Why book this trip?
Discover the Moorish architecture of Granada and Cordoba, the picturesque Andalucian villages and explore the Imperial Cities of Morocco, including Rabat, Fes and Marrakech. Travel from the whitewashed Spanish villages to the characteristic minarets and medinas of Morocco.
- Granada – Opportunity to visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace, one of the finest examples of Moorish architecture
- Marrakech – Explore the vibrant souks of the ‘Red City’ and the iconic Djemaa-el Fna Square
- Contrasting cuisines – Share traditional Andalucian tapas and taste flavour-filled Moroccan tagines
Itinerary
DAY 1 – Join trip in Malaga
DAY 2 – To Cordoba; discover the old town and explore the remarkable Mezquita
DAY 3 – Explore Granada including the old Moorish Quarter
DAY 4 – Chance to visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace; afternoon train to Ronda
DAY 5 – Visit the picturesque Andalucian ‘pueblo blancos’ (white villages) of Zahara La Sierra and Grazalema
DAY 6 – Travel by train through rolling countryside; take a ferry to Tangier and visit the medina
DAY 7 – To Fes, the cultural capital of Morocco
DAY 8 – Guided walking tour of Fes through its souks and tanneries; visit Roman site of Volubilis
DAY 9 – Train to Rabat; city tour through the highlights of the atmospheric capital city
DAY 10 – Train to Marrakech via Casablanca; chance to visit the famous King Hassan II Mosque
DAY 11 – Walking tour of Marrakech through colourful souks and the iconic Djemaa el Fna Square
DAY 12 – Free time in Marrakech; chance to join a day trip to the High Atlas
DAY 13 – Trip ends Marrakech
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