12-Day Morocco and South of Spain Tour from Madrid

Discover Morocco and the south of Spain – two contrasting countries that share a rich history – on a 12-day tour from Madrid with a 3 or 4-star hotel accommodation included! While traveling with an expert guide, explore the Andalucian region in Spain’s deep south, staying in Seville, the Costa del Sol and Granada. Learn about Andalucia’s 15th-century Moroccan rulers on excursions to Cordoba and Ronda, and then cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco itself. Stay in top cities like Fez, Marrakech, Rabat and Tangier, and learn all about the enchanting country from a guide.

Itinerary

Day 1: Madrid - Córdoba - Seville

Stop At: Castile-La Mancha, Castile-La Mancha
Drive along La Mancha, Don Quixote’s land. We will take a brief stop at a typical site in Puerto Lapice. Then, cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalusia
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba, Calle del Cardenal Herrero 1, 14003 Cordoba Spain
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 hours ride reach Seville.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Superior: Catalonia Santa Justa, Catalonia Giralda

Superior plus: Meliá Lebreros, Meliá Sevilla, Hesperia Sevilla

Day 2: Seville

Stop At: Catedral de Sevilla, Avenida de la Constitucion s/n, 41001 Seville Spain
Take a panoramic tour where you will visit the Cathedral of Seville, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Barrio Santa Cruz, Seville Spain
Get to know the natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Parque de Maria Luisa, Paseo de las Delicias, s/n, 41013 Seville Spain
Maria Luisa Park
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Plaza de Espana, Avenida de Isabel la Catolica, 41004 Seville Spain
Plaza de España
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Superior: Catalonia Santa Justa, Catalonia Giralda

Superior plus: Meliá Lebreros, Meliá Sevilla, Hesperia Sevilla

Day 3: Seville - Ronda - Costa del Sol

Stop At: Regio Andalusie, 29400 Ronda Spain
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. Accommodation at the hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Superior and Superior Plus: Sol Don Pablo, Don Marco, Sol Príncipe, Sol Don Pedro

Day 4: Costa del Sol - Fez

Stop At: Tarifa, Tarifa, Costa de la Luz, Andalucia
Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol, arrive Algeciras or Tarifa where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the strait of Gibraltar towards Africa.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fes, Morocco
Arrival to Morocco, disembark, clear customs and continue on by bus via Larache to Fez, the most monumental one of the Imperial Cities, its University of “Karaouyne” is the largest Islamic sanctuary in Morocco, ancient theological schools, etc. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Superior: Menzeh Zalagh, Voluvilis
Superior plus: Royal Mirage, Zalagh Parc Palace

Day 5: Fez

Stop At: Fez Mellah, Fes Morocco
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 walking tour of the “Medina” (Old City), declared World Heritage Site. Afternoon free. Dinner and accommodation at hotel. Optional dinner with show.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
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• Dinner: Optional dinner with show.
Accommodation included: Superior: Menzeh Zalagh, Voluvilis

Superior plus: Royal Mirage, Zalagh Parc Palace

Day 6: Fez - Rabat - Marrakech

Stop At: Rabat, Rabat, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra
Breakfast and departure towards Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital of Morocco. Visit visiting the exterior of the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V and the Hassan Tower. Continue to Marrakech. Arrival in Marrakech. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Superior: Atlas Labranda Rose, Zalagh Kasbah

Superior plus: Kenzi Farah, Palm Plaza, Adam Park

Day 7: Marrakech

Stop At: Menara Gardens and Pavilion, Avenue de la Menara, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
Menara Gardens
Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Koutoubia Mosque, Rue el Ksour, Derb Sabai, 13, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
Visit the exterior of Koutoubia Mosque

Pass By: Medina of Marrakesh, Derb Fhal Zefriti n06 Derb Fhal Zefriti, Marrakech 40000 Morocco
In the afternoon walk around the medina, souks and the magic Jma El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers, all making the center of the city an open air theatre that requires the participation of the audience.

