Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid to Toledo
Your Muslim guide and driver will meet you at Madrid airport and head south toward Toledo, about an hour's drive. Once there, you'll explore this historic Moorish city starting with the Historical Mosque from 999 AD (now called Church of Cristo de la Luz), then check out the Mosque of the Tornerias and its distinctive arches. The Alcazar Palace offers panoramic views across the city, and you'll finish at Zocodover Square, which served as a livestock market back in the 10th century.
- Start point
- Madrid, Madrid, Spain (Airport Arrival Terminal)
- Meals
- Lunch (Halal meal at a nearby restaurant), Dinner (Halal restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Historical Mosque built by Mussa Ibnu Ali in 999 AD (Church of Cristo de la Luz)
- Explore ramparts and oldest gate Bab al Saqra
- Visit Mosque of the Tornerias
- Panoramic views from Alcazar Palace
- Visit Zocodover Square
Landmarks Church of Cristo de la Luz Mosque of the Tornerias Alcazar Palace Zocodover Square - Day 2
Toledo to Granada
From Toledo, you'll travel south through Castilla la Mancha toward Granada in Andalusia, positioned in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Granada showcases Moorish Spain with the Alhambra Palace and its Generalife gardens as the centerpieces. Walking through the Albaicin quarter, you'll see Moorish palaces, baths, fountains, and Medersas schools. This was the last Muslim stronghold in Spain before 1492, and the city also holds monuments to Ferdinand and Isabella.
- Meals
- Dinner (Halal restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Alhambra Palace
- Explore Generalife gardens
- Visit Albaicin old Muslim quarter
Landmarks Alhambra Palace Generalife Gardens Albaicin 
- Day 3
Granada
You'll spend the full day in Granada with your Muslim guide seeing the main sights. The Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens take up the morning, then you'll walk through the Albaicine Kasbah. By midday, head to the Mirador of Saint Nicolas for panoramic views, and later visit the Great Mosque of Granada before returning to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day sightseeing tour of Granada
- Visit Alhambra Moorish Palace
- Visit Generalife Gardens
- Explore Albaicine Kasbah
- Panoramic Mirador of Saint Nicolas
- Visit Great Mosque of Granada
Landmarks Alhambra Moorish Palace Generalife Gardens Albaicine Kasbah Mirador of Saint Nicolas Great Mosque of Granada - Day 4
Granada to Cordoba to Sevilla
Traveling south, you'll arrive in Cordoba and see the Mezquita, a mosque with remarkable Moorish architecture built over twelve centuries. Crossing the bridge of Mussa ibn Nussair takes you into la Juderia (the old quarter) where the legendary Mezquita stands, founded by Khalif Abderrahman Addakhil. The city's distinctive Moorish patios are visible throughout. In the afternoon, you'll head toward Sevilla, stopping to see the ruins of Imperial Al Medina Azahra along the way.
- Meals
- Dinner (Halal restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit bridge of Mussa ibn Nussair Torre de la Calahorra
- Explore la Juderia old city quarter
- Visit Mezquita mosque
- Visit ruins of Imperial Al Medina Azahra
Landmarks Torre de la Calahorra Mezquita Al Medina Azahra - Day 5
Sevilla to Tangier
After breakfast in Sevilla, you'll visit the Roman ruins at Italica, check out the Museo de Bellas Artes, and walk through the Alcazar Palace. The Torre del Oro and Giralda tower overlook the Guadalquivir River and offer great views. Later that afternoon, you'll head to Tarifa and take a ferry across to Tangier, Morocco. Dinner and overnight will be at a halal restaurant in Tangier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Halal restaurant in Tangier)
Included Activities
- Visit Roman site of Italica
- Visit Museo de Bellas Artes
- Visit Alcazar Palace
- Visit Torre del Oro
- Visit Giralda tower
Landmarks Italica Museo de Bellas Artes Alcazar Palace Torre del Oro Giralda - Day 6
Tangier to Fez
Leaving Tangier in the morning, you'll head toward Chefchaouen, then continue to Volubilis and Moulay Idriss by afternoon before reaching Fez. Upon arrival, you'll see the ramparts, gates, and Borjs (forts), plus explore the Andalous quarter. Dinner will be at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chefchaouen
