Spain, Portugal and Morocco Highlights

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Madrid

  Welcome to Madrid! Upon arriving at the airport, you will be met by your private driver who will comfortably transfer you to your hotel.

  Note: Drivers in Spain may or may not speak English.

  • Madrid

• Day 2: Madrid Walking Tour

  The best way to explore this charming city is by taking a walking tour with your private English-speaking guide (subject to availability). This tour will allow you to see the places that best represent the essence of this city such as the Puerta del Sol, the Plaza Mayor, the Mercado de San Miguel, the former City Hall, the Royal Palace and the Royal Opera House. The tour also includes a visit to the Prado Museum, which provides Madrid with an outstanding art gallery.

  The afternoon is yours to wander around as you please, at your own pace.

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  • Madrid

• Day 3: Madrid - Toledo - Madrid

  Toledo is an old city located 70 km away from Madrid. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its extensive monumental and cultural heritage. Today, you will join in a group tour to explore the beautiful artwork and stunning architecture in the city.

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  • Madrid

• Day 4: Madrid - Barcelona

  Today, you will head to the express train station on your own. It will take around 3 hours to reach Barcelona. Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel. The remaining time is free for you, to explore at your leisure or rest.

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  • Barcelona

• Day 5: Barcelona, Walking Tour

  Today, you will enjoy a Barcelona private walking tour with your guide. The majority of the tour will be dedicated to Catalan Modernist architecture, pioneered by Antoni Gaudi which definitively marked the appearance of the city today. Admire the Paseo de Gracia and see the famous apartment buildings including Casa Batllo and La Pedrera, designed by Gaudi. Afterwards, visit his masterpiece, Sagrada Familia (Holy Family Church), and see the astonishing interior of this church, the ceiling of which reaches a height of seventy meters, and is richly and symbolically decorated.

  The rest of the day is yours to relax at leisure in this beautiful city.

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  • Barcelona

• Day 6: Barcelona - Lisbon

  Today, you will depart from your hotel to the airport and then board your flight to Lisbon (the air ticket is not included). Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel and then enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

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  • Lisbon

• Day 7: Lisbon, Join a Group Walking Tour

  Today, you will join a group walking tour to see and experience historical Lisbon. The guide will take you through the major districts, including Baixa, Chiado and Alfama. After this tour, you will have a deeper understanding of Lisbon's lifestyle, history and culture.

  Note: You should make your own way to the meeting point - the statue in the center of Rossio Square.

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  • Lisbon

• Day 8: Lisbon, Free Day

  A whole day is left for you to explore at your own pace. Stroll around the narrow streets to find the real Lisbon or relax with a cup of coffee in a coffee shop.

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  • Lisbon

• Day 9: Lisbon - Marrakech

  After breakfast, head to the airport on your own for your departure flight. Once you land in Marrakech, your private English-speaking driver will meet you at the exit and escort you to your hotel. The remaining time is free at leisure.

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  • Marrakech

• Day 10: Highlights of Marrakech

  This morning, your private guide will show you some highlights of Marrakech, including the 12th century Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs and the Koranic School Madrasa. Enjoy some free time walking around the Souks in the evening. Step into different quarters to see craftsmen working on their various trades.

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  • Marrakech

• Day 11: Marrakech - Ouarzazate

  Today, you will depart for Ouarzazate, a base for the excursion into the desert. En route, make a short visit to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After that, pass through the dramatic Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass and reach Ouarzazate. The rest of the day is at leisure.

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  • Ouarzazate

• Day 12: Ouarzazate - Erfoud

  This morning, you will be transferred to Erfoud, an oasis town in the Sahara Desert. Along the way, you will see Skoura, one of Morocco's beautiful oases, and the Todra Gorge. On arrival, you will change to a 4x4 vehicle to go into the desert. You can ride a camel, try sand boarding, or a dune to enjoy the stunning sunset view. In the late afternoon, return to Erfoud for overnight.

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  • Erfoud

• Day 13: Erfoud - Fez

  Today, you will spend a full day on your private vehicle. Pass through a scenic forest of cedars and across the Middle Atlas Mountain range, and then make a short stop at the mineral mining city of Midelt. After that, continue to drive to Fez, which will take about 4 hours. Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel and the remaining time is at leisure.

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• Day 14: Fez Exploration

  Your exploration of Fez will start from Medina of Fez, home to the world's oldest university, followed by the Attarine Madrasa, the Quaraouiyine Mosque, the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, the Souk Nejjarine and the Mellah, a Hebrew district. In the afternoon, discover the charm of the narrow alleys of the old town on your own.

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  • Fez

• Day 15: Fez - Rabat

  After breakfast, your private driver will escort you to Rabat via a private vehicle. En route, you will visit the Imperial City of Meknes, which offers impressive buildings and elaborate monuments, along with the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and have a good rest.

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  • Rabat

• Day 16: Rabat - Casablanca

  As the capital of Morocco, Rabat has many attractive sites. Today, you will visit some major attractions including Mechouar, the Royal Palace, the Hassan Tower, the Kasbah Oudaya, and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V. After that, you may spend some free time to explore the old medina of Rabat.

  In the afternoon, your private driver will escort you to Casablanca to stay overnight. On the way to your hotel, you will visit the exterior of Hassan II Mosque, standing beside the ocean.

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  • Casablanca

• Day 17: Casablanca, Departure

  Say goodbye to Morocco and board your homebound flight.

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