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Spain, Portugal & Morocco Encompassed

26 Days Madrid to Marrakesh
Spain, Portugal & Morocco Encompassed
Spain, Portugal & Morocco Encompassed
Spain, Portugal & Morocco Encompassed
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Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 26 Day Spain, Portugal & Morocco Encompassed. Pack your bags for an unforgettable 26-day adventure through Spain, Portugal, and Morocco—where every day is a feast for the senses. Start in Madrid, soaking up Spanish culture before heading west to Portugal’s stunning coastline. Wander charming streets, sip Port wine in a traditional cellar, and take in the soulful sounds of Fado.

Then, hop back to Spain for a fiery Flamenco performance before crossing the Strait of Gibraltar into Morocco, where a whole new world awaits. Snap photos in read more Chefchaouen’s mesmerizing blue-washed alleys, get lost (but not really) in Féz’s labyrinth-like medina, and stand in awe of Casablanca’s grand architecture. Venture into the Sahara for sandboarding, stargazing, and fresh-baked bread straight from the desert sand. End your journey on Morocco’s breezy coast, where souks, surf, and sunset views wrap up this perfect blend of culture, history, and adventure.
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Trip Length
Trip Length

26 Days

Trip Starts
Trip Starts

Madrid

Trip Ends
Trip Ends

Marrakesh

Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Operator
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
Trip Style

Classic

Budget
Budget

Affordable

Age Range
Age Range

6-99 Years

Max. Group Size
Max. Group Size

14

Pace
Pace

Moderate

Guide Style
Guide Style

Fully Guided

Tour Code
Tour Code

ESMO

Itinerary

Arrive at any time. There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. We recommend arriving a day earlier to explore all that this amazing city has to offer.
Accommodation: Hotel Europa
Included Experiences
  • Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Optional Experiences
  • Reina Sofia Museum: The Reina Sofia is Spain's national museum of 20th-century art, and currently boasts an art collection of over 21,000 works.
  • Gran Vía Visit: Shop, stroll, and people watch on the capital's most exciting street, Gran Via. Go early or late, the street stays awake all hours.
  • Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum: The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum displays an overview of art from the 13th century to the late 20th century.
  • Taurino Museum: Ever wanted to learn everything there is to know about the history of bullfighting in Spain? Here's your chance. (15-20 EUR per person)
  • Plaza Mayor Visit: Enjoy some spectacular people watching with a visit to the Plaza Mayor, the true heart of the city. Enjoy a coffee in one of the plaza’s many cafes and watch the world go by.
  • Museo Nacional Del Prado Visit: Take in some culture with a trip to the Museo del Prado, one of the greatest art galleries in the world, and a definite highlight of any Madrid trip. Be inspired by its collections and exhibitions: the museum's main emphasis is 15th to 19th century Spanish, Flemish, and Italian art, but there is plenty of Goya and a wealth of paintings by Diego Velázquez.
  • Royal Palace (Palacio Real) Visit: See how kings and queens live, with a visit to the Palacio Real, the official (and uninhabited) palace of the King of Spain. Wander the rooms to take in some of the most elaborately decorated and furnished rooms you'll ever see.

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.
Accommodation: Ibis Porto Centro São Bento
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
  • Local Train: Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.

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. Head down Allies Avenue to see the French-inspired buildings. Bargain at the Bolhão Market. Wander the city's World Heritage-listed Ribeira district, visit São Francisco church, the palatial former 19th-century stock market Palácio de Bolsa or head to the Clerigos Tower for a panoramic view of the city.
Accommodation: Ibis Porto Centro São Bento
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
  • Orientation With CEO: Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
  • Free Time: Take the day to explore this picturesque coastal town.
  • Port Wine Cellar Visit: Finish off the day with a tour of the cellars of the region's famed export - Port wine. Learn about the art of Port making and the processes that render its rich taste. Indulge in a tasting and raise a glass to a day well spent. Saúde!
Optional Experiences
  • Sao Bento Railway Station: The blue painted tiles on the inside of São Bento railway station makes it one of the most beautiful train stations in the world. See for yourself.
  • Lello Bookstore: Take a wander around this incredible, and beautifully ornate bookstore built in 1906.
  • Ribeira Square: Take some time to walk around this charming square and get in with the local hustle and bustle.
  • Porto Ribeira Cruise: Board a boat down Portugal's Douro River, or "river of gold". Float along this ancient route used for centuries as a port wine shipper's route.
  • Palacio da Bolsa: Join a half-hour guided tour of this neoclassical monument.

