Itinerary
- Day 1
Malaga
You'll land at Malaga airport early morning where your host will pick you up and drive you to the hotel. The morning is yours to settle in and rest after travel. Later in the afternoon, head out to see Malaga's historic sights around the city. Dinner happens back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore historic sights of Malaga
- Day 2
Malaga to Granada
After breakfast, you're heading from Malaga to Granada, driving through the Sierra Nevada mountains. A guide will show you the Alhambra Palace and its Generalife gardens, then you'll walk through the historic Albaicin quarter. The afternoon includes visits to the Cathedral and the tombs of King Fernando and Queen Isabella. You'll have dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Alhambra Palace
- Walk through Albaicin (old Moorish quarter)
- Visit Cathedral and tombs of King Fernando and Queen Isabella
Landmarks Alhambra Palace Generalife Gardens Albaicin Granada Cathedral - Day 3
Granada
This day is dedicated to Granada's sights. You'll see cathedrals, walk through gardens, and check out some of the local museums. It's a full day of exploring what the city has to offer. Dinner is at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sightseeing notable places in Granada including cathedrals, gardens, and museums
- Day 4
Granada to Cordoba to Sevilla
You're traveling along scenic roads through Andalucia's white villages, arriving in Cordoba by morning. There you'll tour the Mezquita mosque and see the Moorish patios, then explore La Juderia, the Jewish Quarter. After that, you're heading to Sevilla to tour monuments in Barrio Santa Cruz. Dinner is at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mezquita mosque
- Tour La Juderia (Jewish Quarter)
- Guided tour of important monuments in Barrio Santa Cruz, Sevilla
Landmarks Mezquita La Juderia Barrio Santa Cruz - Day 5
Sevilla to Tangier
Spend time exploring Sevilla's sites, including the Roman ruins of Italica and the Museo de Bellas Artes. You'll walk over to the Giralda tower for views overlooking the Guadalquivir River. In the afternoon, travel to Tarifa and catch the ferry across to Tangier. Dinner will be at your hotel in Tangier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Roman site of Italica
- Visit Museo de Bellas Artes
- Visit Giralda tower
Landmarks Italica Museo de Bellas Artes Giralda - Day 6
Tangier to Fez
You're traveling through centuries of history starting with Volubilis, the ancient Roman city with its forum and classic streets. Next you'll stop at Moulay Idris, the 8th-century citadel, then drive roughly 15 miles to Meknes. By evening you'll reach Fez where you'll see sights outside the walled city like ramparts, gates, and Moorish forts. Dinner is at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit ancient Roman city of Volubilis
- Visit citadel of Moulay Idris
- Visit imperial city of Meknes
- Tour sights outside the ancient walled city of Fez including ramparts, gates, and Borjs (Moorish Forts)
Landmarks Volubilis Moulay Idris Meknes Fez Medina Ramparts - Day 7
Fez
A full walking day in Fez Medina with a specialized guide starting at the King's Palace. You'll explore the 15th-century Jewish quarter with its maze-like Moorish streets, visit Sephardic synagogues and mausoleums, then climb Merinides Hill for views of the old Medina. Walking through ancient streets, you'll see traditional guilds like cobblers and leather workers. You'll hit various squares and markets, the tannery, and visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Idris. Lunch break happens midday, then you continue to the Dyers souk and shrine of Sidi Ahmed Tijani. The day wraps up with traditional mint tea at a local family home. Dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Specialized guided historic discovery of Fez Medina starting at King's Palace with Meshwar, ramparts, and gates
- Explore Jewish quarter with Sephardic synagogues and mausoleums of holy Rabbis
- Visit Merinides Hill necropolis with panoramic views
- Walk through Bab Guissa gate into ancient Medina
- Visit traditional guilds (cobblers, saddlers, blacksmiths, leather workers, carpenters)
- Visit El Ashabine Square and Sgha square
- Visit Attarine market
- Visit Mausoleum of Moulay Idris
- Visit Nejjarine Square, fountain, and Museum of folk arts at Fondouk
- Walk to tannery and visit Great Mosque University of Al Quarrawiyyine
- Visit Medersa Attarine
- Visit Seffarine Square
- Explore Dyers souk
- Visit shrine of Sidi Ahmed Tijani
- Enjoy traditional mint tea at local Fez family home
Landmarks King's Palace (Fez) Jewish Quarter (Fez) Merinides Hill Bab Guissa Gate El Ashabine Square Sgha Square Attarine Market Mausoleum of Moulay Idris Nejjarine Square Fondouk (Museum of Folk Arts) Great Mosque University of Al Quarrawiyyine Medersa Attarine Seffarine Square Shrine of Sidi Ahmed Tijani Dyers Souk - Day 8
Fez to Marrakech
You're heading into the Atlas Mountains to see Berber villages and nomadic settlements, passing through forests of evergreen pine and cedar. You'll stop in Imouzzer and Ifrane, then get to Azrou, an important market center. At a cedar forest, you can see Barbary apes and possibly meet nomadic families for mint tea. From Khenifra, the landscape shifts as you descend from the Middle Atlas toward the High Atlas. After lunch, you'll arrive in Marrakech. Along the way, you'll see Berber villages, scenic views, and traditional markets. Dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Middle Atlas Mountains
- Visit Berber villages and nomadic settlements
- Visit Azrou market center
- Visit cedar forest to see Barbary apes
- Optional mint tea with nomadic families
- Visit Berber villages and traditional markets along route
- Explore foothills overlooking Marrakech
Optional Activities
- Mint tea with nomadic families (available when encountered)
Landmarks Middle Atlas Mountains Imouzzer Ifrane Azrou Khenifra High Atlas Mountains - Day 9
Marrakech
You're exploring Marrakech's historical sites starting with the Menara, a pool with flowerbeds built in 1866 that's both decorative and an irrigation system. Then you'll see the Koutoubia Minaret (it matches la Giralda in Sevilla), the Saadien tombs from the 1500s with their Moorish architecture, and the Agdal and Majorelle gardens. Dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Menara pool and gardens
- Visit Koutoubia Minaret
- Visit Saadien tombs
- Explore Agdal gardens
- Explore Majorelle gardens
Landmarks Menara Koutoubia Minaret Saadien Tombs Agdal Gardens Majorelle Gardens - Day 10
Ourika Valley
You're taking an excursion to the Ourika Valley to visit traditional Berber souks and Jewish shrines. After lunch, you'll go to the Berber Museum of Arts and Crafts to learn about mountain dwellers and their products, then see workshops with hand-made items. You'll head back to Marrakech for dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit traditional Berber Souks in Ourika Valley
- Visit Jewish shrines in Ourika Valley
- Visit Berber Museum of Arts and Crafts
- Discover Berber workshops and hand-made products
Landmarks Ourika Valley Berber Museum of Arts and Crafts - Day 11
Marrakech to Casablanca
In the morning, you'll leave for Casablanca Airport and catch your flight home, taking memories of the tour with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
