Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Madrid
MadridOptional Activities
- Group dinner after welcome meeting
- Explore Paseo del Arte (Art Walk)
- Visit Museo Reina Sofia to see modern Spanish masters like Picasso and Dali
Landmarks Paseo del Arte Museo Reina Sofia 
- Day 2
Madrid to Salamanca
Madrid to SalamancaIncluded Activities
- Orientation walk including Plaza Mayor and Renaissance and Baroque architecture exploration
Optional Activities
- Visit Casa de Las Conchas
- Explore the Old and New Cathedrals
- Climb to the top of cathedral for views of terracotta rooftops
- Experience nightlife—dancing and drinks
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 the medina and city alleyways
Optional Activities
- Explore Cathedral Se Velha (12th century)
- Visit University of Coimbra
- Visit Biblioteca Joanina (baroque library)
Landmarks River Mondego Cathedral Se Velha University of Coimbra Biblioteca Joanina - Day 4
Coimbra
CoimbraIncluded Activities
- Evening Fado performance
Optional Activities
- Visit Conimbriga Roman ruins
- 3-km countryside walk to Condeixa
- Half-hour bus ride return option from Conimbriga
- Short boat tour to see Coimbra from different angle
- Day trip to Porto to explore River Douro, bridges, and medieval riverside district
Landmarks Conimbriga Roman Ruins Condeixa Porto River Douro - Day 5
Coimbra to Lisbon
Coimbra to LisbonIncluded Activities
- Orientation walk along Tagus River
- Visit Citadel of Sao Jorge Castle
Optional Activities
- Visit Naval Museum for insights into Portuguese navigation history
- Experience nightlife in Barrio Alto
Landmarks Tagus River Citadel of Sao Jorge Castle Naval Museum Barrio Alto 
- Day 6
Lisbon
LisbonIncluded Activities
- Leader-led walk through Belem district
- Pasteis de nata tasting from centuries-old bakery
Optional Activities
- 45-minute train ride to Sintra
- Visit Pena Palace
- Explore Castle of the Moors
- Hiking in Sintra region
- Walking and sightseeing in Lisbon
Landmarks Belem District Sintra Pena Palace Castle of the Moors Serra de Sintra Mountain Range - Day 7
Lisbon to Faro
Lisbon to FaroOptional Activities
- Explore Faro Old Town
- Visit 13th-century Faro Cathedral
- Visit Municipal Museum in 16th-century convent
- Walk through neoclassical Arco da Vila
Landmarks Faro Old Town Arco da Vila Faro Cathedral Municipal Museum 
- Day 8
Faro
FaroIncluded Activities
- Island day trip by boat with boardwalk exploration and beach access
Optional Activities
- Walk Algarve's lesser-known walking paths
- Watch the sunset
Landmarks Algarve Barrier Islands Atlantic Ocean - Day 9
Faro to Seville
Faro to SevilleIncluded Activities
- Orientation walk including Real Alcazar
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Seville
Landmarks Real Alcazar - Day 10
Seville to Chefchaouen
Seville to ChefchaouenOptional Activities
- Explore 15th-century Grand Mosque
- Explore medina
- Try local goat's cheese or tajine
Landmarks Grand Mosque (Chefchaouen) Chefchaouen Medina Rif Mountains 
- Day 11
Chefchaouen
ChefchaouenIncluded Activities
- Walking tour with local guide through medina
- Visit communal bakery
- Walk to former mosque with town views
- Explore handicrafts and artisans
Optional Activities
- Traditional Moroccan hammam
Landmarks Chefchaouen Medina Rif Mountains - Day 12
Chefchaouen to Fes
Chefchaouen to FesOptional Activities
- Explore Fes medina
- Enjoy mint tea and Moroccan dates
- Try local harira or chicken-stuffed pastilla
