Tour starts on every single THURSDAY all year long.
Tour code: C-4122
Tour starts on every single THURSDAY all year long.
Tour code: C-4122
- accommodation in **** hotels
- 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 10 dinners
- modern and air-conditioned bus
- multi-lingual tour escort
- sightseeing tours with local guides in Sevilla, Fez, Marrakesh, Rabat, Granada and Toledo
- tickets to the Medresa in Fez
- tickets to the Saadian Tombs and Summer Royal Palace in Marrakesh
- tickets to Alhambra in Granada
- tickets to St. Tome and St. Maria Blanca churches in Toledo
- travel insurance
- free Wi- Fi on board (except Morocco)
- tips
This is a twelve-day tour that combines the best highlights of Spanish South with the Arabian Moroccan charm. Essentially, this package is not just about two countries, but two continents: Europe and Africa - fabulous times await. The packages, actually, splitted exactly in half - six nights in Spain, and six nights in Morocco - so, you have enough time to thoroughly explore all the best spots in most popular cities in both countries.
From Madrid you'll be taken first to the ancient town of Caceres, then later - to the very heart of Andalusia to a place that truly encompasses the spirit of the Spanish culture - Seville. Guitars, flamenco, wine, tapas, and passionate people - that's what this city is famous for.
With its curious mishmash of Moorish majesty and Roman relics, rustic charm and indelibly beautiful backcountry, where mountains tower above gushing rivers and canyons carve through the ground, it's hardly surprising that Andalusia remains one of the most visited regions in Spain.
We'll pass through the ancient village of Ronda on the way to the southern coast, where you will enjoy wonderful beaches of Costa del Sol.
Thereafter, you'll take a ferry to cross the Bay of Gibraltar and commence the African segment of the tour, starting from Tangier, and making a strong accent on visiting ancient imperial cities of Morocco: Marrakesh, Fes, Meknes, and Rabat. Rabat is the current capital city, and, although a modern city at first glance, it has several interesting historical attractions, such as the Kasbah of the Oudaias and the Hassan Tower, also the gleaming Royal Mausoleum. Marrakesh is famous for its Medina (Old City), numerous souks, ancient palaces like Badi and Bahia Palaces, the striking Koutoubia Mosque, the energetic square Djemaa el-Fna, and the Saadian Tombs. The former capital of Fez boasts plenty of stunning architecture, though it is perhaps most known for its large tanneries (leather-producing facilities) and for being home to one of the oldest universities in the world. Meknes has one of the most impressive monumental gates in all of Morocco: Bab el-Mansour. On top, you will also see Moroccan cosmopolitan city of Casablanca.
A few days later you'll come back to Spanish southern coast and night after will travel further (or back!) to Andalusia, this time exploring the beautiful city of Granada with its magnificent Alhambra Palaces and Nazare Gardens.
On the way back to Madrid, you will visit the former capital of Spain - Toledo.
To see the route on a map click here.
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IMPORTANT: be aware that this tour crosses international borders. You will leave the European Union and enter the Kingdom of Morocco so please ensure you have a valid Moroccan visa. Also note your Schengen visa (to enter the European Union) needs to be a "multiple entry" type.
Day 1. Madrid - Caceres - Seville (560 km ~ 348 miles)
Departure from Madrid at 8am in the morning. We'll be heading to the region of Extremadura, where you will make a first stop in Caceres - a beautiful medieval town founded by the Romans in 25 BC. Visiting this place is like travelling back in time, to the old medieval era. The streets climb and twist among hoary palaces and mansions. As you turn your head up, you can see the skyline decorated with gargoyles, spires, and gigantic storks' nests. The fortress has been serving as defensive walls since the 16th century. You will have a good hour and a half there, so, please go ahead and check the main highlights, those are very close to each other and located in the city center:
Continuation to Seville, arrival, dinner and accommodation.
Hotel: Silken Al Andalus Palace.
Day 2. Seville
Breakfast in the hotel, followed by a proper city tour throughout Seville with a local guide, to admire this beautiful and also the largest city of Southern Spain. With numerous sights and attractions, this city will never leave visitors stuck for choice. Main highlights of the tour:
Lunch in the city. After the city tour you will have the afternoon off to rest or explore more on your own.
Night in Seville.
Day 3. Seville - Ronda - Costa del Sol (190 km ~ 118 miles)
Breakfast. Transfer and a first stop in the beautiful town of Ronda. Steeped in dark myths and bullfighting folklore, whilst boasting one of the most extraordinary locations in Spain, it is no wonder that Ronda has become Andalusia's third most visited place. With its world-famous New Bridge and bullring, as well as the hidden corners of the gorge on top of which it perches, Ronda will definetely not disappoint. In Ronda you will have a free time to explore the main highlights of this beautiful town.
Later we'll continue to Costa del Sol.