Pass By: Jemaa el-Fnaa, Rue des Banques, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
Jma El Fna Square

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Superior: Labranda Rose, Zalagh Kasbah

Superior plus: Kenzi Farah, Palm Plaza, Adam Park

Day 8: Marrakech

Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Breakfast. Day at leisure to continue enjoying the city. Possibility of optional excursions. Consult with our staff at destination. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

You will take a panoramic tour through the most interesting sections of the city, Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, residential areas and visit from the outside of the Hassan II grand mosque.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Superior: Labranda Rose, Zalagh Kasbah

Superior plus: Kenzi Farah, Palm Plaza, Adam Park

Day 9: Marrakech - Casablanca

Stop At: Casablanca, Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat
Breakfast and Departure to Casablanca, cosmopolitan, industrial and economic heart of Morocco. Upon arrival, panoramic visit of the largest city in Morocco visiting the most interesting places.
Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Hassan II Mosque, Boulevard de la Corniche, Casablanca 20000 Morocco
Great Mosque of Hassan II

Pass By: Boulevard de la Corniche, Bd de la Corniche, Casablanca, Morocco
Boulevard de la Corniche

Pass By: United Nations Square, Casablanca 20250, Morocco
United Nations Square

Pass By: Habbous, Casablanca 20250, Morocco
Habbous neighborhood

Pass By: ANFA, Casablanca, Morocco
Anfa residential neighborhood

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Superior: Kenzi Basma, Mogador Marina, Oum Palace
Superior plus: Gran Mogador, Farah, Le Palace a'Anfa

Day 10: Casablanca - Tangier - Tarifa - Costa del Sol

Stop At: Tangier Casbah, Place de la Kasbah, Tangier 90000 Morocco
Breakfast and departure to Tangier. Arrival in Tangier and transfer to the port for departure to Tarifa.
Duration: 5 hours

Pass By: Costa del Sol, Costa del Sol, Province of Malaga, Andalucia
Continue to your hotel in Costa del Sol.

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Superior and Superior Plus: Sol Don Pablo, Don Marco, Sol Principe, Sol Don Pedro

Day 11: Costa del Sol - Granada

Stop At: The Alhambra, Calle Real de la Alhambra, s/n Palacio de Carlos V, 18009 Granada Spain
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. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation at the hotel. Optional Gipsy Flamenco show at Sacromonte Square.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Superior: Alixares, Los Angeles
Superior plus: Sabica

Day 12: Granada - Toledo - Madrid

Stop At: Toledo, Toledo, Province of Toledo, Castile-La Mancha
Discover 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.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase with a maximum weight of 29lbs (13kg) and 1 carry-on bag."
"A moderate amount of walking is involved."
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair."
"Customers will pass through customs control with luggage."
"Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. - It is necessary to have the passport data at least 30 days before departure to manage the passage to Morocco"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel."
"Infants must sit on laps"
"You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler."
"Infants aged 3 years and under are free of charge, providing they do not occupy a seat on the bus. Please note, any expenses incurred at the hotel (i.e. cot, meals, etc) should be paid directly to the hotel."
"Please note that hotel ratings vary between countries."
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair."
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"



Horário de Início: 08:00 AM
Duração: 12 Days
Ponto de partida: Aloft Madrid Gran Via, C. de Jacometrezo, 4, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Incluído

• Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Toledo, Fez, Meknes, Marrakech, Casablanca and Tangier
• Bilingual tour escort during the tour. (English and Spanish)
• Entrance tickets to: Cordoba Mosque, Cathedral of Seville and Alhambra
• Accommodation at selected class
• Travel Insurance
• Transportation in air-conditioned motor coach
• 11x Breakfast
• 5x Dinner
• Accommodation included: 11 nights
• 1x Lunch
• Entry/Admission - Catedral de Sevilla
• Entry/Admission - The Alhambra

Não Incluído

• Gratuities
• Food and beverages, unless specified
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

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