Journey to Portugal's capital city, Lisbon, and take in your surroundings on an orientation walk.
Accommodation: Hotel Roma Lisbon
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
  • Train: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
  • Lisbon Orientation Walk: Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
  • Free Time: Get out and explore.
Optional Experiences
  • Praça da Figueira Market: Take a wander through this traditional open-air market, established in 1755.
  • Alfama District Visit: Explore Lisbon’s past in Alfama, one of the city’s oldest quarters. Wander along narrow medieval streets lined with typical tile-covered façades and take a step back in time; the area largely survived the great earthquake of 1755, and still retains much of its original layout. Listen for Portugal's traditional music, fado, gracing the streets at night.
  • Sao Jorge Castle: Climb up to this Moorish castle for a wander around the impressive grounds on a guided tour, and a great view over Lisbon and Tagus River.
  • Belém District Visit: Discover Belém, a western suburb that's linked to Portugal’s Golden Age of Discoveries – it was the site where famous navigators once set sail to discover the world. While there, take some time to tour nearby must-see attractions: the Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, the Tropical Botanical Garden, and the Berardo Museum of contemporary art. Please note: most attractions in Belém are closed on Mondays.

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. Opt to take a day trip into the foothills of the surrounding mountains to Sintra. Get lost in the city's winding streets lined with pastel coloured houses, palaces, majestic gardens and lush forests. It doesn't get more postcard-worthy than this.
Accommodation: Hotel Roma Lisbon
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experiences
  • Free Time: Opt to explore the town or take a day trip to nearby Sintra.
  • Fado Night with Traditional Portuguese Meal: Sit down to a traditional meal and lend your ears to the sound of a performance by Portuguese folk music artists.
Optional Experiences
  • Rossio Square: Stop in this lively square to get a taste of the local hustle and bustle.
  • Praça da Figueira Market: Take a wander through this traditional open-air market, established in 1755.
  • Visit to Sintra: Take a break from reality to visit the fairytale-like town of Sintra. Get lost exploring the colourful manors, medieval palaces, and lush gardens of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • National Coach Museum: Loacted in the lively Belém district, find dozens of ornately decorated horse-drawn carriages (fit for the kings and queens they used to carry) at the National Coach Museum. Housed in an old riding school, it's one of the most popular museums in Lisbon today.
  • Santa Justa Lift: Take a ride up 147ft from the lowest to highest points of Portugal. Sit back and enjoy the views.
  • Calouste Gulbenkian Museum: Visit one of Europe's most impressive private art collections at the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. With an eclectic mix of Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Islamic, Armenian, and Far Eastern art, it's beloved by art critics and locals for a reason.
  • Sao Jorge Castle: Climb up to this Moorish castle for a wander around the impressive grounds on a guided tour, and a great view over Lisbon and Tagus River.
  • Tuk Tuk Tour of Lisbon: While tuk-tuks aren't a traditional mode of transport in Portugal, they're the perfect vehicle to explore the hilly streets of Lisbon in. There are lots of operators to choose from, with tours that visit popular sites and back alleys alike. Most use electric tuk-tuks, an eco-friendly way of sightseeing. (100-250 EUR per person)
  • Alfama District Visit: Explore Lisbon’s past in Alfama, one of the city’s oldest quarters. Wander along narrow medieval streets lined with typical tile-covered façades and take a step back in time; the area largely survived the great earthquake of 1755, and still retains much of its original layout. Listen for Portugal's traditional music, fado, gracing the streets at night.
  • Belém Tower : Take a trip to the coastline to see this charming fort, built to protect Lisbon from raiders invading from the sea. Climb up the tower for great views of the ocean and surrounding city.
  • Lisbon Food Tour: Explore the undiscovered side of Lisbon most tourists don’t venture out to see. Still very central, this area of Lisbon is rich in culture and history and hosts some of the best restaurants Lisbon has to offer. Wander up and down the tile-filled streets with us in two local neighborhoods – Baixa, which translates to “downtown” followed by Mouraria, which is the old Muslim neighborhood. Our food tour takes you away from the tourist traps to the traditional and trending restaurants that are loved and frequented by the locals of Lisbon. Explore and really get to know the city through its amazing food and drinks. Not only will you try typical Portuguese food and drinks, but you’ll also learn about the international influences in Lisbon and discover some beautiful street art. Get away from the crowds and join us for an unforgettable day of eating, drinking, making new friends, and – above all – having fun!