Arrival to Torremolinos - gorgeous coastal town with excellent beaches, vibrant nightlife and very relaxed atmosphere. Dinner and accommodation.
Hotel: Sol Principe.
Day 4. Costa del Sol - Tarifa - Tangier - Fez (Ferry) (433 kms ~ 269 miles)
Breakfast. Departure towards one of the Spanish ''gates'' to Morocco - either Tarifa or Algeciras (depending on date), from where you will take a ferry to cross the Strait of Gibraltar and enter the Kingdom of Morocco. Be prepared to pass the custom control in both Spain and Morocco, which sometimes can be a bit chaotic, especially in Morocco. After disembarking, a bus will take you to the enchanting city of Tangier, where the tour leader will briefly explain the main highlights.
Later we will continue to Fez. Arrival, accommodation, dinner and overnight.
Hotel: Ramada.
Day 5. Fez
Breakfast, then a proper city tour around the imperial city of Fez. Being one of the most important cities in Morocco, Fez is rich in culture, history, traditions, and gastronomy. With one of the first universities and the oldest medieval Medina (Old Town) in the world, this city has a lot to offer. Main highlights of the city tour:
Enjoy the beauty of Fez in your free time. Dinner and second night in the city.
Day 6. Fez - Meknes - Marrakesh (547 km ~ 340 miles)
Breakfast in the hotel then transfer to Meknes. One of Morocco's old imperial cities, Meknes became the capital city in the 17th century. Located in the Middle Atlas region, it sees fewer tourists than nearby Fez and is a pleasant place to take a journey back in time. We will have a stop there to admire the beautiful monumental gates of Bab Al Mansour.
Continuation to Marrakesh. Arrival, dinner and accommodation.
Hotel: Atlas Medina & Spa or Jardin del Agdal.
Day 7. Marrakesh
Breakfast and a proper tour around Marrakesh. Imperial city of Marrakesh is one of the country’s most captivating destinations. Nicknamed the ''Red City'' because of the high, reddish-brown walls that enclose the old medina, Marrakesh offers an exciting blend of history, culture, tradition, everyday life, and a unique energy that needs to be experienced to be understood.
On you free time you may want to:
Dinner and a night in Marrakesh.
Day 8. Marrakesh - Casablanca - Rabat (330 km ~ 205 miles)
Breakfast, followed by a transfer to Casablanca. This city is considered Morocco's commercial centre, it's more of a modern megapolis, however the city's French colonial legacy, entwined with the traditional Arab culture, ensures there are definitely spectacular highlights to see. A short tour around Casablanca, with the main highlights, with Hassan 2 Mosque above all.
Continuation and arrival to Rabat. Dinner and accommodation.
Hotel: Farah Rabat.
Day 9. Rabat - Tanger (249 km ~ 155 miles)
Breakfast in the hotel and transfer to Rabat, with the first stop and short orientational tour. Rabat is the enchanting and welcoming capital city of Morocco, with a long and rich history. Main highlights to see:
Day 10. Tangier - Costa del Sol (145 km ~ 90 miles)
Time to head back to Spain. After breakfast we'll take the ferry back to Tarifa or Algeciras, Spain. There bus picks us up at the port and after another hour we are in Marbella or Torremolinos. Accommodation and dinner. Enjoy the second half of the day in Torremolinos!
Dinner and night on Costa del Sol.
Hotel: Sol Principe.
Day 11. Costa del Sol - Granada (180 km ~ 112 miles)
Breakfast, then transfer to Granada - a beautiful city right at the foot of the spectacular Sierra Nevada mountains. The popular favorite of the region of Andalusia, Granada has a rich history, fantastic range of sites to see, and a bustling nightlife. With Arab influences and Spanish charm, there is plenty of culture and history to explore here. Upon arrival you’ll have a guided tour to see the famous complex of La Alhambra, its Arabian palaces Nazaries, and its green and picturesque Generalife Gardens.
The tour to Alhambra is already quite extensive and includes a good part of walking, so it's your choice the rest of the day - to relax in the hotel or continue to explore the city of Granada on your own. Suggested places to visit on the second half of the day:
Dinner and night in Granada.
Hotel: Los Angeles.
Day 12. Granada - Toledo - Madrid (446 km ~ 277 miles)
Breakfast, then transfer to Toledo - ancient town and a former capital of Spain. Toledo is an incredibly cultural-diversified city; it has seen numerous different cultures and dynasties pass through its walls, as well as many wars, royalty, and artists. The legacy that it guards is an essential part of Spanish culture, so visiting Toledo is bound to be an extremely unique experience. Some of the highlights of the tour:
Lunch in the city. Later we'll visit a traditional craftsman's workshop to discover the ancestral techniques and the phases of the true Toledano sword-making elaboration process.
