From Moors to minarets and from Seville to souqs, this adventure showcases two very different worlds only miles apart. With its strong Moorish history, Andalucia is one of Spain’s most picturesque regions. Hilly landscape and fertile valleys dotted with charming villages are best explored on foot. The provincial capital, Seville, is home to a magnificent cathedral and many other grand structures from its long history. Ronda and Granada also bask in former glories, with the latter’s magnificent Alhambra Palace being the ultimate ‘jewel in the crown’. Just across the Straits of Gibraltar is another continent. Morocco beckons us with old medinas full of labyrinth streets, grand mosques and colourful bazaars. Fez and Marrakech have changed little since medieval times and still offer many surprises at each and every turn. Ruined citadels, ancient Roman remains, spa villages and majestic minarets all combine to make up the fabric of the intricate Moroccan landscape.
Itinerary
| Day 1 |
(Sun) Arrive in Seville. |
| Day 2 |
Walking tour of Seville (3 hours) including Alcazar Palace and climb up Giralda Mosque tower. |
| Day 3 |
Drive to Grazalema. Guided walk around Zahara de la Sierra and Grazalema National Park (3 hours). |
| Day 4 |
Walking tour of Ronda and surrounds (3 hours). |
| Day 5 |
Free day in Grazalema. Optional walks in national park. |
| Day 6 |
Drive to Granada. Walking tour around Moorish Quarter (2 hours). |
| Day 7 |
Visit Alhambra Palace. Optional afternoon walk in surrounding countryside. |
| Day 8 |
Transfer to Madrid Airport and fly to Casablanca. |
| Day 9 |
Visit Hassan II Mosque. Drive to Rabat and visit Chellah, Kasbah des Oudayas and Hassan Minaret. |
| Day 10 |
Visit Volubilis. Continue to Meknes to explore medina and bazaars. Arrive in Fes. |
| Days 11-12 |
Explore the old city of Fes, including Musee Belghazi and Funduk Nejjarine. |
| Day 13 |
Travel to Marrakech. |
| Day 14 |
City tour including Bahia Palace and Marrakech Museum. |
| Day 15 |
Trip ends in Marrakech this morning (Sun). |