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.
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Evora
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
  • Free Time: Take a wander around this historic town.
  • Chapel of Bones Visit: Visit the most famous sight in Évora, the Capela dos Ossos, or Chapel of Bones. Take care if squeamish – built in the 1500s by a Franciscan monk, the walls are covered with human skeletons as a reminder to fellow monks that life is fleeting.
Optional Experiences
  • Diana Roman Temple: Take a visit to the best preserved Roman structure on the Iberian Peninsula, assumed to have been constructed in 1 AD.
  • Évora Museum: The Évora Museum houses art and archaeological artefacts first collected by Portuguese friars in the early 20th century.
  • Évora Cathedral and Roman Temple: Visit the neighbouring Évora Cathedral and Roman temple to see two remarkable buildings built more than 1000 years apart.

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.
Accommodation: Cool Sevilla Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
  • Free Time: Take the morning to wander around this quaint town.
  • Orientation With CEO: Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Optional Experiences
  • Olhão Fish Market: Olhão is the busiest fishing point on the Algarve, and has a vibrant fish market to match. Take a wander!

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. Take the time to see all this great city has to offer. Opt to explore the interiors and gardens of the Alcázar, a magnificent palace dating from Moorish times, or the true heart of Seville, the Santa Cruz quarter— a charming area with winding alleys, picturesque lime-washed houses, flowery patios, and small squares. Seville is home to the world’s largest gothic cathedral — climb the adjoining tower for great views of the city. Other attractions include the Museo Arqueológico, the Casa de Pilates and the Parque de María Luisa, which has a maze of paths, garden beds, pretty little patios, fountains, and shaded lawns.
Accommodation: Cool Sevilla Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
  • Free Time: Spend time in Seville exploring Moorish monuments, parks, and gardens, getting a feel for Seville's energetic pulse. Opt to savour some tapas at the city's many bars and cafés.
  • Flamenco Show: Enjoy a flamenco performance in the city known for the energetic dance. Be swept away by the flamenco's passion, fire, and grit!
Optional Experiences
  • The Golden Tower (Torre del Oro): Dating to 1220, the Golden Tower is the last major building constructed by Seville's historic Muslim population.
  • Casa de Pilatos: Take a visit to marvel at one of the grandest mansions in Seville. The home is still inhabited by the Medinaceli family, but remains open to visitor tours during operating hours. (10-12 EUR per person)
  • Santa Cruz Quarter Visit: Visit the true heart of Seville, the Santa Cruz quarter. A charming area with winding alleys, picturesque lime-washed houses, flowery patios, and small squares, you can wander, shop, or just soak in the neighbourhood's quaint atmosphere while enjoying a refreshing drink (sangria, perhaps) at one of the local restaurants.
  • Ronda Day trip: Described by Ernest Hemingway as the most romantic town in Spain, Ronda is a quaint city 2 hours outside of Seville. Take a day trip to tour highlights such as a traditional Spanish bullfighting ring, incredible views of the El Tajo River gorge, and the wine museum. (100-150 EUR per person)
  • Santa Paula Convent: Take a visit to this beautiful historic convent. Established in 1475, this convent is still home to the Jerónimas nuns. Infrequent tours in Spanish are run here, but visitors are welcome to the modest museum displaying 16th-18th century ecclesiastical art and sculpture.
  • Alcázar Palace Visit: Explore the wonderful interiors and gardens of the Alcázar, a royal palace that was originally a Moorish fort. Arrive during the evening in the summer months (until mid-September) and enjoy a series of concerts in the beautiful setting of the Reales Alcázares.
  • La Giralda Visit: Climb the tower known as La Giralda, adjacent to the world's largest Gothic cathedral, for spectacular views and a walk among historic walls. The 76m (249 ft) Giralda was constructed by the Moors as a mosque between 1184 and 1197. In 1568, after the reconquest, Christians fit the minaret with its bell tower.

