From Barcelona to Madrid and Andalusia, and across the Strait of Gibraltar to Marrakech, this twelve-day Spain and Morocco tour combines monumental cities with medinas and Atlantic scenery. Cordoba, Seville and Granada share the route with Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakech. The return to Spain rounds off the journey with the Alhambra and Toledo before ending in Madrid.
Day 1. Barcelona – Zaragoza – Madrid
Departure from Barcelona at 7:45, towards Lleida and Zaragoza. In the Aragonese capital, we will have free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, one of the main landmarks of this city on the Ebro. We will then continue to Madrid for an overnight stay. This first stage links the Mediterranean with central Spain, stopping in Zaragoza before reaching the capital.
Day 2. Madrid · Panoramic city tour
After breakfast, we will discover Madrid on a panoramic city tour through its main avenues, squares and landmarks. This introduction helps you get your bearings and appreciate the contrast between the city's historic areas and broad urban thoroughfares. The rest of the day is free for walking, shopping or further sightseeing independently. Overnight stay.
Day 3. Madrid – Cordoba – Seville
After breakfast, we will cross La Mancha on the way to Cordoba. The visit includes admission to the Mosque-Cathedral, where rows of arches and columns reveal the monument's distinctive evolution. We will also explore the Jewish Quarter, a network of streets full of interesting details. We will continue to Seville for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4. Seville · City tour
After breakfast, we will explore with a local guide the Maria Luisa Park, Plaza de Espana and Santa Cruz quarter. Their gardens, tiles, squares and narrow streets reveal different sides of Seville. We will also see the exterior of the cathedral and Giralda. There will be free time and optional activities, such as a boat trip on the Guadalquivir, a visit to the Maestranza bullring or a flamenco show. Overnight stay. Dinner included.
Day 5. Seville – Ronda – Costa del Sol
Breakfast and departure along the White Villages Route to Ronda. We will have free time in this city, known for the deep gorge dividing its urban landscape and its viewpoints. We will then continue towards the Costa del Sol, leaving inland towns for the Mediterranean coastline. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6. Costa del Sol – Tangier – Rabat – Casablanca
Breakfast and early departure for Tarifa to cross the Strait of Gibraltar by ferry. In Tangier, we will walk around the port and discover the souk and historic neighbourhoods, reflecting the city's cultural diversity. We will continue to Rabat to visit Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. We will then continue to Casablanca on the Atlantic coast. Dinner and overnight stay. Lunch on this day is not included.
Day 7. Casablanca – Marrakech
After breakfast, we will take a panoramic tour of Casablanca and see the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque, beside the ocean. A visit inside is optional. We will continue to Marrakech, where the afternoon is free to start discovering the medina and the atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna Square independently. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8. Marrakech · Bahia Palace, souks and Jemaa el-Fna
Breakfast and tour of Marrakech. We will visit Bahia Palace, with its courtyards and decoration, the Menara Gardens and the exterior of the Koutoubia Mosque. Our walk continues through the souks, past craft workshops and stalls, to Jemaa el-Fna Square. Lunch included and free afternoon to continue exploring independently. The Fantasia Chez Ali dinner show can be booked for the evening. Overnight stay; dinner is not included.
Day 9. Marrakech – Mohammedia – Tangier
Breakfast and departure for northern Morocco. We will stop in Mohammedia, a town on the Atlantic coast, for free time and lunch at your own expense. We will then continue by road to Tangier. Our arrival completes this stage between the coast and the country's interior before returning to Spain. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10. Tangier – Tarifa – Costa del Sol
After breakfast, we will transfer to Tangier port to board the ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar. We will arrive in Tarifa and continue by road to the Costa del Sol. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 11. Costa del Sol – Granada
After breakfast, we will travel to Granada and visit the Alhambra and Generalife, where Nasrid architecture combines with courtyards, fountains and gardens. This highlight of the Andalusian itinerary reveals the close relationship between water, vegetation and palace spaces. Dinner and overnight stay. An optional evening visit to Sacromonte with a zambra flamenco show is available. The Alhambra visit is subject to the access conditions stated in the Important information section.
Day 12. Granada – Toledo – Madrid
Breakfast and departure for Toledo. After the included lunch, we will enjoy panoramic views from Mirador del Valle and a walk through the old town. Views of the city above the Tagus and its historic streets offer a final monumental stop before continuing to Madrid. Arrival in Madrid and end of services.
