16 Day Madrid, Andalusia & Morocco

Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Join your tour director and fellow travelers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Madrid. Accommodation: Westin Cuzco, Radisson Red or similar.
 

Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the beauties of the city with a guided city tour with your Local Expert: Barrio de la Moreria, the Hapsburgs District, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa; the Madrid of the Bourbons and the complex town planning schemes of Charles III, the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains and the Puerta de Alcala. The contemporary Madrid with areas such as Gran Via, Castellana, the district of Salamanca, as well as commercial and financial areas of Modern Madrid, and the Santiago Bernabeu Football Stadium. During the visit, we will taste the typical chocolate with churros, the most Madrid-style snack. Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring the wonders that the city has to offer. Overnight in Madrid. Accommodation: Westin Cuzco, Radisson Red or similar.

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Merida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. Explore its rich historical heritage before continuing to Cordoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Overnight in Cordoba. Accommodation: NH Califa or similar.
 

Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the impressive tour of Cordoba's Mosque (entrance included) and other sites that will ease the mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter, accompanied by your expert local guide. In the afternoon, continue your journey towards Seville. Tonight, you will have the opportunity to discover Andalusian cuisine at a local restaurant with your fellow travelers. Overnight in Seville. Accommodation: Melia Lebreros, NH Collection Sevilla or similar.
 

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of the Andalusian Capital, Seville with your Local Expert. Visit the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome. Continue to Santa Cruz quarter, the natural scenario of Carmen as well as the myth of Don Juan; continue to Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de Espana. Afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the city of light. Overnight in Seville. Accommodation: Melia Lebreros, NH Collection Sevilla or similar.
 

After breakfast, travel south through Andalusian villages to Jerez, where you will be captivated by two of the essential elements of the Andalusian soul: wine and horses. Visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, and will enjoy a wine tasting in one of the famous local wineries. You'll have some time to have a tapas lunch in a local venue in Jerez. After lunch, continue to Ronda. Before arriving in Ronda, stop to visit an olive oil production facility at LA Organic and taste their organic olive oil; you will also visit the Philippe Stack Olive Oil Museum. Rest of the day at leisure to discover the secrets of Ronda. Overnight in Ronda. Accommodation: Catalonia Reina Victoria or similar.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Ronda towards Gibraltar. Upon arrival, visit ON THE ROCKS in Gibraltar. Free time in Gibraltar. Continue to Algeciras to take the ferry to Tangier. Transfer to Tetouan, city known as “The White Dove” and whose Medina is recognized a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight in Tetouan. Accommodation: Soho La Paloma or similar.
 

Breakfast and panoramic visit of the most interesting places in Tetouan before continuing the route to Chefchaouen, considered the Blue City due to the color of its houses and streets. Arrive and visit the city, walking through its Uta El Hammam square, with free time for shopping and lunch (at own expense). Afterward, depart for Fez, crossing the Rif mountain range. Arrive in the late afternoon. Overnight in Fez. Accommodation: Royal Mirage, Zalagh Park or similar.
 

Breakfast and a full visit to the country's religious city. Founded in the 8th century by Idriss II, it is considered one of the Four Imperial Capitals. During this visit, a tour is conducted through the most emblematic places, such as the Royal Palace gates, the Jewish quarter, and the fortress that offers the best view of Fez el Bali, the medina or old city. A walking tour will lead us to the famous Bab Bou Jeloud gate, offering a glimpse into a part of the city that still lives close to the Middle Ages. Walls protect its interior, formed by hundreds of labyrinthine alleys where visitors can experience a multitude of smells and flavors in this UNESCO World Heritage site. Arrival at a palace in the city for a practical class on how to prepare one of Morocco's most typical dishes, couscous. Guests will help the cooks finish this dish. Finally, lunch is served at this location. In the afternoon, visit nearby vineyards for a wine tasting session. Overnight in Fez. Accommodation: Royal Mirage, Zalagh Park or similar.    
 

After breakfast, depart for Marrakech, traveling on the highway. A stop is made in Casablanca for free time for lunch (at own expense) and a visit to the city. The tour includes the United Nations Square, Habous Quarter, and finally the exterior of the great Hassan II Mosque. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon. Overnight in Marrakech. Accommodation: Palm Plaza, Ryad Ennakhil, Kenzi Rose or similar.
 

Breakfast. Departure for a city tour, beginning with the grand Menara Gardens, which feature a side pavilion and countless olive trees. Then, an exterior visit to the Koutoubia Minaret, the twin of Seville's Giralda. In the old part of the city, visit the Dar el Bacha Museum, known for its spectacular architecture. Finally, head to the Jamaa el Fnaa square, one of Morocco's most interesting places, from where you can access the souks and medina. In the afternoon, visit different artisan guilds, including woodworkers, potters, tanners, and spice merchants. At some point, visit a riad in the medina, a palace house, for a special moment: a traditional tea ceremony conducted by an expert. Learn how to make this important Moroccan beverage, which is an integral part of the country's culture. Overnight in Marrakech. Accommodation: Palm Plaza, Ryad Ennakhil, Kenzi Rose or similar.
 

Breakfast and early departure for Rabat. Visit to the capital of the country, including the Royal Palace gates, the Mohamed V Mausoleum, and the Hassan Tower. Overnight in Rabat. Accommodation: Belere, Chellah or similar.
 

Breakfast and departure to Tangier. Upon arrival, a panoramic tour of Cape Spartel, the palace route, and finally the Kasbah, from where the city's inhabitants defended against pirate attacks centuries ago. Transfer to the Tangier port for a fast catamaran to Tarifa and then continue to Malaga. Overnight in Malaga. Accommodation: Malaga Alameda affiliated by Melia or similar.
 

After breakfast, visit the city and explore its historical and cultural attractions. Malaga is a city full of corners that look back on several centuries of history, from the time of the Romans (with its magnificent theatre) to the Arab, with the Alcazaba or the Castle of Gibralfaro. Continue to Granada. This city, located at the foot of Sierra Nevada, between the Darro and Genil rivers, is one of the jewels of Andalusia. Here, the impressive Andalusian legacy, represented by the Alhambra, is complemented by Renaissance architectural gems. We will have the chance to learn how to dance flamenco before attending a dinner with a flamenco show in one of the most typical venues in Granada. After dinner, we invite you to take the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful views of Granada from one of the city's viewpoints. Overnight in Granada. Accommodation: Catalonia Granada, Melia Granada or similar.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the world famous Alhambra complex with a Local Expert (entrance included) and Generalife Gardens. Then, depart for Madrid. In Madrid, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner. Overnight in Madrid. Accommodation: Westin Cuzco, Radisson Red or similar.
 

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport.