Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Madrid
Madrid- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Liabeny)
- Day 2
Madrid
Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic tapas dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Exe Plaza - Madrid)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Madrid including Barrio de la Morería, Habsburgs District, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains, Puerta de Alcalá, Gran Vía, Castellana, Salamanca district, Plaza Castilla, Parque del Oeste, Las Ventas Bullring, and Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium
- Authentic tapas dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Barrio de la Morería Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Plaza de la Villa Royal Palace Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Puerta de Alcalá Gran Vía Las Ventas Bullring Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - Day 3
Madrid - Segovia - Avila - Salamanca
Madrid - Segovia - Avila - Salamanca- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Exe - Salamanca)
Included Activities
- Explore Segovia including the UNESCO World Heritage Site Aqueduct of Segovia at own pace
- Explore Avila fortified town centre at own pace, including the option to walk atop the fortifications
Landmarks Aqueduct of Segovia Avila - Day 4
Salamanca - Pinhão - Porto
Salamanca - Pinhão - Porto- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (HF Ipanema Park - Porto)
Included Activities
- Visit Pinhão town including the ornate train station
Landmarks Pinhão Luís I Bridge - Day 5
Porto
Porto- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (HF Ipanema Park - Porto)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto including Cathedral of Porto, Stock Exchange building, and Santa Clara Church
Landmarks Cathedral of Porto Stock Exchange building Santa Clara Church - Day 6
Porto - Coimbra - Lisbon
Porto - Coimbra - Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Masa Hotel Campogrande)
Included Activities
- Explore Coimbra historic centre including cathedral and University of Coimbra with traditional music experience
Optional Activities
- Visit Alfama Quarter in Lisbon
- Visit Arco da Rua Augusta in Lisbon
Landmarks University of Coimbra Alfama Quarter Arco da Rua Augusta - Day 7
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Masa Hotel Campogrande)
Included Activities
- City sightseeing tour of Lisbon including Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, Coach Museum, Monument to the Discoverers, Marquis of Pombal Square, and Liberty Avenue
Landmarks Belem Tower Jeronimos Monastery Coach Museum Monument to the Discoverers Marquis of Pombal Square Liberty Avenue - Day 8
Lisbon - Merida - Seville
Lisbon - Merida - Seville- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (AC Hotel Sevilla Forum)
Included Activities
- Explore Merida including Augusta Emerita archaeological site with amphitheatre, circus, and theatre
Landmarks Merida Augusta Emerita archaeological site - Day 9
Seville
Seville- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (AC Hotel Sevilla Forum)
Included Activities
- Morning city tour of Seville including Sevilla Cathedral (exterior), Barrio de Santa Cruz, Maria Luisa Park, and Plaza de España
Optional Activities
- Interior visit to Sevilla Cathedral (optional tour available)
Landmarks Sevilla Cathedral Barrio de Santa Cruz Maria Luisa Park Plaza de España - Day 10
Seville - Cordoba - Granada
Seville - Cordoba - Granada- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Granada by PV)
Included Activities
- Explore Cordoba including Jewish Quarter and Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
Landmarks Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba - Day 11
Granada
Granada- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Granada by PV)
Included Activities
- Visit the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens (approximately 3 hours on foot)
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Gardens - Day 12
Granada - Toledo - Madrid
Granada - Toledo - Madrid- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell group dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Exe Plaza - Madrid)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Toledo including iconic Old Town
- Farewell group dinner
Landmarks Toledo - Day 13
Casablanca
Casablanca- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen
Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Parador Chefchaouen)
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
Landmarks Hassan II Mosque - Day 15
Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Parador Chefchaouen)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chefchaouen including medina with blue walls, local markets, grand mosque, and Ras el Ma waterfall
Optional Activities
