Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Madrid
MadridOptional Activities
- Optional 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 including Plaza Mayor exploration
Optional Activities
- Visit Casa de Las Conchas
- Explore Old and New Cathedrals
- Climb cathedral for rooftop views
- Experience nightlife and dancing
Landmarks Plaza Mayor Casa de Las Conchas Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja) New Cathedral (Catedral Nueva) - Day 3
Salamanca to Coimbra
Salamanca to CoimbraIncluded Activities
- Orientation walk through city alleyways
Optional Activities
- Explore Cathedral Se Velha
- Visit University of Coimbra
- Tour Biblioteca Joanina (Baroque library)
- Discover Romanesque churches and museums
Landmarks University of Coimbra Biblioteca Joanina Cathedral Se Velha River Mondego - Day 4
Coimbra
CoimbraIncluded Activities
- Evening Fado Performance
Optional Activities
- Visit Roman ruins of Conimbriga
- Countryside walk to Condeixa
- Boat tour on River Mondego
- Day trip to Porto
Landmarks Conimbriga Roman Ruins Condeixa Porto River Douro - Day 5
Coimbra to Lisbon
Coimbra to LisbonIncluded Activities
- Orientation walk on banks of Tagus River
Optional Activities
- Visit Citadel of Sao Jorge Castle
- Explore Naval Museum
- Discover Barrio Alto nightlife
Landmarks Citadel of Sao Jorge Castle Naval Museum Barrio Alto Tagus River - Day 6
Lisbon
LisbonIncluded Activities
- Belem district leader-led walk
- Pasteis de nata tasting
Optional Activities
- Explore more of Lisbon
- Day trip to Sintra
- Visit Pena Palace
- Explore Castle of the Moors
Landmarks Belem Pena Palace Castle of the Moors Serra de Sintra Mountain Range Sintra - Day 7
Lisbon to Faro
Lisbon to FaroOptional Activities
- Explore Old Town through Arco da Vila
- Visit Faro Cathedral (13th-century)
- Tour Municipal Museum in former convent
Landmarks Arco da Vila Faro Cathedral Municipal Museum - Day 8
Faro
FaroIncluded Activities
- Island Day Trip by Boat with boardwalk exploration
Optional Activities
- Explore Algarve's walking paths
- Discover lesser-known local spots
Landmarks Atlantic Ocean Barrier Islands - Day 9
Faro to Seville
Faro to SevilleIncluded Activities
- Orientation walk including Alcazar
Landmarks Real Alcazar - Day 10
Seville to Chefchaouen
Seville to ChefchaouenOptional Activities
- Explore 15th-century Grand Mosque
- Wander the medina
- Try local goat's cheese or tajine
Landmarks Grand Mosque of Chefchaouen Chefchaouen Medina Rif Mountains - Day 11
Chefchaouen
ChefchaouenIncluded Activities
- Walking Tour with Local Guide including medina exploration, communal bakery visit, and mosque viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Traditional Moroccan hammam (day spa)
Landmarks Chefchaouen Medina - Day 12
Chefchaouen to Fes
Chefchaouen to FesOptional Activities
- Explore the medina at own pace
- Enjoy mint tea and Moroccan dates
- Try local specialties like harira or pastilla
- Watch sunset over the medina
Landmarks Fes Medina - Day 13
Fes
FesIncluded Activities
- Medina Walking Tour including Medersa Bou Inania, Belghazi Museum, Medresse el Attarine, Funduk Nejjarine, tannery, and ceramics factory
Landmarks Medersa Bou Inania Belghazi Museum Medresse el Attarine Funduk Nejjarine Fes Tannery - Day 14
Fes to Marrakech
Fes to MarrakechOptional Activities
- Visit Djemaa el-Fna Square
- Dinner at Djemaa el-Fna or local restaurant
Landmarks Djemaa el-Fna Koutoubia Mosque - Day 15
Marrakech
MarrakechOptional Activities
- Visit Djemaa el-Fna Square
- Shop in souqs for souvenirs
- Relax in riad
Landmarks Djemaa el-Fna - Day 16
Marrakech to Aroumd
Marrakech to AroumdIncluded Activities
- High Atlas Mountains guided hike and trek to Aroumd
- Experience at family-run mountain gite with traditional hospitality
Optional Activities
- Hike to Sidi Chamharouch pilgrimage shrine (approximately 4 hours return)
Landmarks High Atlas Mountains Imlil Aroumd Sidi Chamharouch - Day 17
Aroumd to Ait Benhaddou
Aroumd to Ait BenhaddouIncluded Activities
- Leader-led Ksar Walk through Old Town with views from hilltop
Optional Activities
- Local cooking demonstration and meal featuring couscous and tagine
Landmarks Ait Benhaddou Tizi n'Tichka Pass - Day 18
Ait Benhaddou to Sahara Desert
Ait Benhaddou to Sahara DesertIncluded Activities
- Ancient Library visit at Tamegroute
- Underground Kasbah guided tour
- Sunset Camel Ride into Sahara Desert
Landmarks Draa Valley Zagora Tamegroute M'Hamid Erg Chigaga - Day 19
Sahara Desert to Tissint-Tata
Sahara Desert to Tissint-TataOptional Activities
- Early morning sunrise dune visit
- Visit Waterfall of Attiq in Tissint
- Explore downtown Tata with leader
- Enjoy local dinner
Landmarks Waterfall of Attiq Tissint Tata - Day 20
Tata to Tafraoute
Tata to TafraouteIncluded Activities
- Amazigh village and collective granary visit at Tleta Tagmoute
Optional Activities
- Village walk in Tafraoute
- Visit local souqs
Landmarks Tleta Tagmoute Tafraoute Anti Atlas Mountain Range - Day 21
Tafraoute
TafraouteIncluded Activities
- Ameln Valley hike
- Traditional Amazigh House visit
Optional Activities
- Visit Pierres Bleues (painted rocks)
Landmarks Ameln Valley Pierres Bleues - Day 22
Tafraoute to Essaouira
Tafraoute to EssaouiraIncluded Activities
- Argan oil women's co-op visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Essaouira medina
- Browse art galleries
- Relax at accommodation
Landmarks Essaouira Medina - Day 23
Essaouira
EssaouiraIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour through medina, Jewish mellah, port, and skala
- Local fisherman visit and interaction
Optional Activities
- Browse shops and art galleries
- Sample fresh seafood from port
- Surfing lesson
- Hammam (Moroccan day spa) or traditional bath
Landmarks Essaouira Medina Essaouira Port Skala (Sea Wall) - Day 24
Essaouira to Marrakech
Essaouira to MarrakechOptional Activities
- Explore Djemaa el-Fna Square
- Visit Palais Bahia
- Explore Palais Badi ruins
- Optional farewell dinner with group
Landmarks Djemaa el-Fna Palais Bahia Palais Badi - Day 25
Marrakech
MarrakechOptional Activities
- Extended stay in Marrakech (pre-book with agent)












