Exotic Morocco + Spain
16 Days Starting in Marrakech and ending in Sevilla
Visiting: Marrakesh, Koutoubia, Saadien's Tombs, Bahia Palace, Dar Si Said, Essaouira, Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca, Oued Bou Regreg, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Hassan Tower, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Tetouan, Place Outa el Hammam, Fes, Bou Inania Madrasa, Mosque and University Karaouiyn, Mellah, Ifran, Tazzarine, Gite Zouala in Ziz Valley, Merzouga, Sahara Desert Morocco, Djemaa el Fna Square, Barcelona, Barcelona City Tour, Gothic Quarter, La Rambla, Valencia, City Tour Valencia, Plaça de la Reina, Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, Alhambra, Generalife, Sierra Nevada, Granada, Plaza de Espana, Parque de María Luisa, Seville
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MSP8
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
13 - 35
Physical rating:
Easy
Age range:
18-39 years
Trip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
This 16 day adventure through Morocco and Spain. Discover Morocco from the vibrant capital of Marrakesh to camping overnight in the Sahara Desert. Discover different faces of Spain from the busy Barcelona to the quaint towns.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Marrakech
Location: Marrakesh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Blue Sea Le Printemps– 4 Star (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Morocco! Keep your eyes peeled at Morocco airport for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel.
Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 7:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members.
Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Marrakech or go out for an optional group dinner.
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner - 100 MAD
Day 2 : Marrakech, Essaouira
Location: Marrakesh, Koutoubia, Saadien's Tombs, Bahia Palace, Dar Si Said, Essaouira
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Miramar – 3 Star (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a delicious breakfast, start your discovery with the key sites of bustling Marrakech such as Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace & Dar Si Said Museum.
Then hop on board for destination: Essaouira.
But first, make a stop at Argan Women Cooperative to learn all about the making of Argan oil.
A 'magical' product that's native to Morocco, it is used in delicious meals and extensively in cosmetics.
As you arrive Essaouira, you can go out to explore its charming Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Saadian Tombs
Sightseeing of Menara Gardens
Sightseeing of Koutoubia Mosque
Sightseeing of Bahia Palace & Dar Si Said Museum
Visit of Argan Women Cooperative
Sightseeing of Essaouira
Entrance Fees
Bahai Palace - 70 MAD
Menara Gardens - 10 MAD
Saadian Tombs - 70 MAD
Said Mausoleum - 70 MAD
Day 3 : Essaouira, Casablanca
Location: Essaouira, Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis City Center Hotel – 3 Star (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Follow the ocean north to the largest city and commercial hub of Morocco, Casablanca.
Start off with a guided tour of the gigantic Hassan II Mosque, the largest in all Africa.
Continue to impressive highlights including the United Nations Square, Anfa Residential Quarter finished with a short visit to the medina.
Before dinner, have a short photo stop by Rick's Café from the classic Hollywood movie named after the town & watch the sunset by the ocean.
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Hassan II Mosque
Sightseeing of Anfa Residential Quarter
Sightseeing of United Nations Square
Entrance Fees
Hassan II Mosque - 130 MAD
Day 4 : Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Tetouan
Location: Casablanca, Oued Bou Regreg, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Hassan Tower, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Tetouan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Prestige Hotel – 3 Star (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Continue along the charming coastline to Rabat.
The beautiful capital of Morocco is set in a rich, amber-colored landscape, blending ancient history and modern Moroccan culture.
The guided walking tour will unfold the beauty of the imperial town as you visit the Kasbah overlooking the Bouregreg River, the Royal Palace, Chellah Ruins, Mohammed V Mausoleum and Hassan II Tower.
At the end of the extensive city tour, make your way to Chefchaouen, the Blue City.
Prepare your cameras and wander the narrow streets of the breathtaking blue-washed mountain village.
Overnight stay in Tetouan.
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Museum Mohammed V
Sightseeing of Hassan Mosque
Sightseeing of Royal Palace
Sightseeing of Eloidaia Kasbah
Day 5 : Tetouan, Chefchaouen, Fes
Location: Tetouan, Place Outa el Hammam, Chefchaouen, Fes
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Royal Mirage Hotel – 4 Star (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we will continue to explore the blue-city, Chefchaouen! Roam the magical streets of the medina, Outa el-Hammam Square, visit waterfall of Ras el-Maa and the Spanish Mosque presenting an astounding view of Chefchaouen.
