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 exploring Barrio de la Morerría, Habsburgs District, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, 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 Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor Royal Palace Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Gran Vía Las Ventas Bullring Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium Puerta de Alcalá - Day 3
Madrid - Segovia - Avila - Salamanca
Madrid - Segovia - Avila - Salamanca- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Exe - Salamanca)
Included Activities
- Visit to Segovia with time to explore at your own pace
- Exploration of Avila's fully fortified town centre
Optional Activities
- Walk atop Avila's fortifications
Landmarks Aqueduct of Segovia Avila University of Salamanca 
- Day 4
Salamanca - Pinhão - Porto
Salamanca - Pinhão - Porto- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (HF Ipanema Park - Porto)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pinhão
Landmarks Pinhão Train Station 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
- Exploration of Coimbra's historic centre, cathedral, and University of Coimbra with traditional fado music experience
Optional Activities
- Visit to Alfama Quarter
- View of Arco da Rua Augusta
Landmarks University of Coimbra Coimbra Cathedral Alfama Quarter Arco da Rua Augusta 
- Day 7
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Masa Hotel Campogrande)
Included Activities
- City sightseeing tour 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 - Mérida - Seville
Lisbon - Mérida - Seville- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (AC Hotel Sevilla Forum)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Mérida including Augusta Emerita archaeological site with amphitheatre, circus and theatre
Landmarks Augusta Emerita Archaeological Site 
- Day 9
Seville
Seville- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (AC Hotel Sevilla Forum)
Included Activities
- City tour of Seville including Sevilla Cathedral (exterior), Barrio de Santa Cruz, Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España
Optional Activities
- Optional interior tour of Sevilla Cathedral
Landmarks Sevilla Cathedral Barrio de Santa Cruz Maria Luisa Park Plaza de España - Day 10
Seville - Córdoba - Granada
Seville - Córdoba - Granada- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Granada by PV)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Córdoba's Jewish Quarter
- Visit to Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
Landmarks Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba Córdoba Jewish Quarter 
- Day 11
Granada
Granada- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Granada by PV)
Included Activities
- Tour of 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 the Old Town
Landmarks Toledo Old Town - Day 13
Casablanca
Casablanca- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen
Casablanca - Rabat - Chefchaouen- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Parador Chefchaouen)
Included Activities
- Visit to Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
- Exploration of Rabat with free time
- Travel to Chefchaouen
Landmarks Hassan II Mosque Chefchaouen 
- Day 15
Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Parador Chefchaouen)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chefchaouen including medina, local markets, grand mosque and Ras el Ma waterfall
Optional Activities
- Visit to Kasbah (paid locally)
Landmarks Chefchaouen Medina Grand Mosque of Chefchaouen Ras el Ma waterfall Kasbah of Chefchaouen - Day 16
Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Fes
Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Fes- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Riad Al Makan)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Volubilis ruins with local guide
Landmarks Volubilis - Day 17
Fes
Fes- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at leisure), Dinner (Group dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Riad Al Makan)
Included Activities
- Visit to Royal Palace (exterior view)
- Exploration of Jewish Quarter
- Guided tour of Fes el-Bali medina
- Visit to tannery (optional shopping)
- Visit to Madrassa Bou Inania
- Visit to Foundouk Nejjarine
- Group dinner
Optional Activities
- Shopping at tannery
Landmarks Royal Palace of Fes Fes el-Bali Jewish Quarter of Fes Madrassa Bou Inania Foundouk Nejjarine - Day 18
Fes - Midelt - Merzouga
Fes - Midelt - Merzouga- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Inspiring Taste lunch with a local family at their farm featuring traditional Moroccan dishes such as tagine)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Riad Madu - Merzouga)
Included Activities
- Inspiring Taste lunch with a local family at their farm featuring traditional Moroccan dishes
Landmarks Midelt Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes 
- Day 19
Sahara Desert Camp
Sahara Desert Camp- Meals
- Dinner (Moroccan dinner with lively music, drumming, Berber stories and dancing under the stars)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Sahara Sunny Luxury Camp - Merzouga)
Included Activities
- Camel ride into the Sahara Desert (approximately 40 minutes)
- Sunset experience
- Desert camp accommodation with Berber experience including dinner, music, drumming, Berber stories and dancing
Optional Activities
- 4WD transfer to and from camp instead of camel ride (approx. 110EUR for a group of 5 people - to be organised and paid locally)
Landmarks Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes - Day 20
Merzouga - Todra Gorge - Dades Valley
Merzouga - Todra Gorge - Dades Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Moroccan dinner with group)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Riad BaHammou - Boumalne Dades)
Included Activities
- Sunrise camel ride (approximately 40 minutes)
- Walk through Todra Gorge
- Moroccan dinner with group
Landmarks Todra Gorge Dades Valley - Day 21
Dades Valley
Dades Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with a local family)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Riad BaHammou - Boumalne Dades)
Included Activities
- Trek through Dades Valley (14-15 km, approximately 2 to 3 hours on foot)
- Passes through Berber villages
- Lunch with a local family
Optional Activities
- Day at hotel and surrounding area (if unable to join the trek)
Landmarks Dades Valley - Day 22
Dades Valley - Skoura - Aït Benhaddou - Marrakech
Dades Valley - Skoura - Aït Benhaddou - Marrakech- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at one of the many fine restaurants in Marrakech)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Opera Plaza - Marrakech)
Included Activities
- Visit to Skoura oasis
- View of Kasbah Amridil exterior
- Exploration of Aït Benhaddou fortified village
- Group dinner at a restaurant in Marrakech
Landmarks Skoura Kasbah Amridil Aït Benhaddou 
- Day 23
Marrakech
Marrakech- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Opera Plaza - Marrakech)
Included Activities
- Morning tour of old medina with local guide
- Tour of bustling souks
- Visit to Bahia Palace with courtyards and chambers
- Stop at Koutoubia Mosque
- Walk to Jamaa el-Fna square
Optional Activities
- Visit to Majorelle Gardens
- Exploration of Palais Badi ruins
- Shopping in souk
- Tea or tajine in medina
Landmarks Marrakech Souks Bahia Palace Koutoubia Mosque Jamaa el-Fna Majorelle Gardens Palais Badi - Day 24
Marrakech - Essaouira
Marrakech - Essaouira- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hôtel Coté Océan Mogador - Essaouira)
Optional Activities
- Exploration of the medina on foot
- Observation of fishing port
- Shopping and art galleries
- Restaurant dining
Landmarks Essaouira Medina Essaouira Fishing Port - Day 25
Essaouira
Essaouira- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Group seafood lunch at local restaurant with freshly grilled fish selected from market and fresh salads and vegetables)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hôtel Coté Océan Mogador - Essaouira)
Included Activities
- Morning city tour with guide
- Visit to fish souk to choose fresh fish
- Fish grilling at local restaurant
- Visit to fruit and vegetable market
- Group seafood lunch
Optional Activities
- Visit to Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
- Café life on main square
- Watching kite surfers
Landmarks Essaouira Fish Souk Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum Essaouira Main Square - Day 26
Essaouira - Casablanca
Essaouira - Casablanca- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (New Hotel Wellness and Spa Casablanca)
Included Activities
- Group dinner in Casablanca
- Day 27
Casablanca
Casablanca- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hotel Opera Plaza - Marrakech)
