12-Day Andalucia & Morocco from Madrid (C-4122)

About this experience

Embark on an extraordinary 12-day adventure through Spain and Morocco, discovering a captivating blend of history, culture, and landscapes. Begin in Madrid, traveling south through the historic city of Mérida, home to impressive Roman ruins, before continuing to Sevilla with its magnificent Cathedral, Giralda tower, and lively Santa Cruz quarter. Journey along the Route of the White Villages to Ronda and the sunny shores of the Costa del Sol before crossing the Strait of Gibraltar to the vibrant city of Tangier. In Morocco, explore ancient Roman ruins in Volubilis and the imperial cities of Meknès and Fes, delving into the UNESCO-listed medina with its maze of alleys, mosques, and artisan workshops. Visit Casablanca to admire the modern Hassan II Mosque before heading to the exotic atmosphere of Marrakesh, alive with colors, scents, and sounds around the iconic Djemaa El Fna square and bustling souks. Continue to Rabat, the nation’s elegant capital, where history and modernity coexist in harmony, highlighted by the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V. Return to Spain via Tangier and the Costa del Sol, then travel inland to the enchanting city of Granada. There, visit the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens, architectural masterpieces of Moorish heritage. Conclude your journey in Toledo, Spain’s imperial city, where you’ll stroll through medieval streets that tell centuries of history and art before returning to Madrid. This itinerary offers an unforgettable experience of two fascinating countries—sharing deep cultural ties and timeless beauty—through an itinerary that seamlessly connects Europe and Africa, tradition and modernity.

Experience type

Multi day tour

Duration

12 days

Booking in advance

Book at least 1 weeks in advance. Before the tour starts.

Live tour guide

Spanish, English

Categories

Bus or minivan tour · Arts and culture · Bus tour · Multiday

What's included

• Accommodation and daily buffet breakfast. • 3 lunches, 8 dinners. • Transportation by air conditioned coach • Multi-lingual tour escort. • Sightseeing tour with local guide in Sevilla, Fes, Marrakesh, Rabat, Granada and Toledo. • • Ticket for the Alhambra in Granada*. • Travel Insurance. • Fast-Ferry tickets Selected Hotels or similar Sevilla: Eurostars Al-Ándalus Palace F Costa del Sol: Sol Príncipe (Torremolinos) F Sol Torremolinos - Don Pablo F Sol Torremolinos - Don Pedro F Tangier: Hilton City Center F Fes: Heritage Fes Boutique / Zalagh Parc Palace F Marrakesh: Adam Park / Palm Plaza F Rabat: Le Diwan MGallery / Barcelo Farah F Granada: Saray F Los Ángeles F

Please note

• Only one piece of luggage allowed per person. • In Morocco, passengers are required to clear customs with their own luggage. • Passport details are required 72 hours in advance to departure. • The portion of Morocco can be modified without substantial variation of services. • A minimum of 12 passengers is required to operate the tour. In exceptional circumstances, if the number of registered passengers should fall below the required minimum and in order to maintain our commitment to guaranteed departures, the tour may proceed without a guide, accompanied instead by an expert driver/guide. • Not wheelchair accessible • Animals or Pets NOT allowed • Due to coach capacity limitations, each passenger is allowed one suitcase (maximum 20 kg) and one carry-on bag

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   (Thursday) MADRID - MERIDA - SEVILLA (540 km)

   Departure from our terminal at 7:30 a.m. towards Extremadura to arrive in Mérida, with free time to explore its extraordinary archaeological complex, featuring the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre, both declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Lunch at leisure. We then continue along the “Autovía de la Plata” (Silver Route) towards Andalucia, arriving in Sevilla. Dinner and accommodations.

2. 2
   Day 2

   (Friday) SEVILLA

   Breakfast. Morning city sightseeing tour, including María Luisa Park, Plaza de España, the exterior of the city’s stunning Cathedral and its bell tower, called Giralda and the typical neighborhood of Santa Cruz with its streets, squares and narrow alleys. If you wish, you can optionally navigate the Guadalquivir river, during which you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Gold Tower and Expo 92, or visit to the Maestranza bullring. Lunch at your own. In the evening, also as an optional activity, you can attend a flamenco show. Accommodations.

3. 3
   Day 3

   Saturday) SEVILLA - RONDA - COSTA DEL SOL (190 km)

   Breakfast. Then departure to the Route of the White Villages and Ronda. Free time. Continuation to Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodations.

4. 4
   Day 4

   (Sunday) COSTA DEL SOL-TANGIER (Ferry) (230 km)

   Breakfast. Departure from the Costa del Sol to embark for Tangier crossing the Strait of Gibraltar. Arrival in Morocco and guided panoramic tour to know the surroundings of Tangier, Grottos de Hercules (ticket not included) and Cape Spartel. Free time. Possibility of an extra excursion to Tetuan. Dinner and accommodations.