In the afternoon, drive on to the cultural heart of Morocco, Fes.
The second largest city in the country is best known for its labyrinth of souks and leather tanneries - the smell will not be forgotten!
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Chefchaouen
Trekking In The Mountains
Optional Activities
Dinner Show - 250 MAD
Day 6 : Fes
Location: Fes, Bou Inania Madrasa, Mosque and University Karaouiyn, Mellah, Fes
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Royal Mirage Hotel – 4 Star (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wear your walking shoes and embark on a cultural journey through the imperial city of Fes.
Get to discover all the highlights on an intensive tour with your local guide covering Bab Bouloud Gate (Royal Palace), Bou Inania Madrasa, Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, Quaraouiyine Mosque, Najjarine Square, Spices Market, Terina Madrasa, the surroundings of Karaouine Medina, Mellah (Jewish Quarter), Pottery, and of course the famous Tannery! Share your favourite sites with your mates over dinner and rest up, you're heading inland tomorrow!
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Bab Bouloud Gate (Royal Palace)
Sightseeing of Bou Inania Medersa
Sightseeing of Mausoleum of Moulay IdrissSightseeing of Quaraouiyine Mosque
Sightseeing of Najjarine Square
Sightseeing of Spices Market
Sightseeing of Attarine Medersa
Sightseeing of The Surroundings of Karaouine Medina and Mellah (Jewish Quarter)Tannery & Pottery Visits
Optional Activities
Traditional Hamam - 300 MAD
Entrance Fees
Bou Inania Medersa - 10 MAD
Attarine Medersa - 20 MAD
Day 7 : Fes, Merzouga
Location: Fes, Ifran, Tazzarine, Gite Zouala in Ziz Valley, Merzouga
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Auberge Yasmina Desert Camp (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hop on board early and drive through Efran City in High Atlas Mountains with stunning panaromic views and Midelt to reach the desert village of Merzouga.
On the way, pass via Tazzarine, the last city to be found before the mighty dunes of the desert and arrive in Ziz Valley.
As Ziz River feeds the charming oases in the region, we feed ourselves over a lunch-break.
Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon and soak in the majestic sand dunes.
It is the perfect depiction of the famous Moroccan desert landscape and lifestyle.
Our camel ride will start here for our 1st campsite to catch the sunset.
Share your highlights of the trip with travel mates and enjoy the local cuisine under a starry sky.
You'll experience the authentic desert life in the Sahara and stay in sedentary tents tonight.
Included Activities
Camel Trekking
Day 8 : Merzouga
Location: Merzouga
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Auberge Yasmina Desert Camp (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Wake up to the sunrise over the golden sand dunes and take a mental picture to last forever.
It's time for another camel trek to the 2nd campsite.
Have a delicious local breakfast and hop on, you're going on a 4x4 jeep safari.
Enjoy the 2-hour adventure at the astounding desert atmosphere watching the magical landscapes, isolated Berber villages, oases, dunes and real nomads.
In the afternoon you can relax by the pool, sand-board or climb high up the sand dunes.
Included Activities
4X4 Jeep Safari
African Music Show
Sand-Board
Day 9 : Merzouga, Marrakech
Location: Merzouga, Sahara Desert Morocco, Djemaa el Fna Square, Marrakesh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Blue Sea Le Printemps – 4 Star (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Time to bid farewell to the Sahara desert.
As you drive back to the modern Morocco, pass by Ourzazate movie studios & have a panoramic photo stop at the Tichka mountain pass in the High Atlas region.
Late in the afternoon you will reach the fascinating city of Marrakech.
It is where the Arab city culture meets the Berber culture of the desert and mountain villages.
Here, the sub-Saharan traders would trade their wares with European merchants, who would then bring them to Europe.
Wear your haggling hats as you discover Djemaa el-Fna Square and brace for the mayhem! Marking the entrance to the huge bazaar, the area is packed with story tellers, snake charmers, acrobats, musicians and folk dancers.
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Djeema El - Fna Square in Marrakech
Day 10 : Marrakech, Barcelona
Location: Marrakesh, Barcelona
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Catalonia Park Guell – 3 Star (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After filling up on breakfast we will fly from Marrakech to Barclona.
