Highlights of Southern Spain & Morocco

15 days - from $3795

Moorish food and minarets, seductive Seville and simmering souks: this adventure showcases the contrasts and close ties between two mighty realms A strong Moorish history and a warm bucolic vibe make Andalucía one of Spain’s most pleasant and picturesque regions. Sun-blessed hills and fertile valleys dotted with charming villages are best explored on foot, as is the provincial capital of Seville. Home to the magnificent Alcazar Palace and many other grand structures from its long history, it’s a perfect entry to an idyllic region. Ronda and Granada also bask in former glories, with the latter’s magnificent Alhambra Palace being the ultimate ‘jewel in the crown’ and arguably the most seductive building in the world. Just across the Straits of Gibraltar is another enormous continent, with Morocco at its head. Old medinas, labyrinthine streets, grand mosques and colourful bazaars beckon, shadowed doorways, slanted light and – yes – snake charmers make it a dreamland of exotica; Fes and Marrakech have changed little since medieval times, but still offer surprises far beyond the clichés. These two great countries weaved together form an intricate, eternally interesting tapestry. And trip!

Highlights

• Discover the Alhambra, Granada
• Explore Ronda
• Grazalema National Park
• Zahara de la Sierra
• Bathe in Fes
• Join the rest of the world in Djemaa el Fna, Marrakech
• Medina, mosaics and Majorelle, Marrakech
• Meknes
• Volubilis

Itinerary:

Day 1: (Sun) Arrive in Seville.2: Walking tour of Seville (3-4 hours), including Alcazar Palace. Afternoon free.3: Guided walk around Zahara de la Sierra. Visit to traditional olive oil mill. Travel to Grazalema National Park (3 hours).4: Walk through Grazalema National Park (5-6 hours) or free day.5: Walking tour of Ronda and surrounds (3-4 hours).6: Drive to Granada. Walking tour around historic Christian Cathedral district (2 hours).7: Visit the incredible Alhambra Palace. Walk through the Moorish Albaizan quarter of Granada (full day walking). Evening visit to local Flamenco tavern.8: Free day in Granada. Drive to Malaga airport (2hrs) for flight to Casablanca.9: Visit Hassan II Mosque. Drive to Rabat and visit Chellah, Kasbah des Oudayas and Hassan Minaret.10: Visit Volubilis. Continue to Meknes to explore medina and bazaars. Arrive in Fes.11-12: Explore the old city of Fes, including Musee Belghazi and Funduk Nejjarine.13: Travel to Marrakech.14: City tour including Bahia Palace and Marrakech Museum.15: Trip ends in Marrakech this morning (Sun).
Included: Local tour leader, transport and sightseeing.
Not Included:

Departure taxes, airport transfers, visas, insurance, other meals, drinks, optional additional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.