Moroccan Capitals, Seville and Lisbon
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DURATION
12 days
PLACES
Ait Ben Haddou | Boumalne Dadès | Casablanca | Erfoud | Évora | Fes (Fez) | Lisbon | Marrakech | Monsaraz | Ouarzazate | Seville | Tangier | Tinerhir
from $ 1107.00
Moroccan Capitals, Seville and Lisbon
Ait Benhadou, Boumalne Dades, Erfoud, Ouarzazate, Todra, Fez, Casablanca, Tangiers, Marrakesh, Monsaraz, Evora, Seville, LisbonDay 1
Casablanca
Day 2
Casablanca -Marraquech
Day 3
Marrakech
Day 7
Fez - Tangier
Day 8
Tangier - Seville
Day 9
Seville
Day 11
Lisbon
Day 1 - Casablanca
Day 1 - Casablanca
Welcome to Morocco! Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Our guide will contact you at the end of the day. Dinner included.
Day 2 - Casablanca -Marraquech
Day 2 - Casablanca -Marraquech
This morning we include a visit with a local guide to get to know the largest city and economic center of Morocco. We will walk through its great avenues; we will walk through the beautiful square of Mohamed V with its fountain Moorish buildings and palm trees and through the park of the Arab league. We also visit little Medina. We include the entrance and visit to the huge mosque of Hassan II (the only mosque in Morocco where non-Muslims are allowed to enter), located next to the sea, with its 210-meter-high minaret with laser lights on top pointing to Mecca. After that a free time for lunch in the pleasant maritime area of "la corniche".
Then, we will head to MARRAKECH. After arriving at the hotel, you will be able to experience a traditional kalesa ride up to the famous Djema square. Dinner included.
Then, we will head to MARRAKECH. After arriving at the hotel, you will be able to experience a traditional kalesa ride up to the famous Djema square. Dinner included.
Day 3 - Marrakech
Day 3 - Marrakech
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Guided city tour. Admission fees and lunch included.
We will start the day with a guided tour of the city which gave the country its name. We will get to know the great walls of the city, the bustling Jemaa square, walk through the colorful Medina and see the Kutubia tower. We will visit to the Bahia Palace (ticket included). Lunch included. We sill have some free time to relax at the pool or discover a famous Marrakech Souk (local market). In the evening, you can experience a Fantasia dinner and cultural show (optional).
We will start the day with a guided tour of the city which gave the country its name. We will get to know the great walls of the city, the bustling Jemaa square, walk through the colorful Medina and see the Kutubia tower. We will visit to the Bahia Palace (ticket included). Lunch included. We sill have some free time to relax at the pool or discover a famous Marrakech Souk (local market). In the evening, you can experience a Fantasia dinner and cultural show (optional).
Day 4 - Marrakech - Ait Benhadou - Ourzazate - Boulmane Dades
Day 4 - Marrakech - Ait Benhadou - Ourzazate - Boulmane Dades
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Scenic landscapes. Visit a village built with adobe. Buffet dinner included.
We will journey across the Atlas Mountains as their, usually snow-capped, high peaks will greet us as we say goodbye to Marrakech. Small Berber villages perch on the side of chasms. We will interrupt our journey to stop at the fortified village of AIT BENHADDOU, a place where several films have been filmed. At this point in our trip, our route will be going through the so-called biblical landscapes. We will spend some time in OUARZAZATE city with its impressive Kasbah. We will continue toward the valley of Roses. BOULMANE DADES. Dinner and accommodation.
NOTE: On very rare occasions (during winter), the roads may be closed due to snowdrifts. If necessary, this section of the itinerary will be rescheduled according to our alternative itinerary. (Whether we can visit the Sahara or not will depends on road access).
We will journey across the Atlas Mountains as their, usually snow-capped, high peaks will greet us as we say goodbye to Marrakech. Small Berber villages perch on the side of chasms. We will interrupt our journey to stop at the fortified village of AIT BENHADDOU, a place where several films have been filmed. At this point in our trip, our route will be going through the so-called biblical landscapes. We will spend some time in OUARZAZATE city with its impressive Kasbah. We will continue toward the valley of Roses. BOULMANE DADES. Dinner and accommodation.