Keep your eyes peeled for Travel Talk sign for transfer to hotel.
Meet at the lobby reception at 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your new local tour guide and other tour members.
After, you will have free time to explore Barcelonas's vibrant nightlife or join us for an optional group dinner at a local restaurant.
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
Day 11 : Barcelona City Tour
Location: Barcelona City Tour, Gothic Quarter, La Rambla, Barcelona City Tour
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Catalonia Park Guell - 3 Star (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We'll start the day by checking out all the top sites in our guided panoramic city tour.
 In the afternoon, you will have free time to explore the pretty cobblestone streets of the old Gothic Quarter or the buzzing La Rambla district.
Included Activities
Panoramic Barcelona City Tour
Day 12 : Barcelona, Valencia
Location: Barcelona, Valencia
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Acteon – 4 Star (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Valencia here we come! On arrival we will spend the evening exploring the city together on an orientation walk.
In the evening why not try some delicious paella, it originated from this city after all and after check out Valencia's nightlife!Â
Included Activities
Orientation Walk in Valencia
Day 13 : Valencia City Tour
Location: City Tour Valencia, Plaça de la Reina, Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, City Tour Valencia
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Acteon – 4 Star (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast we start our walking tour at Plaza de Reina, located in the heart of the old city.
In the afternoon, you will have free time to explore the city by your own.
Relax at the beach or visit Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias a modern scientific and cultural complex which is the largest of it's kind in Europe.
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Valencia
Day 14 : Valencia, Granada
Location: Valencia, Alhambra, Generalife, Sierra Nevada, Granada
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Los Angeles Hotel – 4 Star (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
It's time to depart for our next stop Granada.
On arrival we will take a guided orientation tour of Granada to get a glimpse into this beautiful region of Spain.
Don't forget to check out one of Spain's iconic highlights, the Alhambra and Generalife gardens.
Walk around the fortified Moorish palace complex, with its dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, it's not a sight you should miss.
End the day by treating yourself to a cold drink and you'll usually get a free tapa! Winning!
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Sightseeing of Granada
Entrance Fees
Alhambra & Generalife Gardens - EUR 21
Day 15 : Granada, Sevilla
Location: Granada, Plaza de Espana, Parque de María Luisa, Seville
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Silken Al Andalus – 4 Star (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Time to hit the road, and drive to Sevilla.
On arrival, we will walk around Sevilla city centre and you may even recognise some sights along the way, hint *GOT & Star Wars*.
In the afternoon, spend some time exploring as you please.
We'd recommend climbing the Giralda tower in the Cathedral of St Mary for some epic views, or wandering around the Plaza de España in Parque de MarÃa Luisa for it's grandeur, canal and beautiful ceramics.
One of the oldest places in Europe, Reales Alcázares is also a must see, and is the perfect example of Mudéjar architecture.
What better way to end the day with an optional Flamenco show! Olé!
Included Activities
Sightseeing of The Cathedral of St.
Mary (Seville Cathedral)
Sightseeing of Parque de MarÃa Luisa
Sightseeing of Reales Alcázares
Sightseeing of Mudéjar Pavilion
Sightseeing of Sevilla
Optional Activities
Flamenco Show - EUR 20-40
Entrance Fees
The Cathedral of St.
Mary (Seville Cathedral) - 10 Euro
Day 16 : Sevilla
Location: Seville
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast we will check out of the hotel and say farewell tour friends.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 & 3 star hotels, desert camp in the Sahara (Bedouin tents).
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Meals
15 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
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Transportation
A/C, modern coach or mini-bus, 4X4 Jeep, flight from Marrakech to Barcelona.
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Airport Transfer
Arrival and return transfers in Morocco.
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Flight
International Flight between Marrakech and Barcelona.
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Guide
Services of experienced Travel Talk local tour guides, licensed by the Ministry of Tourism in Morocco | Local tour leaders in Spain & Portugal
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides.
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Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival and departure transfers in Morocco, arrival transfer in Spain.
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Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access ( where available )
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tips and gestures
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Optional activities
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Travel Insurance
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Items of a personal nature
Add Ons
Local Payment: £
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes, Marrakech to Barcelona.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, children age 18 and above are allowed
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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