Colorful Morocco & Spain Exploration

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival, Casablanca - Rabat

  Welcome to Morocco. After your arrival at Casablanca airport, your personal driver will be waiting for you outside the terminal. You will stop for a short visit at Hassan II Mosque from the outside while driving to the hotel in Rabat City. The rest of the day is for your own exploration after checking in.

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• Day 2: Rabat - Meknes - Fez

  Start the imperial city sightseeing in the morning. You will tour the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Botanical Test Gardens, the medina ramparts and Almohad gates, the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Habous neighborhood near Diour Jamaa. After that, drive to Fez and explore the famed Islamic ancient capital Meknes en-route by stepping into Bab Mansour, Morocco's famous ancient gate. After that, continue the trip to Fez, the oldest one of all the four imperial cities of Morocco.

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• Day 3: Fez

  After breakfast, head for Fez Medina and you will have a local guide for a perfect introduction. Walking along the narrow streets among the architectures of Islam style, you will be amazed at the ancient castles, palaces, museums with exquisite arts. Visit the University of Al Quaraouiyine which is recognized as the oldest university in the world, and then move towards the El-Attarine Medersa and Bou Inania Medersa.

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  • Fez

• Day 4: Fez - Volubilis - Chefchaouen

  Today, get picked up by a private transfer to Volubilis for the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, a world-famous archaeological site. On the way, stop to take in the peace at the Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, which is located on a hill and considered the holiest city of Morocco. Continue the drive to the beautiful Chefchaouen, also called the Blue City. After arrival, spend the afternoon at the Outa-el-Hammam Square, the cobblestone medina, and the Grand Mosque.

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  • Chefchaouen

• Day 5: Chefchaouen - Tetouan - Tangier

  This day, you will depart for Tetouan. Discover the rampart, gate, mosques and churches left over in this historical city. Later, set off to the city of Tangier situated on the coast at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. The afternoon is free for you to explore what Tangier has to offer.

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  • Tangier

• Day 6: Tangier

  The guided tour will take you along the beach to enjoy what the city is famed for. You will visit the Kasbah, the Tomb of Ibn Battouta, Teatro Cervantes, the Grand Socco, the American Legation, and the Tangier American Legation Museum. A great many white houses with the blue sky and blue sea consist of the charming and fascinating Tangier.

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  • Tangier

• Day 7: Tangier - Algeciras - Seville

  In the morning, be escorted to the ferry terminal for your ferry through Gibraltar Strait to Algeciras, from where you will be picked up by your driver and transferred to your hotel in Seville. Seville is an extremely beautiful city with a very old history. The rest of the day is yours, and you could wander around this nice city.

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  • Seville

• Day 8: Seville

  After breakfast, meet your local guide at the hotel lobby, and then start the city highlights walking tour around Seville. You will reach the Cathedral, the Giralda, the Alcazar of Seville and the Santa Cruz Quarter. The time after 1:00 PM is yours to relax at leisure.

  Note: The Cathedral closes at 3:30 PM on Mondays.

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  • Seville

• Day 9: Seville - Cordoba

  Leave for the train station via taxi by yourself for the high-speed train to Cordoba. After your private guide pick you up at Cordoba station, you will head to the Mosque-Cathedral, and the Synagogue, consecrated spaces used for the purpose of prayer. Later, move to the Old Quarter and the Alcazar which is the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe. After lunch, return to Cordoba on your own.

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  • Cordoba

• Day 10: Cordoba - Granada

  Be transferred to Granada by private vehicle (driver may or may not speak English). Once you arrive, meet your guide and start a half day walking tour with awesome introduction. The tour will last 2 hours. After that, the remaining of the day is for you to relax in Granada.

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  • Granada

• Day 11: Granada

  Today's walking tour is from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Head to the entrance of the Alhambra by yourself where you will meet your guide. Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a palace and fortress complex on Roman fortification and and the inspiration for many songs and stories. After that, move to Generalife Gardens which was the summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid rulers of the Emirate of Granada. Enjoy the afternoon by yourself after 1:00 PM.

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  • Granada

• Day 12: Granada - Antequera - Madrid

  On this day, take a bus to Antequera for the train to Madrid, the capital of Spain. After arriving, make your own transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is for your own arrangement.

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• Day 13: Madrid

  Enjoy a historical and artistic Madrid walking tour from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. You will first meet your art expert guide at the hotel, who will lead you to the Neptune Fountain, the Spanish Parliament or the Santa Ana Square, the Puerta del Sol, the Plaza Mayor, the Mercado de San Miguel, the former City Hall, the Royal Palace, the Royal Opera House and the Prado Museum. After the walking tour, relax in your own way.

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  • Madrid

• Day 14: Madrid - Toledo - Madrid

  In the morning, take a taxi easily to Atocha Train Station on your own for a high-speed train to Toledo. After arrival, meet your guide at the station and transfer to the city center by taxi, and then start a half day guided tour. The city of Toledo is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its extensive monumental and cultural heritage. After lunch, enjoy some leisure time to explore Toledo by yourself before returning to Madrid on your own. Get back to your hotel after arriving at Atocha Train Station.

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  • Madrid

• Day 15: Madrid, Departure

  Your Morocco and Spain journey comes to an end. Be transferred to the airport for your flight back home. Have a nice trip.

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