NOTE: On very rare occasions (during winter), the roads may be closed due to snowdrifts. If necessary, this section of the itinerary will be rescheduled according to our alternative itinerary. (Whether we can visit the Sahara or not will depends on road access).
Day 5 - Boulmane Dades - Todgha - Khorbat - Erfoud
Day 5 - Boulmane Dades - Todgha - Khorbat - Erfoud
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Beautiful scenery. Canyon in the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. Visit a village built with adobe. Buffet lunch included. Feel the adrenaline on an off-road excursion of the desert sand dunes.
A journey full of excitement in the Sahara Desert: the Valley of the Kasbahs; river valleys containing thousands of palm trees; Stone plains followed by oasis and adobe villages, powerful fortresses defending the thoroughfares. We will visit the stunningly magnificent TODGHA GORGE. On the way there, we shall stop at a small town built with adobe next to KHORBAT, visitors will be able to learn about this desert community, which is supported by the Europamundo Foundation. (Note: due to weather conditions, such as river flooding, access might not possible at times).
We will continue toward ERFOUD. Lunch included. Anyone who wishes to, can go on a field trip to visit the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert (and experience dusk among the dunes).
A journey full of excitement in the Sahara Desert: the Valley of the Kasbahs; river valleys containing thousands of palm trees; Stone plains followed by oasis and adobe villages, powerful fortresses defending the thoroughfares. We will visit the stunningly magnificent TODGHA GORGE. On the way there, we shall stop at a small town built with adobe next to KHORBAT, visitors will be able to learn about this desert community, which is supported by the Europamundo Foundation. (Note: due to weather conditions, such as river flooding, access might not possible at times).
We will continue toward ERFOUD. Lunch included. Anyone who wishes to, can go on a field trip to visit the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert (and experience dusk among the dunes).
Day 6 - Erfoud - Midelt -Azrou -Bhalil - Fez
Day 6 - Erfoud - Midelt -Azrou -Bhalil - Fez
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Breathtaking landscapes. Discover the medieval city of Fes. Dinner included.
We will leave Erfoud early, crossing the Atlas between powerful gorges and stunning landscapes. We then cross a high and cold plateau area inhabited by nomadic shepherds. Stop at MIDELT, in the center of this region. After lunch we continue our route towards the Middle Atlas, the landscape changes completely, we are in a region with forests and where it snows frequently in winter. Near AZROU, in the National Park we visit "the house of the cedars", a small museum that illustrates about the region, we will be amused by the colonies of monkeys that inhabit this area. We continue to BHALIL, small and quiet town inhabited by Berbers of the middle Atlas with a very picturesque old city center with colorful streets, traditionally the population lived in caves, today these caves have been integrated into the houses. Continue to FEZ, before going to the hotel we will admire the view of the city from the Saadian tombs. Dinner included.
We will leave Erfoud early, crossing the Atlas between powerful gorges and stunning landscapes. We then cross a high and cold plateau area inhabited by nomadic shepherds. Stop at MIDELT, in the center of this region. After lunch we continue our route towards the Middle Atlas, the landscape changes completely, we are in a region with forests and where it snows frequently in winter. Near AZROU, in the National Park we visit "the house of the cedars", a small museum that illustrates about the region, we will be amused by the colonies of monkeys that inhabit this area. We continue to BHALIL, small and quiet town inhabited by Berbers of the middle Atlas with a very picturesque old city center with colorful streets, traditionally the population lived in caves, today these caves have been integrated into the houses. Continue to FEZ, before going to the hotel we will admire the view of the city from the Saadian tombs. Dinner included.
Day 7 - Fez - Tangier
Day 7 - Fez - Tangier
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Guided City Tour of Fez. Admission included. Lunch and dinner included.
We will discover Fez with an informative scenic tour. We will conclude the visit with an included lunch at an ancient palace of the Medina district. At the beginning of the afternoon, we will travel towards the north of Morocco a modern highway arriving in TANGIER in evening. Dinner and hotel accommodation included.
We will discover Fez with an informative scenic tour. We will conclude the visit with an included lunch at an ancient palace of the Medina district. At the beginning of the afternoon, we will travel towards the north of Morocco a modern highway arriving in TANGIER in evening. Dinner and hotel accommodation included.