- Visit Volubilis
- Visit Moulay Idriss
- Sightseeing of ramparts and gates
- Sightseeing of Borjs (forts)
- Visit Andalous quarter
Landmarks Chefchaouen Volubilis Moulay Idriss 
- Day 7
Fez
Fez itself feels like stepping back into a complete medieval Islamic city frozen in time. Starting from the King's Palace and its ramparts, you'll walk through the guild areas where cobblers, saddlers, and blacksmiths work. Moving down to Juteya, you'll find carpenters and leather workers. El Ashabine Square, Sgha square, and Attarine are on the route, along with the Maqam of Moulay Idris. You'll tour the great tanneries and the Great Mosque University of Al Quarrawiyyine. After lunch, continue through the Dyers souk and various medersas before ending with traditional mint tea at a local family home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit King's Palace and Meshwar
- Walk through cobblers, saddlers, and blacksmiths guilds
- Visit Juteya with carpenters and leather workers
- Visit El Ashabine Square
- Visit Sgha square
- Visit Attarine and Souk el Henna
- Visit Maqam of Moulay Idris
- Visit Nejjarine Square and Museum of folk arts
- Visit tanneries
- Visit Great Mosque University of Al Quarrawiyyine
- Visit Medersa Attarine
- Visit Sbetryyine bookbinder guild
- Visit Seffarine Square
- Visit Dyers souk
- Visit Foundouk Tetouani
- Visit shrine of Sidi Ahmed Tijani
- Traditional mint tea at local Fez family home
- Visit Foundouk Lihoudi
Landmarks King's Palace El Ashabine Square Sgha Square Maqam of Moulay Idris Nejjarine Square Great Mosque University of Al Quarrawiyyine Medersa Attarine Seffarine Square Shrine of Sidi Ahmed Tijani - Day 8
Fez to Marrakech
This day takes you into the rural Atlas Mountains where Berber villages and nomadic settlements sit surrounded by evergreen pines, cedars, and poplars. You'll pass through Imouzzer and the Swiss-like town of Ifrane, reaching Azrou, an important market center. A detour into the cedar forest might let you see Barbary apes, and you could encounter a nomadic family at their encampment for mint tea. At Khenifra, the landscape transitions from Middle Atlas to High Atlas with peaks over 12,000 feet. After lunch, you'll descend toward Marrakech's oasis.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Imouzzer
- Visit Ifrane
- Visit Azrou
- Cedar forest detour to see Barbary apes
- Encounter nomadic family encampment (when available)
- Visit Berber villages
- Visit scenic viewpoints
- Visit traditional markets
Optional Activities
- Mint tea with nomadic family (subject to encounter)
Landmarks Imouzzer Ifrane Azrou Middle Atlas High Atlas Mountains 
- Day 9
Marrakech
In Marrakech, you'll start at the Menara, a pool surrounded by flowerbeds built in 1866 with Atlas Mountain views. The Koutoubia Minaret (similar to Giralda in Sevilla) comes next, followed by the Saadien tombs from the sixteenth century that stayed hidden until 1917. You'll explore the gardens of Agdal and Marjorelle, then return to your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Menara pool
- Visit Koutoubia Minaret
- Visit Saadien tombs
- Explore Agdal gardens
- Explore Marjorelle gardens
Landmarks Menara Koutoubia Minaret Saadien Tombs Agdal Gardens Marjorelle Gardens - Day 10
Ourika Valley
An excursion to the Ourika Valley starts your day where you'll visit traditional Berber souks and Sufi shrines. After lunch, you'll head to the Berber Museum of Arts and Crafts to learn about mountain dwellers and their products, plus visit their workshops. You'll return to Marrakech for dinner and spend the night at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit traditional Berber souks in Ourika Valley
- Visit Sufi shrines
- Visit Berber Museum of Arts and Crafts
- Visit Berber workshops
Landmarks Ourika Valley Berber Museum of Arts and Crafts 
- Day 11
Marrakech to Casablanca
On your final morning, you'll depart early from Marrakech and head to Casablanca Airport to catch your flight home after two weeks exploring Moorish Spain and Morocco.
- End point
- Casablanca, Grand Casablanca, Morocco (Airport departure terminal)
- Meals
- Breakfast
