Mediterranean Marvels and Moroccan Mystique
Kick off in Barcelona and wind up in Madrid on this 16 day adventure that blends Iberian icons with Moroccan magic. You’ll explore Barcelona’s Gaudí landmarks, pause in Peñíscola and Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences, and delve into Granada’s Alhambra – then return for Seville’s cathedral and river cruise, Córdoba’s Mosque–Cathedral and the windmills of Consuegra. Cross the Strait of Gibraltar – discover Rabat and Casablanca, Marrakech’s souks, Atlas mountain scenery, Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate, the Todgha Gorge and Fez’s medina, with optional sunset on the dunes. Expect guided city tours, scenic drives and well judged free time throughout.
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Tour Overview
Duration
16 daysHotel Rating
3-5 star hotelsStarts
BarcelonaEnds
MadridMinimum Age
No minimum ageMaximum Age
Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in Spain that are suitable for all ages!
Arrival Transfer
YesDeparture Transfer
NoTour Guide
Yes - English speaking guides (guiding may be in additional languages to English)Countries
Spain, MoroccoPassengers
$4,751.50
$500.00
Tour Style
Group Size
Min 2 / Max 65
Trip Type
Large Coach Tours
Range
This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Tour Guide
Yes - English speaking guides (guiding may be in additional languages to English)Group Size
Min 2 / Max 65Range
This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Trip Type
Large Coach ToursPlaces You'll See
Barcelona
Peniscola
Valencia
Alicante
Caravaca de la Cruz
Granada
Tangier
Asilah
Rabat
Casablanca
Marrakech
Ait Benhadou
Ouarzazate
Boumalne Dades
Todgha
Erfoud
Fez
Seville
Córdoba
Consuegra
Madrid
Included
Not Included
Itinerary
Day 1 - Barcelona
Welcome to Barcelona. On arrival, we’ll transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free – you can relax after your journey, settle in or take a short stroll to get your bearings. This afternoon, please check the information boards at hotel reception for details about the start of your tour.
Please note: This tour may have travellers joining or departing at various points along the route, meaning group composition can change during the tour. Please also be aware that depending on group composition, guiding may be in additional languages as well as English.
Day 2 - Barcelona
In the morning, we take a panoramic tour of Barcelona – a Mediterranean capital famed for Gaudí’s modernist architecture, its lively Ramblas, and the legacies of the World Expositions and the Olympic Games. The tour ends at Maremagnum, the seafront leisure and dining complex beside Columbus Square, where you can stroll through this lively area. The afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace, and we return to the hotel at the end of the day.
Day 3 - Barcelona - Peniscola - Valencia
We travel south along the Mediterranean coast, pausing in Peñíscola – a medieval walled town edged by beaches – where you can take a stroll. We then continue to Valencia, arriving around lunchtime. In the afternoon, we join a guided tour with a local guide of this port city on Spain’s Levantine coast, where historic monuments sit alongside the striking modern architecture of the City of Arts and Sciences. After the visit, you’ll have free time to explore at your own pace. We include a traditional local dinner.
Day 4 - Valencia - Alicante - Guadix - Granada
We continue south through the Valencian Community’s gentle landscapes, pausing in Alicante – a Mediterranean city of golden sands and a charming historic quarter dominated by Santa Bárbara Castle – where you’ll have free time for a stroll. We then cross the more arid scenery of Murcia with a stop en route for lunch. Entering Andalusia, our first visit is to Guadix, known for its inhabited cave houses and an old town that blends a Renaissance cathedral with traditional neighbourhoods and views towards the Sierra Nevada. We continue to Granada, arriving in the late afternoon – dinner included.
Day 5 - Granada
We’ll spend a full day in Granada. If your tour includes tickets, we’ll explore the Alhambra and its Generalife Gardens – masterpieces from the Arab era. In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to discover the city at your own pace – you can visit the cathedral, which holds the tombs of the Catholic Monarchs.Important information: entry to the Alhambra is strictly controlled by law. To secure your place, we issue tickets when your tour is confirmed – you must provide accurate personal details at booking (full name and passport or ID number). Ticket costs are not refundable if you cancel. In the rare event a visit to the Alhambra is not possible, we will instead tour the Royal Alcázar of Seville, which offers similar historical and architectural significance.
Day 6 - Granada - Tangier - Asilah - Rabat
We leave Granada and follow the Costa del Sol to Algeciras or Tarifa, where we board a modern ferry to cross the Strait of Gibraltar – tickets included. You will need to carry your own luggage as the coach normally does not make the crossing. On arrival in Tangier, we continue along the coast to Asilah, a walled Atlantic town once known as a pirate stronghold – you will have time for lunch and a stroll. We then travel on to Rabat, where dinner is included.
Day 7 - Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech
This morning we take a panoramic tour of Rabat, visiting the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Udayas. Around midday we continue to Casablanca for a short city tour with a local guide, including a view of the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque – one of the most important in the Arab world. We then travel on to Marrakech. On arrival at the hotel, you can opt for a traditional carriage ride to the famous Jemaa el–Fnaa square. Dinner is included.
