Andalusia to Morocco – Tour ES115

Departure from the tour office at 08.30 a.m. Drive along the land of Don Quixote, The Man from La Mancha” along extensive vineyards. Cross through the natural border of “Despeñaperros” and get into Andalucía, Spain’s most visited region for its reputation of being the most Spanish land due to its beautiful white washed villages, stunning Moorish monuments and passionate Flamenco. Reach Cordoba and stroll around its winding streets of the former Jewish quarter with narrow alleys and hidden patios. Visit the famous Mesquita with its many columns collected from different parts of the world. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Sevilla. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.

After breakfast take part in our Monumental and Panoramic city tour Cathedral, the third largest in the world (from outside), Santa Cruz Quarter, Maria Luisa Gardens and the Spain Square. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this full of light city. Our recommendation is to visit (on your own) the stunningly beautiful Alcazar, the oldest still functioning royal palace in the world with its lovely gardens and lace-like rooms. Dinner and accommodation. Optional Flamenco tour in Seville

Breakfast. Departure through the White Villages road to Ronda. Short stop to admire this town of Celtic origin with the marvelous view of the gorge below and the surrounding mountain range. Continue to Costa Del Sol. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and Accommodation.

After breakfast, drive though the Costa del Sol area via Marbella and Puerto Banus to Algeciras or Tarifa to board the Ferry boat to cross the strait of Gibraltar that separates the Atlantic Ocean from the Mediterranean. watch lovely dolphins accompanying your trip in the waters during this only 15 km route. Arrival at Morocco, disembark and continue to Fez famous for its Islamic Sanctuary and its authentic medieval Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dinner and accommodation.

Breakfast. City tour of Fez, the most ancient of the Imperial Cities of Morocco, visiting the more interesting points of the city: the 7 gates of the Royal Palace, Christian and Jewish Quarter and the “Medina” (Old City), declared Patrimony of the Humanity. Lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation. Optional dinner with show.

Breakfast. Departure to Meknes, the old walled imperial city in the heart of the Mid-Atlas Mountains. Panoramic tour of the city to admire the great Mansour Gate, the most well-known monument of the city. Continue to Marrakech, the pink city, capital of the south. Dinner and accommodation.

Breakfast. Visit of the South capital, which is located within an extensive oasis between the Atlas Mountains and the pre-deserted area, including the Koutoubia Tower, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville, Saadines Tombs and Bay Palace and Dejna El Fna Square, which is packed with fortune tellers, snake tamers, acrobats, dancers etc. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation. Optional dinner with show at Fantasia Chez Ali.

Breakfast. Departure towards Casablanca, business capital of the country. Short panoramic tour through the most interesting sections of the city to view the Anfa boulevard, Nations square, residential areas and the Hassan II Grand Mosque 9from the outside). Continue on to Rabat, official resident of the king, Mohamed VI. and an internationally open city as the capital of the country. Dinner and accommodation.

Breakfast. City tour of Rabat, diplomatic and administrative capital, visiting the most important sights as the Royal Palace (outside), Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. Departure via Larache to Tangier, the main gate between Europe and Africa due to its strategic geographic location. Short panoramic tour, free time for last minute shopping. Dinner and accommodation.

Breakfast. Transfer to the pier and board de ferry to return across the strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Arrival and continuation to Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodation.

Breakfast. Departure to Granada. Visit the highlight of your trip, the famous Moorish Alhambra, the last stronghold of the emirs until 1492 with their stalactite-adorned rooms and verdant gardens of roses, Cyprus trees and fountains complemented by fantastic views across to the Sierra Nevada mountains. Afternoon is at leisure to explore on your own. Dinner and accommodation. Optional Gipsy night tour in Granada to the Sacromonte quarter, the former Moorish area nestled on the hill opposite the Alhambra.

Breakfast. Departure towards the Imperial City of Toledo (World Heritage city), where the three cultures of Spain (Christians, Moorish and Jewish) have lived together. It used to be Europe’s most prosperous city in the 9th century, famous for its forward thinking and religious tolerance. Interesting tour of the most important city monuments, its narrow streets and the famous “Damasquinado” (gold and silver inlaying in iron) shops. Continuation to Madrid and end of tour. An extra night in Madrid can be added.