Itinerary
- Day 1
Madrid
MadridOptional Activities
- Group dinner after welcome meeting
- Explore Paseo del Arte (Art Walk)
- Visit Museo Reina Sofia to see works by Picasso and Dali
Landmarks Museo Reina Sofia Paseo del Arte 
- Day 2
Madrid to Salamanca
Madrid to SalamancaIncluded Activities
- Orientation walk of Salamanca including Plaza Mayor
Optional Activities
- Visit Casa de Las Conchas (House of the Shells)
- Explore the Old and New Cathedrals
- Climb cathedral for views of terracotta rooftops
- Experience nightlife - dancing or drinks
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Casa de Las Conchas Salamanca Cathedral (Old and New) - Day 3
Salamanca to Coimbra
Salamanca to CoimbraIncluded Activities
- Orientation walk of Coimbra
Optional Activities
- Explore Se Velha Cathedral
- Visit University of Coimbra
- Explore Biblioteca Joanina baroque library
- Wander historic alleyways and discover city on foot
Landmarks Se Velha Cathedral University of Coimbra Biblioteca Joanina - Day 4
Coimbra
CoimbraIncluded Activities
- Evening Fado Performance
Optional Activities
- Visit Roman ruins of Conimbriga
- Walk through countryside to Condeixa
- Take boat tour on River Mondego
- Day trip to Porto to see bridges and riverside district
Landmarks Conimbriga Roman Ruins River Mondego Porto - Day 5
Coimbra to Lisbon
Coimbra to LisbonIncluded Activities
- Orientation walk of Lisbon on banks of Tagus River
Optional Activities
- Visit Citadel of Sao Jorge Castle
- Explore Naval Museum
- Experience nightlife in Barrio Alto
Landmarks Citadel of Sao Jorge Castle Naval Museum Barrio Alto Tagus River 
- Day 6
Lisbon
Lisbon- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led walk through Belem district
- Pasteis de nata tasting at historic bakery
Optional Activities
- Train trip to Sintra (45 minutes)
- Visit Pena Palace
- Visit Castle of the Moors
- Explore Serra de Sintra Mountain Range
Landmarks Belem District Pena Palace Castle of the Moors Serra de Sintra Mountain Range - Day 7
Lisbon to The Algarve/Faro
Lisbon to The Algarve/Faro- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Faro Old Town
- Visit Faro Cathedral (13th century)
- Browse Municipal Museum in 16th-century convent
Landmarks Faro Cathedral Municipal Museum Arco da Vila 
- Day 8
The Algarve/Faro
The Algarve/Faro- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Island Day Trip by Boat
Optional Activities
- Explore walking paths in the Algarve
- Watch sunset from scenic location
Landmarks Barrier Islands Atlantic Ocean - Day 9
The Algarve/Faro to Seville
The Algarve/Faro to Seville- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Seville
- Visit Real Alcazar
Optional Activities
- Explore Seville at your own pace
Landmarks Real Alcazar - Day 10
Seville to Chefchaouen
Seville to Chefchaouen- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore 15th-century Grand Mosque
- Wander the medina
- Try local goats' cheese
- Sample tajine for dinner
Landmarks Grand Mosque Chefchaouen Medina 
- Day 11
Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking Tour with Local Guide
- Visit communal bakery
Optional Activities
- Shop for handicrafts, carpets, blankets, or woollen garments
- Watch artisans at work
- Enjoy traditional Moroccan hammam
Landmarks Chefchaouen Medina Rif Mountains - Day 12
Chefchaouen to Fes
Chefchaouen to Fes- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore medieval medina
- Enjoy mint tea and Moroccan dates
- Try harira (chickpea soup)
- Sample chicken-stuffed pastilla
- Watch sunset over medina
Landmarks Fes Medina - Day 13
Fes
Fes- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Medina walking tour of Fes el Bali
Optional Activities
- Visit Medersa Bou Inania
- Explore Belghazi Museum
- Visit Medresse el Attarine
- See Funduk Nejjarine (18th-century inn)
- View famous tannery with dye pits
- Visit ceramics factory to see traditional potters
Landmarks Fes el Bali Medersa Bou Inania Belghazi Museum Medresse el Attarine Funduk Nejjarine - Day 14
Fes to Marrakech
Fes to Marrakech- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Djemaa el-Fna square
- Watch henna painters and performers
- Browse street food bazaar
- View Koutoubia Mosque and minaret
- Dinner at square or local restaurant
Landmarks Djemaa el-Fna Koutoubia Mosque - Day 15
Marrakech
Marrakech- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Djemaa el-Fna square
- Shop in souqs for souvenirs
- Relax in riad
Landmarks Djemaa el-Fna - Day 16
Marrakech to Aroumd
Marrakech to Aroumd- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional homecooked meal)
Included Activities
- High Atlas Mountains guided hike
- Trek to Aroumd village
- Stay in family-run mountain gite with traditional hospitality and homecooked food
Optional Activities
- Hike to Sidi Chamharouch pilgrimage shrine (approximately 4 hours return)
Landmarks High Atlas Mountains Imlil Sidi Chamharouch - Day 17
Aroumd to Ait Benhaddou
Aroumd to Ait Benhaddou- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led ksar walk through winding streets of Old Town
Optional Activities
- Local cooking demonstration
- Traditional meal of couscous and tagine
Landmarks Ait Benhaddou Tizi n'Tichka 
- Day 18
Ait Benhaddou to Sahara Desert
Ait Benhaddou to Sahara Desert- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ancient Library visit in Tamegroute
- Underground kasbah guided tour
- Sunset Camel Ride at Erg Chigaga dunes
Landmarks Draa Valley Zagora Jbel Tadrart Tamegroute M'Hamid Erg Chigaga Dunes 
- Day 19
Sahara Desert to Tissint/Tata
Sahara Desert to Tissint/Tata- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Watch sunrise from dune (early morning)
- Visit Attiq waterfall at Tissint
- Explore downtown Tata with leader
- Local dinner
Landmarks Tissint Waterfall (Attiq) - Day 20
Tata to Tafraoute
Tata to Tafraoute- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Amazigh village and collective granary
Optional Activities
- Village walk in Tafraoute
- Visit local souqs to see traditional babouche production
Landmarks Tleta Tagmoute Tafraoute Anti Atlas Mountain Range 
- Day 21
Tafraoute
Tafraoute- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Set against valley views)
Included Activities
- Ameln Valley hike
- Traditional Amazigh House visit
Optional Activities
- View Pierres Bleues (Painted Rocks)
Landmarks Ameln Valley Pierres Bleues - Day 22
Tafraoute to Essaouira
Tafraoute to Essaouira- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Argan oil women's co-op visit
Optional Activities
- Explore art galleries
- Browse wood workshops
- Walk coastal areas
Landmarks Essaouira 
- Day 23
Essaouira
Essaouira- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour through medina, Jewish mellah, port, and skala
- Local fisherman visit
Optional Activities
- Eat fresh-cooked seafood at port
- Browse shops and art galleries
- Take surfing lesson
- Enjoy hammam (Moroccan day spa)
- People watch from seaside cafes
Landmarks Essaouira Medina Essaouira Port Skala - Day 24
Essaouira to Marrakech
Essaouira to Marrakech- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Djemaa el-Fna
- Watch fire dancers and performers
- Sample street food
- Visit Palais Bahia
- Visit Palais Badi ruins
- Optional farewell dinner
Landmarks Djemaa el-Fna Palais Bahia Palais Badi - Day 25
Marrakech
Marrakech- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Pre-book additional accommodation for further exploration (subject to availability)
