Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Exe Plaza - Madrid)
- Day 2
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 Morerría, Habsburgs District, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Gran Vía, Castellana, Plaza Castilla, Parque del Oeste, Las Ventas Bullring, and Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium
- Authentic Tapas dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Royal Palace Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Las Ventas Bullring Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium - Day 3
Madrid - Segovia - Avila - Salamanca
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Exe - Salamanca)
Optional Activities
- Explore Aqueduct of Segovia at own pace
- Walk along the fortifications of Avila
- Explore the historic city of Avila
Landmarks Aqueduct of Segovia Avila Fortified Town 
- Day 4
Salamanca - Pinhão - Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (HF Ipanema Park - Porto)
Optional Activities
- Explore Pinhão town
- Visit Pinhão train station
Landmarks Pinhão Luís I Bridge - Day 5
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
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Masa Hotel Campo Grande - Lisbon)
Optional Activities
- Explore historic centre of Coimbra
- Visit Coimbra Cathedral
- Visit University of Coimbra
- Experience traditional fado music in Coimbra
- Explore Alfama Quarter in Lisbon
- Visit Arco da Rua Augusta in Lisbon
Landmarks University of Coimbra Arco da Rua Augusta 
- Day 7
Lisbon
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Masa Hotel Campo Grande - Lisbon)
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 - Day 8
Lisbon - Merida - Seville
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (AC Hotel Sevilla Forum)
Optional Activities
- Explore Merida town
- Visit Augusta Emerita archaeological site in Merida
Landmarks Augusta Emerita 
- Day 9
Seville
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (AC Hotel Sevilla Forum)
Included Activities
- Morning city tour of Seville including exterior of Sevilla Cathedral, Barrio de Santa Cruz, Maria Luisa Park, and Plaza de España
Optional Activities
- Interior tour of Sevilla Cathedral
Landmarks Sevilla Cathedral Barrio de Santa Cruz Maria Luisa Park Plaza de España - Day 10
Seville - Cordoba - Granada
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Granada by Pierre & Vacances)
Optional Activities
- Explore Jewish Quarter of Cordoba
- Visit Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
Landmarks Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba 
- Day 11
Granada
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Granada by Pierre & Vacances)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Alhambra and Generalife Gardens
Landmarks Alhambra - Day 12
Granada - Toledo - Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell group dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Exe Plaza - Madrid)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Toledo including Old Town
Landmarks Toledo Old Town - Day 13
Madrid to Casablanca
- Accommodation
- Hostel (New Hotel Wellness and Spa Casablanca)
- Day 14
Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Parador Chefchaouen)
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
- Orientation tour of Rabat
Landmarks Hassan II Mosque 
- Day 15
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
- Visit Kasbah (paid locally)
Landmarks Chefchaouen Medina Ras el Ma waterfall - Day 16
Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Fes
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Riad Al Makan)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Volubilis Roman ruins with local guide
Landmarks Volubilis - Day 17
Fes
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Moroccan dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Riad Al Makan)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Fes el-Bali (old city) including Dar Nejjarine, Arrarine, and Tannery
- Moroccan dinner with group
Landmarks Fes el-Bali - Day 18
Fes - Midelt - Merzouga
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Inspiring Taste lunch with local family at farm featuring traditional Moroccan dishes such as tagine)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Riad Madu - Merzouga)
Included Activities
- Lunch with local family at Midelt farm featuring traditional Moroccan dishes
Landmarks Erg Chebbi sand dunes 
- Day 19
Sahara Desert Camp
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner around open-air fire with local cuisine, lively music, drumming, Berber stories, and dancing)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Sahara Sunny Luxury Camp - Merzouga)
Included Activities
- Camel ride into Sahara Desert with sunset views
- Desert camp experience with dinner, music, drumming, Berber stories, and dancing
Optional Activities
- 4WD transfer to and from desert camp (approximate cost 110 EUR for group of 5 people, to be organized and paid locally)
Landmarks Erg Chebbi - Day 20
Merzouga - Todra Gorge - Dades Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Moroccan dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Riad BaHammou - Boumalne Dades)
Included Activities
- Sunrise camel ride across desert
- Walk through Todra Gorge
- Moroccan dinner with group
Landmarks Todra Gorge - Day 21
Dades Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with local family)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Riad BaHammou - Boumalne Dades)
Included Activities
- Guided trek through Dades Valley (14-15 km, 2-3 hours on foot) passing Berber villages
- Lunch with local family
Optional Activities
- Alternative day at hotel and surrounding area if unable to join trek
- Day 22
Dades Valley - Skoura - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Opera Plaza - Marrakech)
Optional Activities
- Visit exterior of Kasbah Amridil in Skoura
Landmarks Kasbah Amridil Ait Benhaddou 
- Day 23
Marrakech
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at one of many restaurants lining the main square)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Opera Plaza - Marrakech)
Included Activities
- Morning tour of old medina with local guide
- Exploration of souks and Bahia Palace
- Visit to Koutoubia Mosque
- Walk through medina to Jamaa el-Fna square
- Evening group dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit tropical gardens of Majorelle
- Explore ruins of Palais Badi
Landmarks Bahia Palace Koutoubia Mosque Jamaa el-Fna - Day 24
Marrakech - Essaouira
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hôtel Coté Océan Mogador - Essaouira)
- Day 25
Essaouira
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly grilled seafood lunch with group including market-selected fish and vegetables)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hôtel Coté Océan Mogador - Essaouira)
Included Activities
- Morning city tour with guide
- Visit to fish souk with selection and grilling of freshly caught fish
- Seafood lunch with group
Optional Activities
- Visit Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
Landmarks Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum - Day 26
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
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Opera Plaza - Marrakech)
