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Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 19 Day Spain, Portugal & Morocco: Madrid to the Sahara. Some trips just make sense — and this is one of them. Spain, Portugal, and Morocco are a perfect trio, and we’ve connected them into one epic 19-day adventure. Start in Madrid, soaking up Spanish culture and tapas before heading to Porto and winding your way down Portugal’s stunning coastline. Cross back into Spain to explore Seville’s flamenco-filled streets, then set sail across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco, where ancient medinas, bustling souks, and striking desert landscapes read more await. Think vibrant coastlines, intricate Moorish architecture, spice-laden flavours, and a fusion of cultures that has been centuries in the making. From historical landmarks to hidden gems, this trip is the ultimate deep dive into one of the world’s most captivating corners.
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
Classic
Budget
Affordable
Age Range
6-99 Years
Max. Group Size
16
Pace
Moderate
Guide Style
Fully Guided
Tour Code
ESMH
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. Stay: Hotel Europa
Get ready for a full travel day. Journey to Porto, including a quick lunch stop in charming Salamanca. Arrive in Porto by the early evening. Stay: Ibis Porto Centro São Bento (B)
Enjoy an orientation walk of Porto with the rest of the day free to explore. Opt take a cruise down the Douro River. In the evening, visit a port wine cellar and raise a glass to the day. Stay: Ibis Porto Centro São Bento (B)
Journey to Portugal's capital city, Lisbon, and take in your surroundings on an orientation walk. Stay: Hotel Roma Lisbon (B)
Free day to explore Lisbon. Opt for a day trip to nearby Sintra. In the evening enjoy a Fado night and traditional Portuguese dinner in one of Lisbon's oldest neighbourhoods. Stay: Hotel Roma Lisbon (B/D)
Travel to Evora in the heart of the Alentejo region. Enjoy an included tour to the haunting, but mesmerizing Chapel of Bones. Opt to visit Diana's Temple, one of the best preserved Roman temples in the Iberian Peninsula. Stay: Hotel Ibis Evora (B)
Journey to the Algarve coast to the small fishing village of Olhão. Explore its bustling fish market, active waterfront and white washed laneways. Continue to Seville and enjoy an orientation walk on arrival. Stay: Cool Sevilla Hotel (B)
Spend a day enjoying this city and its Moorish influence. Opt to explore the district of Santa Cruz and the Alcazar Palace before joining the group in the evening for a dramatic flamenco performance. Stay: Cool Sevilla Hotel (B)
Travel from Seville to the port in Algeciras and board a ferry to Morocco's coastal Tangier. After getting settled, enjoy a CEO-led orientation walk of the old town which will be followed by an optional group dinner at a local spot. Stay: Hotel Flandria Tanger (B)
Set off from Tangier in the morning with a stop in the city of Tetouan for a visit. Walk through and explore several significant sites like El Feddan Square, Mellah Avenue, and the Tetouan Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival in Chefchaouen embark on a CEO guided visit of the beautiful blue streets and Hispano-Moorish architecture of northern Morocco. Finish the walk with a view over the city at sunset. Stay: Puerta Azul Chefchaouen (B)
Take part in a short guided hike through the Rif Mountains before a hands-on goat cheese making experience with a local family on their farm. Then, visit the off-the-beaten path town of Ouazzane and its unique neon-mint green medina. Arrive to Fés in the early evening and enjoy an included dinner at a local restaurant featuring regional specialties like Pastilla. Stay: Hotel Mounia Fes (B/D)
Enjoy an immersive, guided tour of the incredible Fés medina, one of the world’s largest with more than 9000 winding streets. Visit various landmarks within the gates and finish up at the tannery. Lunch will be on your own in the medina and your CEO can help with options. The remainder of the evening is free for you to explore Fés on your own. Stay: Hotel Mounia Fes (B)
Continue onwards from Fés to Casablanca today with stops en route. The first being the ancient city of Volubilis to learn more about its historical importance to Morocco and the culture behind it during your guided visit. Then, spend time visiting various historical sites in Meknes before ending up at the bustling souk area with vibrant market stalls and loads of handicrafts. Proceed to Casablanca for a free evening in this coastal city. Stay: Kyriad Residence Casablanca Centre Ville (B)
Enjoy a full day getting to know the must-see sites and hidden gems of Casablanca. From mosques to bakeries and the historic courthouse in Casablanca there is so much to see and so little time. You’ll be busy all day until a free evening in which you can choose to attend the optional group dinner. Stay: Kyriad Residence Casablanca Centre Ville (B/L)
Transfer to Marrakech in the morning before continuing onwards to Ouarzazate, a city south of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains. Arrive in the evening and get settled before attending an optional group dinner. Stay: Ecolodge Ouednoujoum (B)
