Highlights of Southern Spain & Morocco
A strong Moorish history and a warm bucolic vibe make Andalucía one of Spain’s most pleasant and picturesque regions. Sun-blessed hills and fertile valleys dotted with charming villages are best explored on foot, as is the provincial capital of Seville. Home to the magnificent Alcazar Palace and many other grand structures from its long history, it’s a perfect entry to an idyllic region. Ronda and Granada also bask in former glories, with the latter’s magnificent Alhambra Palace being the ultimate ‘jewel in the crown’ and arguably the most seductive building in the world. Just across the Straits of Gibraltar is another enormous continent, with Morocco at its head. Old medinas, labyrinthine streets, grand mosques and colourful bazaars beckon, shadowed doorways, slanted light and – yes – snake charmers make it a dreamland of exotica; Fes and Marrakech have changed little since medieval times, but still offer surprises far beyond the clichés. These two great countries weaved together form an intricate, eternally interesting tapestry... and trip!
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Sun) Arrive in Seville. |
| 2 | Walking tour of Seville (3-4 hours), including Alcazar Palace. Afternoon free. |
| 3 | Guided walk around Zahara de la Sierra. Visit traditional olive oil mill. Travel to Grazalema (3 hours). |
| 4 | Walk through Grazalema National Park (5-6 hours). |
| 5 | Walking tour of Ronda and surrounds (3-4 hours). |
| 6 | Drive to Granada. Walking tour around historic Christian Cathedral district (2 hours). |
| 7 | Visit the incredible Alhambra Palace. Walk through the Moorish Albaizan quarter of Granada (full-day walking). Evening visit to local flamenco tavern. |
| 8 | Free day in Granada. Drive to Malaga airport (2 hours) for flight to Casablanca. |
| 9 | Visit Hassan II Mosque and the new medina. Drive to Rabat. Visit the Chellah, Kasbah des Oudayas and Hassan Minaret and continue to Meknes. |
| 10 | Visit Volubilis. Continue to Meknes to explore medina and bazaars. Arrive in Fes. |
| 11-12 | Explore the old city of Fes, including Musee Belghazi and Funduk Nejjarine. |
| 13 | Travel to Marrakech. |
| 14 | City tour including Bahia Palace and Marrakech Museum. |
| 15 | Trip ends in Marrakech this morning (Sun). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
15 days |
Trip Code |
PESM |
Activities |
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| Culture (Easy), Walking (Easy) | |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 6 people | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 15 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Spain, Morocco | |
Start City |
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| Seville | |
End City |
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| Marrakech | |
