Spain & North Morocco Tour

Artistic, vibrant and filled with culinary hotspots, in Madrid your spare time between seeing the Gran Via, Plaza de España, the Royal Palace & Puerta del Sol (the city’s main square) will not go to waste as you explore the heart of the city with your local guide. You will discover the Islamic roots of the city, Mayrit in the 9th century in a tour through the historic center.

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Tour of Albaicin includes:
Walking tour to discover this old muslim quarter in the maze of its little streets and popular squares. Enjoy the astounding views over Alhambra and Sierra Nevada mountains from the Masjid gardens in San Nicolas square. Visit the palace Dar al-Horra in the oldest part of Albayzin, the official residence of Aixa mother of the last emir of Granada Boabdil.
Hammam al-Yawza “El Bañuelo”. Best preserved public Arab baths in the Iberian Peninsula.
Houses of the Andalusian nobility.
The most beautiful lookouts and the house-caves of the Sacromonte quarter.

Capital of Al-Andalus since 8th-century for about 500 years was once the biggest and most important city of the West. Qurtuba became a center of knowledge with countless libraries, schools and universities. Today is a small city of Andalucia where the islamic heritage has been well preserved. We will walk the old medina of Qurtuba to discover the Al-Andalus legacy: the andalusian white houses with its courtyards full of flowers; the old masjid aljama Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba; the city walls and bridge over the Guadalquivir river (same of Seville) and the Andalusian Alcazar and the Caliph hammam. We will visit craftsmen workshops to discover Al-Andalus legacy in art, the old jewish quarter to end at the popular Victoria food Market.

great Mosque of Cordoba, today a cathedral. We will go to Victoria Food Market because of its beautiful location in a park and the  many dining options.

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Discover the splendor of the Umayyad dynasty rulers of Al Andalus visiting the archaeological site of Madinat al-Zahra the ruins of the palatial city of Abd-ar-Rahman III dated in the 10th century.

Today we are heading to Seville, capital of Andalucia region. Stroll the city’s river and explore the remarkable monumental area of Seville with the third world largest cathedral and the Giralda Tower -the old Masjid minaret-, a world heritage site towards the Alcazar and the Archivo the Indias. We will visit the Royal Alcazar palace, it is magnificent. Without missing a walk to the flamboyant Plaza de España. 

This morning take a stroll on the pristine beach of Tarifa before leaving Europe behind and heading to Africa. The ferry across the Straits of Gibraltar to the port of Tangier takes approximately 1 hour. After leaving the ferry, you’ll be picked up by our Moroccan crew, and journey 3 hours to Chefchaouen, a mountain town peppered with blue-washed buildings located in the center of an agricultural region.

Enjoy the tour of the old city, known locally as Fes el Bali. Step back in time into the labyrinth of the Medina, which is alive with craftsmen, markets, tanneries and mosques. Pass donkeys piled high with goods and explore the specialty sections that divide the souks. Medieval Fes was one of the world’s great centers of education and culture: both Islamic and Jewish. Its religious institutions and its libraries are legendary. Its mosques are of great renown. Look out for the Medersa Bou Inania, one of the city’s most beautiful buildings, which has recently been restored and is now open to tourists. Pass the Belghazi Museum, Medresse el Attarine and the splendid Funduk Nejjarine, a beautifully restored 18th century inn. You’ll also see the famous tannery, known for the iconic view overlooking its dye pits, and a ceramics factory where you can see potters working in the traditional way.

A visit to the main square in Marrakech, Djemaa El Fna is a memorable experience. The square is filled with a hive of activity. Henna-painters, performers and storytellers share the square with a street food bazaar, packed with stalls loaded with Moroccan delicacies. From a distance, you will see the Koutoubia Mosque and its minaret – famous throughout the world as one of the greatest minarets.

Explore the ruins of Palais Badi, once one of the most beautiful palaces in the world. Comb the spectacular bazaar, where every step to a new souq brings a new smell, a new sight or a new gift to buy. Be enticed by the alluring scents and brilliant colors of the spice markets, the sounds of the musicians, the rich folds of carpets, delectable foods, acrobats and perfumed gardens.