Day 8 - Tangier - Seville
Day 8 - Tangier - Seville
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Travel via ferry from Africa to Europe.
We will have some free time in Tangier, a good chance for some last-minute shopping, perhaps? We will return to Spain by ferry. The coach will not travel on board the ferry, therefore, each passenger will be required to carry their own piece of luggage with them. We will arrive in Algeciras or Tarifa and continue on to SEVILLE. Evening arrival.
We will have some free time in Tangier, a good chance for some last-minute shopping, perhaps? We will return to Spain by ferry. The coach will not travel on board the ferry, therefore, each passenger will be required to carry their own piece of luggage with them. We will arrive in Algeciras or Tarifa and continue on to SEVILLE. Evening arrival.
Day 9 - Seville
Day 9 - Seville
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Guided visit with local expert in Seville. Boat trip along the river Guadalquivir. Night transfer to the historic center.
After breakfast, a local expert will guide you on a scenic visit of Seville featuring the Cathedral and its famous Giralda (bell tower), the banks of the Guadalquivir River, popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana and the beautiful Plaza de España. After the visit, we will include a boat trip along the river Guadalquivir, enjoying the panoramic views from the boat. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore at your own leisure. At the end of the afternoon, we will go to the historic city center area (Calle Alfonso XII) where there are many different types of restaurants for you to choose from.
After breakfast, a local expert will guide you on a scenic visit of Seville featuring the Cathedral and its famous Giralda (bell tower), the banks of the Guadalquivir River, popular neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and Triana and the beautiful Plaza de España. After the visit, we will include a boat trip along the river Guadalquivir, enjoying the panoramic views from the boat. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore at your own leisure. At the end of the afternoon, we will go to the historic city center area (Calle Alfonso XII) where there are many different types of restaurants for you to choose from.
Day 10 - Seville - Jerez de los Caballeros -Monsaraz - Evora - Lisbon
Day 10 - Seville - Jerez de los Caballeros -Monsaraz - Evora - Lisbon
HIGHLIGHTS: a beautiful scenery where we will visit walled villages. Evora Chapel of bones.
We will leave Seville and set out on a stage of scenic beauty. Through hills and olive tree groves we will enter Extremadura. We will stop in JEREZ DE LOS CABALLEROS, this town once belonged to the Knights Templar and is where Vasco Nuñez de Balboa was born. We will then enter Portugal. MONSARAZ, is one of the most picturesque villages in Portugal with old fortified walls, a castle, great views and white-painted streets brimming with flowerpots. We will then travel to the city of EVORA, declared a World Heritage Site thanks to its white-painted streets, Renaissance palaces and cathedral. Time for lunch. We will also visit the impressive Chapel of Bones (admission included), which was built using the bones from over 5000 skeletons! We will arrive in LISBON toward the end of the day.
We will leave Seville and set out on a stage of scenic beauty. Through hills and olive tree groves we will enter Extremadura. We will stop in JEREZ DE LOS CABALLEROS, this town once belonged to the Knights Templar and is where Vasco Nuñez de Balboa was born. We will then enter Portugal. MONSARAZ, is one of the most picturesque villages in Portugal with old fortified walls, a castle, great views and white-painted streets brimming with flowerpots. We will then travel to the city of EVORA, declared a World Heritage Site thanks to its white-painted streets, Renaissance palaces and cathedral. Time for lunch. We will also visit the impressive Chapel of Bones (admission included), which was built using the bones from over 5000 skeletons! We will arrive in LISBON toward the end of the day.
Day 11 - Lisbon
Day 11 - Lisbon
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: City Tour of Lisbon. Evening transfer.
In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour with a local guide. We will visit the traditional neighborhoods including the Belem district, which is the birthplace of the great Portuguese navigators who sailed the oceans in the Fifteenth Century. We will have a look around the Monument of the Discoveries, Belem Tower, and the beautiful Jeronimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the free afternoon when you are free to explore the city at your own leisure. In the late afternoon, we will have a transfer to the Restauradores Square, a public square with plenty of restaurants and cafes. We suggest you ride the Elevador Da Gloria funicular that takes you to the viewpoint of San Pedro with beautiful views over Lisbon and the Bairro Alto. Return to the hotel.