In the morning before leaving the group will explore the famous atlas film studios in Ourzazate and learn a bit about the film making in Morocco. Drive to Zagora and then to Mhamid. From there head out into the Sahara desert for two nights of camping under the stars. The walk will take about two hours and we will arrive at the camp around sunset. Enjoy a cup of tea and watch the colors change in the sky as the sun slips below the horizon. Stay: Hotel Zagour - Camp (B/D)
Wake up to a stunning sunrise, enjoy some breakfast at camp and then start the day. This is our second day of the Berber desert journey. Then you have a choice of walking or riding a camel to our lunch stop. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sahara as you travel like people have for millenniums. After lunch we’ll enter the 21st century again and travel to the next desert camp by 4x4. Arrive at the oasis of Bertam to catch sunset before having dinner fireside with stories and music. Stay: Chez Belhou: Mobile desert Camp (B/L/D)
After another sunrise out in the desert and some breakfast at camp the group will travel to Zagora by 4x4. Enjoy some free time to shower, freshen up, and relax by the hotel pool after our Sahara adventure. After lunch continue on to Skoura. Explore this oasis city famed for its date palms. Have dinner as a group in Skoura. Stay: Skoura Lodge (B/L/D)
After breakfast the group will travel directly to Marrakech. The tour ends on arrival to the airport around 1pm, or at the Marrakech hotel for those have booked post-tour nights. Please do not book any departing flights earlier than 4PM (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Enjoy a traditional Fado performance paired with a delicious Portuguese dinner.
- Stroll through the vibrant streets of Morocco’s famous Blue City.
- Hike the Rif Mountains and cap it off with a hands-on goat cheese-making experience.
- Trek or ride a camel across the Sahara before sleeping under the stars in a desert camp.
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Hands-On Moment: Port Wine Cellar Visit, Porto
- Your Local Living Moment: Rif Mountain Hike & Goat Cheese Making, Chefchaouen
- Orientation walks in Porto, Lisbon and Seville
- Chapel of Bones visit in Évora
- Flamenco show (Seville)
- Orientation walk of the old town of Tangier
- Tétouan city visit
- Chefchaouen orientation walk
- Ouazzane city visit
- Guided visit to the Fés Medina
- Tour of Volubulis
- Meknes visit
- Full-day Casablanca tour
- Free time in Fés
- Film Studio visit in Ouarzazate
- Welcome Tea and bonfire at Erg Lihoudi desert camp
- A camel ride and 4x4 jeep excursion to desert oasis camp
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Hotels (18 Nights)
- SPAIN & PORTUGAL On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.
- Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.
- MOROCCO You can expect to stay in local hotels or pensions, which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. Where a town has both an ancient medina and a "ville nouvelle" we generally stay in the ville nouvelle, both because the standard of hotels is higher, and because travellers often find the medinas at night a little intimidating.
- Please note that Morocco is a developing country and as such the infrastructure is not as reliable as you would see at home. Expect quirky plumbing and the odd cold shower.
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
- 18 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
- Train, private vehicle, ferry, walking
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
Operator
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful more experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trip Style: Classic
Get the best of both worlds with G's Classic trips as your knowledgeable CEO (Chief Experience Officer) leads you to iconic highlights and hidden gems, while ample free time lets you discover what excites you most. Enjoy included meals showcasing local flavours, plus opportunities to dive deeper into the food scene independently. Stay in comfortable hotels, authentic homestays, and unique accommodations that capture the spirit of each destination.
Dates & Pricing
USD
Sunday
12 Apr 2026
12 Apr 26
Madrid
Thursday
30 Apr 2026
30 Apr 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$4,129
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
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Wednesday
15 Apr 2026
15 Apr 26
Madrid
Sunday
03 May 2026
03 May 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$4,129
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Sunday
19 Apr 2026
19 Apr 26
Madrid
Thursday
07 May 2026
07 May 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$4,129
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Wednesday
22 Apr 2026
22 Apr 26
Madrid
Sunday
10 May 2026
10 May 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$4,129
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Sunday
26 Apr 2026
26 Apr 26
Madrid
Thursday
14 May 2026
14 May 26
Marrakesh
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$4,129
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Note
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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