseeing.
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Travel Insurance
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Operated by bilingual: English and Spanish - speaking guided
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Local English and Spanish - speaking guide in Córdoba Seville Granada Toledo Fez Marrakech Casablanca Rabat
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, laundry, drinks, and meals not stated explicitly in the program.
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Unmentioned Expenses
Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the included section.
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Additional Insurance
All types of insurance except for the mentioned Travel Insurance.
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Flights
National or International flights.
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Entry Visas
Entry visas to Spain and Gibraltar (if applicable).
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Additional Entrance Tickets
Entrance tickets to any venue, museum, or activity not mentioned.
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Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks laundry drinks and meals not stated explicitly in the programme
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Any others expenses which are not mentioned in the included section
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National or International flights
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All types of insurance except of mentioned Travel Insurance
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Entry visas to Spain and Gibraltar (if applicable)
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Entrance tickets to any venue museum or activity not mentioned
Mode of Transport
Travel in a motor-coach throughout the program, with ferry crossings between Algeciras or Tarifa and Tangier, and return.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays at various hotels including Melia Lebreros in Seville, Sol Don Pablo in Costa del Sol, Royal Mirage in Fez, Kenzi Rose in Marrakech, Grand Mogador City Center in Casablanca, and Melia Granada in Granada.
Check out our Q&As
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What languages are the guides fluent in during the Andalusia & Morocco tour?
The guides are fluent in both English and Spanish.
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What type of transportation is used throughout the tour?
The tour uses a motor-coach for transportation throughout the entire program.
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Are there any meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch on Day 7, and 5 dinners on Days 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9. Drinks are not included with the dinners.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
Yes, travel insurance is included in the tour package.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?
Yes, all entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary are included. This includes city tours in Cordoba, Seville, Fez, and Rabat, among others.
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What is the starting and ending location of the tour?
The tour starts and ends in Madrid.
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Is there any free time allocated during the tour?
Yes, there are several instances of free time during the tour, such as the afternoons in Seville, Fez, and Marrakech.
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What are some of the key attractions visited in Morocco?
In Morocco, the tour visits key attractions such as the University of al-Karaouine in Fez, the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower in Rabat, the Koutoubia Tower and Jma El Fna Square in Marrakech, and the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.
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What are some of the key attractions visited in Spain?
In Spain, the tour visits attractions such as the Mosque-Cathedral in Cordoba, the Cathedral in Seville, the Generalife Gardens in Granada, and the historical city of Toledo.
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Is there a ferry ride included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a ferry ride from Algeciras or Tarifa to Tangier and back.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.
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