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   Day 5

   (Monday) TANGIER - VOLUBILIS - MEKNÉS - FES (350 km)

   Breakfast and departure, through the Middle Atlas, towards Fes. First stop in Volubilis to visit its Roman ruins, the main road Decumanus Máximo, which begins at the gate of Tangier and ends at the Arc de Triomphe of Caracalla of 217 AD. It is paved and surrounded by spacious and decorated houses. Continuation to Meknés, one of the Imperial cities that became the capital of Morocco under the reign of Moulay Ismail. We will visit its medina, its El-Hedim square and its famous Bab Al Mansour gate, probably the most beautiful in Morocco. In the afternoon arrival in Fes. Dinner and accommodations.

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   Day 6

   (Tuesday) FES

   Breakfast and visit of the first of the imperial cities, the intellectual and religious capital of Morocco. We will start with a panoramic tour from the hotel to visit the royal palace and its 7 gates or Dar Al-Makhzen on the way to the fascinating world of the medina of Fes El Bali, the oldest and most extensive in Morocco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 785 mosques and more than 2,000 squares, streets and alleys that represent a labyrinthine return in time. From Bab Boujloud to Es-Seffarine square we will make a journey through the centuries starting in the 9th to the 19th century, along the walk we will know how these alleys are structured, the different constructions that make up the walls of the medina, in addition from its artisan guilds and neighborhoods such as leather tanners or seamstresses to see their old ways of working. We will know a Medersa and we will finish to the sound of the hammer of the potters working the copper as they did hundreds of years ago. Lunch in a typical restaurant and free afternoon. Accommodations.

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   Day 7

   (Wednesday) FES - CASABLANCA - MARRAKESH (545 km)

   Breakfast and departure to Casablanca, the economic capital of the country, to have a free lunch along its famous Corniche and enjoy some time to visit the Great Hassan II Mosque (outside), which was built by more than 3,000 artisans. Arrival in Marrakesh in the afternoon. Dinner and accommodations.

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   Day 8

   (Thursday) MARRAKESH

   After breakfast visit of Marrakesh, another of the important imperial cities. The visit starts from the Koutouia Mosque, formerly used as a bookstore, it is the symbol of the city. We will continue to the sumptuous Bahia Palace, built in the 19th century by hundreds of artisans from Fes. Continuation from the Jewish quarter or Mellah through the kissaría square to the Djmaa El Fna square, a living museum and intangible cultural heritage of Humanity, where storytellers, snake charmers, jugglers, dancers and more, constitute an authentic court of miracles. We continue through the souk and its alleys full of businesses, workshops and terraces to meet the guilds of carpenters, sharpeners and a Berber pharmacy of remedies and natural products mostly from argan and derivatives. Back in the square, free time before lunch in a typical restaurant. In the afternoon we recommend doing extra activities to complete the experience in this unique city. Accommodations.

9. 9
   Day 9

   (Friday) MARRAKESH - RABAT (320 km)

   After breakfast we will leave for the administrative capital of the country, Rabat, another of the imperial cities and official residence of the royal family. Upon arrival we will visit its key points such as the Tour Hassan, an unfinished mosque that rises dominating the esplanade with more than 200 columns and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, built in memory of the sultan who achieved the independence of the country and in which the royal guard, in colorful gala dress, they guard the entrance to the monument on horseback. At the end of the visit, we will take a walk through the Kasbah of Oudayas and its promenade on the banks of the Buregreg river. In the evening, a night tour of the city and dinner at a restaurant. Accommodations.

10. 10
    Day 10

    (Saturday) RABAT - TANGIER - COSTA DEL SOL (ferry) (480 km)

    After breakfast departure to Tangier to embark back to Spain. Upon arrival, assistance from our staff and transfers to the Costa del Sol. Dinner and accommodations.

11. 11
    Day 11

    (Sunday) COSTA SOL - GRANADA* (180 km)

    Breakfast. Departure to Granada. Visit to the spectacular group of monuments of the Alhambra and Generalife, former residence of the Moorish kings, with its magnificent fountains, gardens and arches. Dinner and accom- modations. Optional visit to the caves of Sacromonte and attend a typical show of gipsy flamenco. * If in any case, The Patronato of the Alhambra and Generalife were not granted tickets for certain dates for the participants of the Visit, a tour of the city of Granada will be provided instead: Visit to the Palace of Carlos V, the Archaeological Museum, Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, Royal Chapel and a walk through the city Alcaiceria (silk market) and the Cathedral Square.

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    Day 12

    (Monday) GRANADA - TOLEDO - MADRID (446 km)

    Breakfast and departure towards the Imperial City of Toledo, full of history and monuments. Lunch and panoramic view from Mirador del Valle and walk through it´s old town. Continuation back to Madrid. Arrival and end of our services.

Meeting point

VPT Tours & Activities Calle de Ferraz 3, 28008, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ES

Pick up

Pickup is not provided.

Cancellation policy · Twin room

VPT 2025 -27

• Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 24–48 hours before departure: 40% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 48–216 hours before departure: 35% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 216–336 hours before departure: 25% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 336–600 hours before departure: 15% cancellation fee.

Cancellation policy · Single Room

VPT 2025 -27

• Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 24–48 hours before departure: 40% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 48–216 hours before departure: 35% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 216–336 hours before departure: 25% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 336–600 hours before departure: 15% cancellation fee.

Good to know

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