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.
Accommodation: Hotel Flandria Tanger
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
  • Ferry: Settle in and enjoy the scenery on a ferry ride across the Strait of Gibraltar and cross from Spain into Morocco.
  • CEO-led Orientation Walk in Tangier: Enjoy an orientation walk of Tangier's old town with your CEO. Become familiar with the area and experience the sights and sounds of this northern Moroccan coastal city.

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.
Accommodation: Puerta Azul Chefchaouen
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
  • Tetouan Guided Walk: Spend 2 hours on a walking city tour of Tétouan and explore serveral significant landmarks while learning about the local history. Stops include Moulay el Mehdi square, El Feddan Square, the Royal Palace, and the Kasbah of Sidi Al-Mandri. Pass through the souks of the old medina and conclude the walk with a visit to an old Spanish fortress on a hilltop overlooking city.
  • Chefchaouen CEO-led Orientation Walk: Join your CEO guided visit of the blue city. Begin at the hotel and then climb up the stairs to explore the incredible blue streets. Pass by the historic Kasbah dating back to the 15th century and get to know this unique Moroccan city. Finish the walk at Rass Elma and climb to the Spanish Mosque to watch sunset glow over the tops of the Rif Mountains.

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.
Accommodation: Hotel Mounia Fes
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experiences
  • Rif Mountain Hike & Goat Cheese Making: Start out today with a hike through the gorgeous scenery of the Rif Mountains. Walk through lush mountain scenery, passing small waterfalls and streams along the way. The group will also walk through villages and may be able to pick fresh figs from trees on their way (if in season). Then, visit the farm of a local family and experience a hands-on goat cheese making lesson from your friendly hosts. Distance: 7-8km Duration: 4hrs Terrain: Small, rocky footpath through the fields of fig and weed, with elevations around 500 to 600 meters.
  • Ouazzane guided tour: Spend a few hours visiting this unique green town and discover this hidden gem for Morocco's more curious traveller. Explore the historic medina and marvel at the intricate architecture of the Grand Mosque and Kasbah and browse the various souks. You'll also have time to find a local spot for lunch on your own.

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.
Accommodation: Hotel Mounia Fes
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
  • Fès Medina Guided Tour: Follow a local guide through the Fès medina, one of the world’s largest medinas with more than 9000 winding streets lying within 365 hectares. See buildings in the medina that date back to the 9th century; there are 350 mosques in the medina that are still in use today. Enter through one of the great gates into the chaos. Explore the artisans’ quarters as well as the many carpenters, bakers, butchers, and spice sellers. Visit the mausoleum and the Al Qarawiyin University. A highlight of the tour is the view of the famous Fès tannery from the balcony of a leather shop, where you can observe the men hard at work treating and dyeing the different hides. Take some time to shop for leather goods before returning to your hotel.
  • Free Time: Spend a few hours on your own in Fés and have lunch at a delicious nearby restaurant. Your CEO will share some of the best options for specialty foods of the city and other Moroccan classics.