In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour with a local guide. We will visit the traditional neighborhoods including the Belem district, which is the birthplace of the great Portuguese navigators who sailed the oceans in the Fifteenth Century. We will have a look around the Monument of the Discoveries, Belem Tower, and the beautiful Jeronimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the free afternoon when you are free to explore the city at your own leisure. In the late afternoon, we will have a transfer to the Restauradores Square, a public square with plenty of restaurants and cafes. We suggest you ride the Elevador Da Gloria funicular that takes you to the viewpoint of San Pedro with beautiful views over Lisbon and the Bairro Alto. Return to the hotel.
Day 12 -
After breakfast, end of our services.
Tour Includes
General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
Includes arrival transfer
City tour in: Casablanca, MARRAKESH, FEZ, SEVILLE, LISBON
Boat: Guadalquivir river in Seville
Evening transfer: Djema Square with horse carriage in Marrakech, Historic center of Seville , Restauradores Square in Lisbon
Ticket admission: mosque of Hassan II in Casablanca, Bahia Palace in Marrakech , House of the Cedars in Azrou , Chapel of Bones in Evora
Ferry: Strait of Gibraltar Tangier - Algeciras
3 Lunch included in: MARRAKESH, ERFOUD, FEZ
5 dinner included in: Casablanca, MARRAKESH, Boumalne Dades, FEZ, TANGIERS
Planned Hotels
Xaluca Boulmane Dades
Avda. Zone Touristique B.P, 138
Boumalne Dades, . - Morocco
Oum Palace
Mohamed، 12 - 14 Rue M Kamal, Casablanca 20000, Marruecos
Casablanca, 20000 - Morocco
Xaluca
ROUTE ARFOUD A ERRACHIDIA km 5, ERRACHIDIA B.P. 205
Erfoud, 52200 - Morocco
Kasbah Htl Chergui
Ctra Arfoud A Errachidia Km 5.5 Arfoud
Erfoud, BP342 - Morocco
Zalagh Parc Palace
Lotissement Qued Fes, Route Principale Fes Meknes, S/n Cp 30000 Fez
Fez, 30000 - Morocco
Vip Arts
Avenida Dom Joao 2
Lisboa, 1998-028 - Portugal
Roma Lisboa
Avenida de Roma 33, 1749-074 Lisboa, Portugal
Lisboa, 1749-074 - Portugal
Vip Executive Zurique
R. Ivone Silva 18
Lisboa, 1050-124 - Portugal
Holiday Inn Express Lisboa Aeropuerto
R. Guiné 18b no. 18
Lisboa, 2685-334 - Portugal
Vip Executive Entrecampos Hotel Conference
Av 5 De Octubro 295
Lisboa, 1600-035 - Portugal
Holiday Inn Express Plaza Saldanha
Avenida Joao Crisosomo, 40-42 , Lisbon, 1050-162
Lisboa, 1050-162 - Portugal
Adam Park
Zone Touristique de l´Agdal, Agdal, 40000 Marrakech
Marrakech, 40000 - Morocco
Exe Sevilla Macarena
San Juan de Ribera, 2, CP: 41009 SEVILLA
Sevilla, 41009 - Spain
Yit Via Sevilla Mairena
Av. de los Descubrimientos, S/N, 41927 Mairena del Aljarafe, Sevilla
Sevilla, 41927 - Spain
Ilunion Alcora Sevilla
Carretera San Juan a Tomares, km 1, San Juan de Aznalfarache
Sevilla, 41920 - Spain
Ac Sevilla Forum
Calle Luis Fuentes Bejarano, 45
Sevilla, 41020 - Spain
Hilton Garden Inn Sevilla
Calle Ingeniera no11 Parque empresarial Torneo CP 41015 Sevilla
Sevilla, 41015 - Spain
Silken Al-andalus Palace Sevilla
Avenida de la Palmera s/n, esquina Paran CP 41012 Sevilla
Sevilla, 41012 - Spain
Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City Center
Tanger City Center, Place du Maghreb Arabe
Tanger, 90 000 - Morocco