- Explore the Kasbah (paid locally)
Landmarks Chefchaouen Medina Grand Mosque Ras el Ma waterfall Kasbah - Day 16
Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Fes
Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Fes- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Riad Al Makan)
Included Activities
- Tour of Volubilis ruins with a local guide
Landmarks Volubilis - Day 17
Fes
Fes- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Riad Al Makan)
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Palace (exterior viewing)
- Explore Jewish Quarter
- Guided tour of Fes el-Bali old medina including Madrassa Bou Inania and Foundouk Nejjarine
- Visit tannery with optional shopping
- Group dinner
Optional Activities
- Shopping at tannery
Landmarks Royal Palace Jewish Quarter Fes el-Bali Madrassa Bou Inania Foundouk Nejjarine - Day 18
Fes - Midelt - Merzouga
Fes - Midelt - Merzouga- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with a local Berber family at their farm including traditional Moroccan dishes such as tagine)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Riad Madu - Merzouga)
Included Activities
- Lunch with a local Berber family at their farm including traditional Moroccan dishes such as tagine
Landmarks Midelt Erg Chebbi sand dunes - Day 19
Sahara Desert Camp
Sahara Desert Camp- Meals
- Dinner (Moroccan dinner with local cuisine at desert camp)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Sahara Sunny Luxury Camp - Merzouga)
Included Activities
- Camel ride into Sahara Desert with sunset (approximately 40 minutes)
- Desert camp experience with dinner, music, drumming, Berber stories, and dancing
Optional Activities
- 4WD travel to and from desert camp instead of camel ride (approximately 110 EUR for group of 5 people, to be organized and paid locally)
Landmarks Erg Chebbi - Day 20
Merzouga - Todra Gorge - Dades Valley
Merzouga - Todra Gorge - Dades Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Moroccan dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Riad BaHammou - Boumalne Dades)
Included Activities
- Sunrise camel ride across the desert (approximately 40 minutes)
- Short walk through Todra Gorge
- Moroccan dinner with group
Landmarks Todra Gorge - Day 21
Dades Valley
Dades Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with a local family)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Riad BaHammou - Boumalne Dades)
Included Activities
- Guided trek through Dades Valley including Berber villages (14-15 km trek, approximately 2-3 hours on foot)
- Lunch with a local family
Optional Activities
- Spend the day at the hotel and surrounding area if unable to join the trek
Landmarks Dades Valley - Day 22
Dades Valley - Skoura - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech
Dades Valley - Skoura - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at a restaurant in Marrakech)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Opera Plaza - Marrakech)
Included Activities
- Visit Kasbah Amridil exterior in Skoura
- Visit Ait Benhaddou
- Group dinner at a restaurant in Marrakech
Landmarks Skoura Kasbah Amridil Ait Benhaddou - Day 23
Marrakech
Marrakech- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Opera Plaza - Marrakech)
Included Activities
- Morning guided tour of old medina and souks
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque
- Walk to Jamaa el-Fna main square
Optional Activities
- Visit tropical gardens of French painter Jacques Majorelle
- Visit ruins of Palais Badi
- Shopping in the souk
- Tea or tajine at local establishments
Landmarks Marrakech Souks Bahia Palace Koutoubia Mosque Jamaa el-Fna - Day 24
Marrakech - Essaouira
Marrakech - Essaouira- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hôtel Coté Océan Mogador - Essaouira)
Landmarks Essaouira - Day 25
Essaouira
Essaouira- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Seafood lunch - freshly caught fish grilled at a local restaurant with salads and vegetables selected from local market)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hôtel Coté Océan Mogador - Essaouira)
Included Activities
- Morning city tour with guide
- Fish souk experience - choose freshly caught fish and have it grilled at a local restaurant
- Visit fruit and vegetable market to select salads and vegetables
- Seafood lunch with the group
Optional Activities
- Visit Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
Landmarks Essaouira medina Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum - Day 26
Essaouira - Casablanca
Essaouira - Casablanca- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final group dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (New Hotel Wellness and Spa Casablanca)
Included Activities
- Final group dinner in Casablanca
- Day 27
Casablanca
Casablanca- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Opera Plaza - Marrakech)