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.
Accommodation: Kyriad Residence Casablanca Centre Ville
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
  • Volubilis Guided Tour: Listen to a certified local guide explain life in the Roman Empire at this UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the impressive, well-preserved Roman ruins. Peer into old bathhouses, marvel at the still-present mosaic floors, and gaze up at towering marble pillars. Hear stories about life in this Roman city that will leave you in awe of just how far their empire stretched.
  • Meknes Visit & Tour: Arrive to Meknes and set off on a tour of the city with a local guide. Visit historical landmarks like Bab Mansour, Bab El Khmiss, and the bustling souk area of Meknes with stalls selling spices, handcrafts, clothes, and food in a lively, fast-paced atmosphere. Make a stop by Dar Jamai, the National Museum of Music and learn about Morocco's musical heritage and traditions. Finish up at the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. Have lunch on your own at one of the local spots nearby.

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.
Accommodation: Kyriad Residence Casablanca Centre Ville
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included Experiences
  • Guided Tour Casablanca: Begin the day with a ride past Rick's Cafe to see the location of the 'Casablanca' movie as you go by. Then stop at the world's second largest mosque, Hassan II Mosque which houses stunning mosaics and a minaret overlooking the Atlantic. Explore the historic Old Town and discover the oldest bakery while becoming immersed in Moroccan culture. Other stops during this full day include the courthouse built during the French Colonial era, the Notre Dame Church and its Grotto, the seafood market, and Mohamed V square also known as the United Nations Square. Cap the day off at a rooftop overlooking Casablanca where you can choose to have a drink and get some food.

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.
Accommodation: Ecolodge Ouednoujoum
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
  • Free Time: Spend an hour or so of free time to grab lunch while in Marrakech before heading off to the next destination.

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. From Ourzazate we drive to Zagora along rural roads. In Mhamid (Oulad Edriss) we meet the local crew and start the desert journey to Erg Lihoudi. Any luggage will be brought to camp by jeeps. Dinner will be served fireside. The camp is in Erg Lihoudi. Our camps will be comfortable, but still somewhat basic. You’ll see some spectacular night skies.
Accommodation: Hotel Zagour - Camp
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experiences
  • Atlas Film Studios Tour: Discover the sets of blockbusters from years past at Atlas Film Studios, the largest film studio in the world. Get behind-the-scenes access to the sets and props used in the making of films like Raiders of the Lost Arc and Gladiator (2000), as well as TV show Game of Thrones. Wander past jetplanes, through a colosseum, and into a tomb as your guide reveals the scenes that they were used in and how they were built.
  • Desert Walk: Head out into the vast landscape of the Sahara, one of the world's largest deserts and walk along the sand dunes around you. Make sure to bring your camera for some fantastic photos of the desert's formidable landscape of sand.
  • Overnight at a Desert Camp: After travelling by foot into the desert enjoy some tea and watch the sunset near our desert camp for the night. Eat dinner around the fire and enjoy a quiet night beneath the starry skies.

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.
Accommodation: Chez Belhou: Mobile desert Camp
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Experiences
  • 4x4: Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
  • Berber Desert Journey: Today you have the choice to walk or ride a camel. Its about a two to three hour walk or ride ride until we reach our lunch stop. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sahara as you travel like people have for centuries.
  • Bertam Oasis Overnight: After travelling by foot, camel, and 4x4 we'll arrive at the Bertam Oasis. This temporary overnight camp is more basic, and has been set up just for the group. Catch another desert sunset, enjoy dinner and stories around a fire and spend another night in tents under the stars.

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.
Accommodation: Skoura Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Experiences
  • 4x4: Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
  • Free Time: Wander the town, visit the palm plantations, visit the markets, and imagine discovering this haven after days or months travelling through the desert.

After breakfast the group will travel directly to Marrakech and enjoy a free afternoon in the city.
Accommodation: Riad Chambres d'Amis Marrakesh
Included Experiences
  • Free Time: Enjoy time on your own in Marrakech. Your CEO can help you with suggestions for places to visit or activities to try.

