13-Day Tour Andalusia and Morocco from Madrid

We start our journey from Madrid, heading west towards Extremadura, a region known as the homeland of many New World explorers. Our first stop is Caceres, a World Heritage City where you'll have free time to wander through its ancient walls and medieval quarter. We then continue to Cordoba, a city that once served as the capital of the Caliphate. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and rest at the hotel, either Tryp Córdoba or a similar establishment.

After breakfast, we embark on a tour of Cordoba's impressive Mosque and the winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, we take a short ride to Seville, a city renowned for its rich history and vibrant culture. Dinner and overnight stay will be at either Catalonia Santa Justa, Catalonia Giralda, Melia Lebreros, or a similar hotel.

We start the day with a panoramic city tour of Seville, visiting the magnificent Seville Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world, the picturesque Santa Cruz quarter, the lush Maria Luisa Park, and the iconic Plaza de España. The afternoon is yours to explore the city at your leisure, discovering its unique flavors and vibrant atmosphere. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the same hotel as the previous night.

After breakfast, we drive south, passing through typical villages until we reach Ronda. You'll have free time to admire this Celtic-origin town and its stunning valley and mountain range views. In the afternoon, we continue to Costa del Sol, one of the most modern and important international tourist areas. Dinner and overnight stay will be at either Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco, Sol Principe, or a similar hotel.

Today is a day of leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of Costa del Sol and its surrounding areas. You can choose to relax on the beach, explore the local markets, or join optional tours. Breakfast, dinner, and overnight stay will be at the same hotel as the previous night.

After breakfast, we drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol to Tarifa. From here, we take a ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar to Africa. Upon arrival in Tangier, we clear customs and drive southwards to Casablanca, the economic capital and most populated city of Morocco. Enjoy some leisure time before dinner and overnight stay at either Mogador Marina, Grand Mogador City Center, or a similar hotel.

We start the day with a panoramic city tour of Casablanca, visiting the Anfa Boulevard, Nations square, residential areas, and the grand Hassan II Mosque. We then depart for Marrakech, the capital of the South, nestled within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-desert area. We explore the city, visiting the Koutoubia Tower, Saadines Tombs, Bay Palace, and the bustling Jma El Fna Square. Dinner and overnight stay will be at either Mogador Kasbah, Zalagh Kasbah, Les jardins d'Agdal, Palm Plaza, or a similar hotel.

After breakfast, we depart early for Rabat, the capital of Morocco. We visit the exterior of the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V Mausoleum, and the Hassan Tower. We then continue to the Imperial City of Meknes, where we visit the Walls of Bab el Mansour and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Our final destination for the day is Fez, where we have dinner and stay overnight at either Menzeh Zalagh, Ramada Zalagh, Parc Palace, or a similar hotel.

We start the day with a city tour of Fez, the most ancient and monumental of the Imperial Cities. We visit the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarters or Mellah, the gate of Bab Bou Jelous, and take a walking tour of the Medina, a World Heritage Site. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the same hotel as the previous night.

After breakfast, we depart for Tangier where we board a ferry to cross the Strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. We then drive towards the Costa del Sol. Dinner and overnight stay will be at either Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco, Sol Principe, or a similar hotel.

Today is another day of leisure for you to enjoy the wonderful beaches of Costa del Sol and its surrounding areas. You can choose to relax on the beach, explore the local markets, or join optional tours. Breakfast, dinner, and overnight stay will be at the same hotel as the previous night.

After breakfast, we depart for the city of Granada, the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. We visit the world-famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens, which have inspired several authors with their beauty. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at either Alixares, Catalonia Granada, or a similar hotel.

After breakfast, we drive northward to the Imperial city of Toledo, a World Heritage City where Christians, Moorish, and Jewish cultures have lived together. We take a short guided tour of this historical old town and visit a famous 'Damasquinado' (gold and silver inlaying in iron) factory. We then continue our journey to Madrid, marking the end of our unforgettable tour.