Muslim Spain and Morocco

Welcome to Madrid! Upon arrival at the airport, we’ll be ready to transfer you to your hotel. You’ll have some free time until the tour begins. Please check the information signs in the hotel reception area for details about the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.In the evening, we’ll provide a transfer to Plaza Mayor and La Latina, Madrid’s most famous neighborhood for nightlife and tapas restaurants. You can choose to dine at a restaurant of your preference—options include Indian, Chinese, Spanish, and Middle Eastern cuisines.

The morning will begin with a comprehensive tour of central Madrid, featuring highlights like Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. We’ll then visit Retiro Park, a beautiful oasis in the city center, where we’ll see the lake and the Palacio de Cristal. Admission is included to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the home of Real Madrid—considered by many to be the best football club in the world. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening, we’ll provide a return transfer to the hotel.

We will depart from Madrid early in the morning, heading south through La Mancha. Our first stop will be in Puerto Lápice, a charming Manchego village evocative of Don Quixote. We will then continue into Andalusia via Despeñaperros, arriving in Granada, where lunch will be included. In the afternoon, if you have chosen the option that includes a visit to the Alhambra, we will explore the magnificent Alhambra Palace and its beautiful Generalife Gardens, both built during the Arab period, with a local guide.VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: The number of visitors allowed into the Alhambra is strictly regulated by law. To ensure your admission, tickets will be issued upon confirming your tour reservation. It´s essential to provide accurate personal details (full name and passport/ID number) at the time of booking. Please be aware that ticket costs are non-refundable in case of cancellation. In rare cases where the Alhambra visit is not possible, we will instead tour the Royal Alcázar of Seville, which offers similar historical and architectural significance.

Departing from Granada, we´ll traverse the Costa del Sol. Upon reaching Algeciras or Tarifa, we´ll board a modern ferry to cross the Strait of Gibraltar (tickets included). Passengers will need to carry their own luggage as the bus typically does not make the crossing. Upon arrival in Morocco, we´ll journey through breathtaking landscapes. Our first stop will be Asilah, a charming walled city nestled on the Atlantic coast, once a historic port and pirate stronghold, now bustling with vibrant life. There will be time for lunch before we head to Rabat. Upon arrival in Rabat, dinner will be included.

Panoramic tour of Rabat. We’ll see the immense Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the powerful Kasbah of the Udayas. Around midday, we’ll head to Casablanca for a brief city tour with a local guide around the city. Here, we’ll visit the exterior of the grand Hassan II Mosque, one of the most significant mosques in the Arab world. After the tour, we’ll have some free time for lunch along the scenic seafront in La Corniche.Following lunch, we’ll continue to El Jadida. Its citadel (Mazagan) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by the Portuguese in the early sixteenth century. We’ll stroll through its picturesque streets, which retain many traces of the Portuguese era, such as the Manueline-style Church of the Assumption. We’ll also include a visit to the old sixteenth-century cistern (admission included).Our journey will then take us to Safi, where we’ll arrive in the evening. Dinner will be included.Note: The old cistern in El Jadida is currently closed for restoration but is expected to reopen later this season.

With our guide, we’ll visit Safi, a city renowned for its ceramics, highly prized throughout Morocco for their quality and bright colors. We’ll photograph the Castle of the Sea and its impressive fortress walls, stroll through the charming Medina, and visit the Hill of the Potters with its many shops.Afterward, we’ll continue to Essaouira. Its walled Medina, facing the sea, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This beautifully preserved city is a favorite among artists and painters. You’ll have free time for lunch and to wander through its narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and strong walls struck by the waves.After lunch, we’ll continue along the Atlantic coast, taking in the magnificent landscapes. We’ll make a brief stop in Taghazout, a picturesque small town known for its fishing and popular with surfers. Then, we’ll proceed to Agadir for accommodation, arriving in the evening. Dinner will be included.

In the morning, you’ll have free time to enjoy the most popular beach destination in the country. Take some time to relax on one of its endless beaches, stroll along the seafront, or shop in its many retail areas.After lunch, we’ll continue our journey along a scenic highway through the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. After arriving at the hotel, you will be able to experience a traditional Kalesa ride up to Jemaa el-Fnaa square, famous for its lively and nonstop atmosphere. Dinner will be included.

Today, we´ll explore one of the most fascinating places in the world, the city that gave Morocco its name. Our city tour will take us through its strong walls, the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the Medina, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the Bahia Palace (tickets included). Afterward, you´ll have free time for lunch (included) and to relax by the pool or in the hotel garden, or to shop in the souks. In the evening, you can join the Fantasy Party, an optional excursion offered by Europamundo.

A long journey awaits us: we’ll depart early for the Ouzoud Falls, a tranquil spot in Morocco, home to the highest waterfalls in Northern Africa (110 meters). Nestled in the Middle Atlas, these falls are framed by spectacular gorges. We’ll enjoy a short boat trip and have lunch at a restaurant with a stunning view of the waterfalls (both included). You’ll have fun watching the macaques (Moroccan monkeys) that live in the area. We’ll then continue to the Southern Atlas, arriving in Fez. Before heading to the hotel, we’ll take in the view of the city from the Marinid tombs (depending on the sunlight, this visit may be scheduled for the following day). Dinner will be included.

We’ll go on a tour of Fez, entering through the Bronze Gates of the Royal Palace and exploring the Jewish quarter, its lively souks, and the Tanners´ Quarter. The cultural capital of the country is renowned for its impressive Medina, which preserves the traditional Arab atmosphere like no other. We’ll conclude our visit with an included lunch at a historic palace in the Medina. In the afternoon, we’ll journey north through Morocco on a modern highway, reaching Tangier by evening. Dinner will be included.

Free time in Tangier – do you feel like doing some last-minute shopping? We’ll take a ferry back to Spain. The bus will not be on board, so each passenger must take their luggage on the ferry. We’ll arrive in Algeciras or Tarifa and continue to Seville. Arrival will be in the evening.

In the morning, we´ll embark on a city tour of Seville, where you´ll visit the cathedral with its famous Giralda, explore the banks of the Guadalquivir River, and wander through the popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana. After the tour, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Guadalquivir River offering stunning panoramic views (included). In the evening, you´ll have the option to attend a popular flamenco tablao.

We’ll leave Seville, following the Guadalquivir Valley to Córdoba. We’ll visit its great Mosque-Cathedral with a local guide (tickets included), walk through the old neighborhood with its famous patios full of flowers, and enter the Old Synagogue (tickets included). After lunch, we’ll leave for Castilian lands. We’ll make a stop in Consuegra, where 12 giant windmills next to the castle overlook the La Mancha plain. We’ll visit the Rucio Mill (tickets included) and head to Madrid at the end of the day.

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.