Visit the important sites within the medina this morning. Make stops to Jardin Secret and Bahia Palace. End the morning adventure with a trip to the bakery to learn a brief introduction into Moroccan bread making, then have a taste. Collect your tanjia lunch on the way back to the Riad. Enjoy your own cooking as lunch on the terrace. The afternoon and evening are free for you to explore Marrakech on your own. Don't miss a chance to visit Jardins Majorelle with their vibrant blue garden houses and thriving plants.
Accommodation: Riad Chambres d'Amis Marrakesh
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included Experiences
  • Marrakech Medina Guided Tour: Enjoy a guided tour of the Medina in which you will make stop to Jardin Secret and Bahia Palace. End the tour with a stop at the bakery to grab some Moroccan bread to go with your tanjia lunch.
  • Free Time: Explore Marrakech on your own. Go back to the food stalls in the Medina, or visit the Djemaa El Fna Market in search of souvenirs.
Optional Experiences
  • Musée de Marrakech: Wander around the salons of the ornate Mnebhi Palace displaying various collections of Moroccan art forms.
  • Jardins Majorelle: Visit this enchanting garden in the heart of the city designed by French painter Jacques Majorelle (1886-1962). Follow the pathways through trees, exotic plants, streams, and pools while watching the numerous birds who call this peaceful paradise home. (Please note that the entrance fee to Musée Yves Saint Laurent is an additional 30 MAD.)
  • Djemaa El Fna Market Square Walk: Wander past fresh orange juice stalls and water sellers in colourful costumes reminiscent of an era past. See storytellers, magicians, and peddlers of traditional medicines as the day progresses. When the sun sets, the square fills with dozens of food stalls, and is packed with locals, entertaining chefs, and waiters.
  • Koubba Ba’adiyn: Visit one of the lasting relics preserved after the destructive Almohad rule - a 12th-century shrine displaying the sophistication of earlier Almoravid architecture and design.
  • El Badi Palace: Visit the ruins of what was once the most ornate palace of the 16th-century. Its sunken gardens and pools give a glimpse into its former glory.

Set out on a full day excursion to Ouzoud, a beautiful oasis waterfall near the Atlas Mountains. Walk up the stairs to the top of the falls and enjoy breathtaking views of the flowing water. After a delicious lunch right near the falls the group will travel back to Marrakech. Enjoy a local dinner in the heart of Jamee Lafna Square.
Accommodation: Riad Chambres d'Amis Marrakesh
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Experiences
  • Ouzoud Waterfalls Visit: Travel to North Africa's highest multi-tiered waterfalls. At a height of 360ft (110m), the Ouzoud Falls are named after "the act of grinding grain" in Amazigh culture.

Spend a free morning in Marrakech. Enjoy breakfast at a nearby cafe on your own. In the early afternoon the group will set off to Agadir. Upon arrival, visit Souk Lhad, the local market and have dinner on your own from one of the many food stalls.
Accommodation: Hotel Aferni Agadir
Included Experiences
  • Souk El Had Visit: Souk Lhad is the biggest souk (market) in Morocco’s city of Agadir. A popular place with locals and tourists alike. There are about 6,000 different stalls with vendors selling a wide assortment of Moroccan items from clothing and rugs to fresh fruits and vegetable. Wander the stalls, find some delicious treats to try, and soak in the beautiful atmosphere of a bustling market in Morocco.

Today we go local. Drive to Sidi Kaoukki and walk along Tamri beach to take in the views of the shoreline and rock formations before an exhilerating sandboarding experience on the nearby towering dunes. Finish the journey to Sidi Kaouki for lunch and take part in a cooking class with a local family. After lunch, have tea on the terrace and end the day with free time to simply go for a walk along the beautiful waterfront of this small fishing town or stroll down the beach and search for the perfect place to watch sunset.
Accommodation: Dar Afoulky Sidi Kouaki
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included Experiences
  • Tamri Beach Sandboarding: Tamri Beach is a coastal haven that captivates with its unique blend of beauty and adventure. Stroll along the pristine shoreline, where time has sculpted mesmerizing rock formations. Venture further to discover towering sand dunes that invite the thrill of sandboarding. The golden slopes offer an exhilarating experience, a perfect fusion of adrenaline and joy.
  • Local Lunch and Traditional Cooking Demonstration: Visit a local family for lunch, a regional cuisine cooking class, and a bread making experience with the hosts. After lunch, enjoy a tea on the terrace then end the day with the opportunity to walk along the beautiful beach of this small fishing town that is quickly becoming a favorite with surfers.