Towards the evening transfer and arrival to Madrid, where our tour ends.
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To see the route on a map click here.
Prices:
Per person in double/twin room: 1364€
Single Supplement: 365€
Supplement July to Oct.: 80€
Supplement on departures on March 25 and April 1 and 12: 100€ (Easter and Feria).
Discounts:
- Children less than 4 years old: free, without granted seat in the bus
- Children between 4 and 7 years old: 25% discount off adult price, in a room with adults
- Teenagers between 8 and 18 years old: 5% discount off adult price
- Seniors (65+ years old): 5% discount off adult price
- Third person in triple room: 5%
Discounts cannot be combined.
What is the booking process?
- It is very simple. Once you have chosen the tour, there are 6 steps:
a) you confirm the tour by e-mail, indicating starting date, tour code, number of persons travelling and their names, also types of rooms preferred (Single/Double/Triple).
b) we send you an invoice,
c) you pay 10% to book the tour,
d) we issue the confirmation,
e) 2 weeks before the starting date, you pay the rest of the monies due, and
f) you show up for the tour on the appointed date and time.
How much should I pay and when?
- We require a 10% deposit during reservation, and the remaining 90% in no less than 2 weeks before the tour commences.
How would I pay?
- You can pay in one of four ways:
1) Bank wire to our company's bank account. Our banking details are included on the invoice that you receive.
2) We can charge your credit card. Please keep in mind that in this case we charge an additional 2% on top of the amount (our bank charges), and we need you to sign an Authorization form (which we will provide) and you need to send us your passport copy and copy of the credit card (the front) to verify ownership.
3) Western Union (normally for short-notice reservations, and when amount needs to be received urgently).
4) Transferwise.com - an online system, allowing the transfer of different currencies, with a small fees (much smaller than bank charges). Ask us to send you an invitation to join a system if you are not a member - there normally is a bonus for new members.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
- 10% paid at the time of reservation is non-refundable. The other 90% is fully refundable if cancelled in no less than 2 weeks (e.g., if you paid 100% upfront right away). There are no refunds for cancellations made in less than 2 weeks to go before the trip.
Here you will find commonly asked questions regarding our tours.
1. Are the tours for individuals, families, small groups of friends?
- Yes. Our tours are for single travelers, couples, families, and groups of friends whom we put together with other travelers to form a larger group.
2. How many people are normally included on a tour?
- We cannot guarantee an exact number per tour. Normally it ranges from 10 to 25 people per group, but these numbers can vary greatly depending on the time of the year. In summer, groups tend to be larger as this is a popular time of year, while the winter season usually attracts less people, thus smaller groups are formed. There are certain tours that combine travelers if the destinations follow the same routes, e.g. you may be on a 10-day tour package with companions travelling on a 5-day package. The tour will cover the same areas and the 5-day package guests will break off thereafter. Also, more people may be joining in for the other part of the package.
3. Is there is a guide/tour leader in the bus?
- Yes. An accompanying guide (tour leader) usually travels with the group during the entire tour. An exception may occur when there are minimal numbers signed up for a particular tour. These small groups will travel with an experienced, English-speaking driver/guide. In all major cities, we use local professionals and licensed guides.
4. What languages do the guides use?
- English and Spanish. All our tour guides speak both languages fluently. If a tour group consists of an English-speaking group only, the tour will run in English. But most of the tours will have both English and Spanish (from Latin and Central America) passengers, so the guides will explain in English and then in Spanish.
5. Do your tours run during certain times of the year?
- Most of our tours run all year long. Some tours, e.g., those running to the northern regions of Spain, only run from March till October. Each tour’s description provides all the relevant information needed. For example: ''Sundays all year'' means that a tour will start on every Sunday of the year, regardless of the numbers. Just look up at the Calendar the specific dates Sundays are falling on and make sure you arrive a day before.
6. What cities do the tours start from?
- Tours start from Madrid or Barcelona.
7. Where are the meeting points for the tours?
- In Madrid, it is Calle Ferraz 3 (Ferraz str., 3). This meeting point is in the city center, right off Plaza España.
- In Barcelona, it is in the reception of the Hotel ''Catalunya Barcelona 505'' (Carrer de Muntaner, 505, 08022, Barcelona).
8. Do you pick up from the hotels on the first day of the tour?
- By default, no. We do not pick up from hotels because that would delay the tour launch time. However – if your hotel is enroute, using the same bus route on launch day, we will pick you up. A week before travel, we require the name of your hotel in Madrid, and will inform you if you can be picked up directly from your hotel or need to head over to the meeting point at 7.45am.
In Barcelona, the meeting point is always in the reception of the ''Catalunya Barcelona 505'' hotel.
9. What type of vehicles do you use?
- Buses for larger groups and minibuses for smaller ones. Vehicles are comfortable, modern and with air-conditioning.