Day 8 - Marrakech
Today we explore Marrakech – the city that gave Morocco its name. Our guided tour takes us along the city walls and into the Medina, including Jemaa el-Fnaa, the Koutoubia Mosque and the Bahia Palace – tickets included. After the visit, lunch is included, then you have free time to relax by the pool or in the hotel garden, or to browse the souks at your own pace. In the evening, you can choose to join the optional Fantasy Party.
Day 9 - Marrakech - Ouarzazate - Boumalne Dades
We set out to cross the Atlas Mountains, often with snow on the highest peaks, as we leave the palm groves of Marrakech. We pass small Berber villages clinging to deep gorges and stop at the fortified village of Ait Benhaddou, well known as a film location. We then continue to Ouarzazate, noted for its impressive kasbah, before travelling through the Valley of Roses to Boumalne Dades, where dinner is included.Note – in winter, roads may close due to snow. If required, we will adjust this stage according to our alternative plan. Access to the Sahara Desert depends on road conditions.
Day 10 - Boumalne Dades - Todgha - Erfoud
We depart Boumalne Dades and head across Saharan landscapes along the Valley of the Kasbahs – palm‑lined river valleys, rocky plains that give way to oases, adobe villages and formidable fortresses. We visit the impressive Todgha Gorge, where sheer walls rise more than 100 metres. En route, we stop in a small adobe town near Khorbat to learn about a desert community supported by a foundation – access may be affected by weather, including river flooding. We continue to Erfoud. If you wish, you can join an off–road excursion to the Sahara sand dunes for sunset. Lunch is included.
Day 11 - Erfoud - Fez
We depart early from Erfoud, crossing the Atlas Mountains once more through striking gorges and wide open scenery, then traverse a high, chilly plateau where nomadic shepherds graze their flocks. We make a brief stop in Midelt before continuing into the Middle Atlas for an included lunch by a lake in a beautiful natural setting. The landscape shifts to dense forests – snow is common here in winter. Near Azrou, we visit the House of Cedars in a national park, a small museum that offers insight into the region, and we will have the chance to see lively colonies of monkeys. We then continue to Bhalil, a peaceful Middle Atlas town of colourful lanes where traditional cave dwellings are now integrated into the houses. Arriving in Fez, we pause at the Marinid Tombs for sweeping views of the old city before heading to the hotel. Dinner is included.
Day 12 - Fez - Tangier
Fez – Morocco’s cultural capital – comes to life this morning on our guided tour. We enter through the Bronze Gates of the Royal Palace and continue through the Jewish quarter, the lively souks and the Tanners’ Quarter, before finishing with an included lunch in a historic palace within the Medina. In the afternoon we travel north on a modern motorway to Tangier, arriving by evening – dinner included.
Day 13 - Tangier - Seville
Free time in Tangier – you might use the morning for some last minute shopping or a stroll. We then take the ferry back to Spain. Our coach will not be on the ferry, so you’ll need to carry your own luggage on board. We arrive in Algeciras or Tarifa and continue by road to Seville, reaching the city in the evening – dinner is included.
Day 14 - Seville
This morning we take a guided tour of Seville, taking in the cathedral and its famous Giralda, the banks of the Guadalquivir River and the neighbourhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana. After the tour, we enjoy an included boat ride on the Guadalquivir – a relaxed way to admire panoramic views of the city from the water. In the evening, you can choose to attend a flamenco tablao.
Day 15 - Seville - Cordoba - Consuegra - Madrid
We leave Seville and follow the Guadalquivir Valley to Córdoba, former capital of the Caliphate. With a local guide we visit the magnificent Mosque–Cathedral – tickets included – and explore the Jewish Quarter, noted for its narrow streets and flower‑filled patios. After lunch, we continue across Castile to Consuegra, where 12 windmills stand beside the castle overlooking the La Mancha plain; we visit the Rucio Mill before continuing to Madrid to arrive at the end of the day.
Day 16 - Madrid
After breakfast, we conclude the tour in Madrid – thank you for travelling with us, and we wish you a smooth onward journey.
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Extras and add-ons
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Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
Extend your tour with us by booking pre and post-accommodation, available at a per-person, per-night rate.
Post-Tour Accommodation - Madrid
Pre-Tour Accommodation - Barcelona
Hotels
The hotels listed below are examples which we frequently use on this tour. Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used instead.
Confirmation of the hotels used may not be available until 48 hours before the tour departs.
If you are interested in booking pre or post-tour accommodation, here are some of the hotels we typically use.
Prices & Dates
Departure dates are guaranteed with 2 travellers. 'Double/Twin' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. 'Triple' prices are per person when there are 3 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Shared' prices are for solo travellers who are happy to share with another solo traveller of the same sex in a twin room - a single room will be provided at no additional cost if there are no suitable travellers to share with.
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