Travel to Oualidia today with a few stops en route. First up is Essaouira for a visit to this historic walled city. Spend time in the old city and oldest international port city in Morocco. Choose to grab some lunch or visit the beach and sample some of the fresh fish dishes prepared by the local food stalls along the water. Then continue further north to Safi, famous for having the largest pottery market in Morocco. See the old town and the Ceramic Market. You’ll arrive in Oualidia in the evening.
Accommodation: Hotel Aferni Agadir
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
  • Essaouira City Visit: Essaouira has a very spirited vibe. This walled city is the oldest international port city in Morocco. It's also home to a colourful harbour with a lively, bustling medina.
  • Safi Visit: Safi is a must stop to see the largest pottery market in Morocco, which features some of the best examples of Moroccan pottery. Browse through some the beautiful inventory here and enjoy the hum of constant activity around you. Afterwards pay a visit to the old town and the ceramics market.

Enjoy a full free day in Oualidia. Here the beach is beautiful and there’s a lagoon that allows for a more quiet area for swimming away from the surf. Later in the day choose to go to the OSTREA oyster farm for a farewell dinner overlooking the beach. In the evening if the weather is permits, the group will enjoy the sunset.
Accommodation: Hotel Aferni Agadir
Included Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences
  • Free Time: Spend the day in this sleepy little village. Overlooking a truly beautiful coastal lagoon, Oualidia serves as a wonderful place to enjoy the happy and tranquil living here in Morocco. There's a large variety of outdoor activities like swimming, birdwatching, and surfing. Kayak rentals and standup paddle board rentals are available.
Optional Experiences
  • OSTREA Oyster Farm Visit: Oualidia is known as Morocco's oyster capital along with their lagoon and shellfish farming. Visit the OSTREA Oyster Farm and try some of these uniquely flavoured oysters and learn all about the cultivation process.

After breakfast transfer back to Marrakech, about three hours from Ouilidia, arriving around 12pm. The tour ends on arrival to the airport or at the Marrakech hotel for those have booked post-tour nights. Please do not book departing flights any earlier than 4PM.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Trip Inclusions

  • Step inside the Chapel of Bones—a hauntingly beautiful site adorned with human skulls and bones.
  • Experience the soul of Spain and Portugal with captivating Fado and Flamenco performances.
  • Ride a 4x4 across the dunes to a hidden oasis for sunset before spending the night in a desert camp.
  • Visit a Berber village and learn the art of traditional bread making from locals.
  • Savour the flavours of Morocco with a delicious meal in Agadir’s bustling souk.

  • 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
  • Your Foodie Moment: Local Lunch and Traditional Cooking Demonstration, Sidi Kaouki
  • 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
  • Cooking class in Marrakech
  • Food tasting in the medina
  • Tea on terrace overlooking Jemaa El Fnaa
  • Visit to Jardin Secret and Bahia Palace
  • Local bakery stop for some moroccan bread
  • Tanjia pots lunch
  • Visit to Ouzoud, an oasis waterfall
  • Free time in Marrakech
  • Dinner in Jamaa Fnaa Square food stall
  • Visit to the Souk Lhad market in Agadir
  • Tamri Beach Sandboarding
  • Bread making and lunch with a local family
  • Visit to Essaouira
  • A stop at Safi old town and pottery market
  • Free time in Oualidia
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Train, private vehicle, ferry, walking
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

  • Hotels (25 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.

  • 23 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included.

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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
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.

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