10. If there is a Wi-Fi on your buses?
- There is a Wi-Fi on all our buses in Spain. But please keep in mind that sometimes during the transfers between the cities, Wi-Fi signal can be weak or intermitting, due to poor coverage from the main operators. Please do not expect to downoad or to steam movies during the transfers. In Morocco's buses there is no Wi-Fi.
11. Are meals included?
- Buffet breakfasts with all the drinks are included every morning in all hotels our guests occupy during their tour.
Lunches and dinners are included anywhere that's mentioned in the itinerary (sections ''Itinerary'' and ''Included in tour''). Normally dinners held in the hotel's restaurants, many times it will be buffet (''eat as much as you want''), and only drinks will be at an extra cost. Also, sometimes lunches and dinners will be held in the restaurants.
12. I am a vegetarian or allergic to certain products, any problem?
- No problems at all. Inform the tour leader and he will assist you. On a side note, many dinners are of the buffet-type, so you can simply choose what you prefer. For those with allergies, if in doubt, please remind tour leader during mealtimes. Alternatively, ask the restaurant staff about the content of the dishes.
13. What time do you arrive to Madrid on the last day of travel? Can I book a flight on the same day, flying out of Spain?
- Normally we return to Madrid between 17.00 and 19.00 on the last day of the excursion (depending on the specific tour). However, it is not recommended to book the flight out on the same evening/night, as traffic jams in Madrid or other possible events may delay your flight. Fell free to talk to us (before starting the tour!), and we'll organize your overnight stay in Madrid after the tour.
14. I need a night in the hotel or transfer from/to the airport to be booked before or after the tour.
- Sure. Just let us know at the time you organize the whole trip.
15. Can I just show up for the trip without reservation and pay directly in the office, on the spot?
- Unfortunately, not. The tour must be booked in advance, as we need to make all the arrangements beforehand.
16. How long in advance should I book a trip?
- If you book at least 2 weeks in advance, the trip is guaranteed, though we recommend booking even earlier, if possible, as in these cases we have wider range of hotels to accommodate the early reservations - better options.
Requests received with less than 2 weeks to go prior to launch date, usually work out 80% of the time, just contact us.
17. Can I customize one of the tours for myself?
- No, as there are more people travelling with you. However, if you are coming already as a group of 20+ persons, the route can be customized upon your request, as the tour could be run privately for your group. Please contact us for more information.
18. What is the booking process?
- It is very simple. Once you have chosen the tour, there are 6 steps:
a) you confirm the tour by e-mail, indicating starting date, tour code, number of persons travelling and their names, also types of rooms preferred (Single/Double/Triple).
b) we send you an invoice,
c) you pay 10% to book the tour,
d) we issue the confirmation,
e) 2 weeks before the starting date, you pay the rest of the monies due, and
f) you show up for the tour on the appointed date and time.
19. How much should I pay and when?
- We require a 10% deposit during reservation, and the remaining 90% in no less than 2 weeks before the tour commences.
20. How would I pay?
- You can pay in one of four ways:
1) Bank wire to our company’s bank account. Our banking details are included on the invoice that you receive
2) We can charge your credit card. Please keep in mind that in this case we charge an additional 2% on top of the amount (bank charges), we need you to sign an Authorization form and you need to send us your passport copy and copy of the credit card (the front) to verify ownership
3) Western Union (normally for short-notice reservations, and when amount needs to be received urgently)
4) Transferwise.com – an online system allowing the transfer of funds. There is a small commission attached.
21. What is the cancellation and refund policy?
- 10% paid at the time of reservation is non-refundable. The other 90% is fully refundable if cancelled in no less than 2 weeks (e.g., if you paid 100% upfront right away). There are no refunds for cancellations made with less than 2 weeks to go before the trip.
22. Are there any discounts or surcharges?
- Yes. Discounts are listed under the section ''Prices'', under each package.
23. Are taxes included in the tour prices?
- Yes, VAT and Tourist Taxes for different cities are included.
24. How do I know if I need a visa for Spain or Morocco?
- Please check the visa information for Spain here. The visa requirements for Morocco can be found here. Please note that all trips to Morocco will require your Schengen visa to be of an ''multiple entry'', as you will enter Spain for the second time.
25. I am ready to go ahead and book one of your tours, but I need a Visa to enter Spain.
- Yes, we do help our customers to get their Visas, after a trip is confirmed and the deposit of 10% has been paid. As we are a fully licensed tour operator in Spain, after the deposit paid, we can issue the confirmation, which you later bring to Spanish Embassy/Consulate. In this letter we confirm that you booked and partly (or fully) paid for a tour with us. Please note, we do not guarantee the issue of visa and cannot influence the process. The decision is up to the Embassy, as they have their own rules and regulations for each country. At the same time, we do our best to ensure we provide assistance where possible.