- Watch sunset over medina
Landmarks Fes Medina - Day 13
Fes
FesIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour of Fes el Bali medina
- Visit Medersa Bou Inania
- Visit Belghazi Museum
- Visit Medresse el Attarine
- Visit Funduk Nejjarine
- See famous tannery
- Visit ceramics factory
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon exploration
Landmarks Fes el Bali (Old City) Medersa Bou Inania Belghazi Museum Medresse el Attarine Funduk Nejjarine - Day 14
Fes to Marrakech
Fes to MarrakechIncluded Activities
- Visit Djemaa el-Fna main square
Optional Activities
- Dinner at square restaurants or local restaurant recommendations
Landmarks Djemaa el-Fna Koutoubia Mosque - Day 15
Marrakech
MarrakechOptional Activities
- Tour Djemaa el-Fna square
- Shop in souqs
- Relax in riad
Landmarks Djemaa el-Fna - Day 16
Marrakech to Aroumd
Marrakech to AroumdIncluded Activities
- Trek to Aroumd village with pack mules
- High Atlas Mountains guided hike (optional if weather permits)
Optional Activities
- Hike to Sidi Chamharouch pilgrimage shrine (approximately 4 hours return)
Landmarks High Atlas Mountains Imlil Village Aroumd Village Sidi Chamharouch - Day 17
Aroumd to Ait Benhaddou
Aroumd to Ait BenhaddouIncluded Activities
- Leader-led ksar (Old Town) walk
Optional Activities
- Local cooking demonstration and meal (couscous and tagine)
Landmarks Tizi n'Tichka Pass Ait Benhaddou 
- Day 18
Ait Benhaddou to Sahara Desert
Ait Benhaddou to Sahara DesertIncluded Activities
- Visit Tamegroute ancient library with historic scripts
- Guided tour of underground kasbah
- Sunset camel ride into Erg Chigaga dunes
Landmarks Draa Valley Zagora Jbel Tadrart Ranges Tamegroute M'Hamid Erg Chigaga Dunes 
- Day 19
Sahara Desert to Tata
Sahara Desert to TataIncluded Activities
- Visit Waterfall of Attiq in Tissint
Optional Activities
- Watch sunrise from dunes
- Downtown exploration with leader
- Local dinner
Landmarks Attiq Waterfall Tissint Tata - Day 20
Tata to Tafraoute
Tata to TafraouteIncluded Activities
- Visit Amazigh village and collective granary in Tleta Tagmoute
- Village walk in Tafraoute
- Visit local souqs to see traditional babouche-making
Landmarks Tleta Tagmoute Tafraoute Anti Atlas Mountain Range 
- Day 21
Tafraoute
TafraouteIncluded Activities
- Ameln Valley hike through Amazigh villages
- Traditional Amazigh house visit with mint tea and family story
- Valley lunch with views
- Pierres Bleues (painted rocks) visit
Landmarks Ameln Valley Pierres Bleues - Day 22
Tafraoute to Essaouira
Tafraoute to EssaouiraIncluded Activities
- Argan oil women's cooperative visit and learning session
- Amlou paste tasting
Optional Activities
- Explore medina, art galleries, and wood workshops
Landmarks Argan Tree Reserve Essaouira 
- Day 23
Essaouira
EssaouiraIncluded Activities
- Guided walking tour of medina, Jewish mellah, port, and skala
- Local fisherman visit and story
Optional Activities
- Enjoy freshly cooked fish at port
- Browse shops and art galleries
- Try surfing lesson
- Visit hammam (Moroccan day spa)
- Traditional Moroccan bath
Landmarks Essaouira Medina Essaouira Port Skala - Day 24
Essaouira to Marrakech
Essaouira to MarrakechOptional Activities
- Explore Djemaa el-Fna square
- Visit Palais Bahia
- Explore Palais Badi ruins
- Optional farewell group dinner
Landmarks Djemaa el-Fna Palais Bahia Palais Badi - Day 25
Marrakech
MarrakechOptional Activities
- Pre-book additional accommodation for extended stay
