Experience Overview
Quite a few civilizations have left their imprint on Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, but perhaps none so permeating as the Moors. Get your feet wet in Moorish culture in the Iberian peninsula, home of Spain and Portugal. Surround yourself in the beautiful architecture of the region with an overnight in Évora before exploring Spain’s fiery Andalucian capital of Seville. Cool it all down in Morocco, within the city of Chefchaouen’s striking blue walls. Don’t miss out on a tour that’s as drenched with flavours, colours, and history as the three countries that comprise it.
Highlights
- Savour the tapas culture of Spain
- Explore the seven hills of Lisbon
- Wander the beautiful streets of Seville
- Experience the flavours of Morocco
- Get lost in ancient medinas
- Lay eyes on captivating landscapes
- Take part in the guided Rif Mountain hike ending with goat cheese making led by a local family
- Sit down for a dinner of regional specialities at a local restaurant in Fés
Trip Details
Product Code: 2406
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Train, private vehicle, ferry, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Budget
Supplier Code: ESMK
Starts: Madrid, Spain
Finishes: Marrakech, Morocco
Duration: 15 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating: Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Hands-On Moment: Port Wine Cellar Visit, Porto Your Foodie Moment: Fado Night with Traditional Portuguese Meal, Lisbon 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
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (14 nts).
- 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Transport
- Train, private vehicle, ferry, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 4079 (CAD 272 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Madrid
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.
Day 2: Madrid/Porto
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.
Day 3: Porto
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.
Day 4: Porto/Lisbon
Journey to Portugal's capital city, Lisbon, and take in your surroundings on an orientation walk.
Day 5: Lisbon
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.
Day 6: Lisbon/Évora
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.
Day 7: Évora/Seville
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.
Day 8: Seville
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.
Day 9: Seville/Tangier
Travel from Seville to the port in Tarifa 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.
Day 10: Tangier/Chefchaouen
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.
Day 11: Chefchaouen/Fès
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.
Day 12: Fès
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.
Day 13: Fès/Casablanca
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.
Day 14: Casablanca
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.
Day 15: Casablanca/Marrakech
After breakfast transfer to Marrakech where the tour ends on arrival.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Michael M. - Traveled, December 2023
Excellent CEO for Spain & Portugal and a good CEO for Morocco, plenty of good information and plenty of free time to explore.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023
Annette H. - Traveled, December 2023
Great guide in Spainand Portugal. Reliable, safe transport including drivers. Sightseeing mostly well chosen.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2023
Kathryn K. - Traveled, November 2023
Got to see all that we wanted however at times was a little rushed
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Michael I. - Traveled, November 2023
So much of the trips success depends on the dynamics of the group. That is beyond your control.. You have a good product but the group dynamic is a crap shoot hence the 8
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Katherine C. - Traveled, November 2023
We felt like we were safe and well supported throughout our experience. In Spain and Portugal we were given more freedom which was fantastic in that we could go off and do our own thing as it was safe, where's in Morocco we had multiple tours/guides included which was better to navigate the hustle and bustle of the moroccan cities. There was a perfect mix of freedom and support throughout the tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
James M. - Traveled, November 2023
All the countries were beautiful and it was an amazing experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Tracey M. - Traveled, November 2023
All Hotel accommodations were very poor quality even though I understood it was a 'classic' tour. The Hotel in Chefchaueon should be completely removed from the tour. It was dirty, had inadequate or missing lighting, we couldn't drink the water, only two small towels provided for 2 overnight stays for 2 people, no hot water in shower, The hotel in Marakech had the curtains falling off the windows, was dirty, inadequate bedding, he breakfast was very minimal and stale. Overall I rate the hotels and the breakfasts on the entire trip a zero.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Edina I. - Traveled, November 2023
This was my fourth trip with G Adventures and have enjoyed them all.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Shanan N. - Traveled, November 2023
Both of our tour guides were excellent. Oscar was amazing and showed us all the small local places along with keeping us safe and happy on the tour. Yacine was awesome as well and made us all feel welcomed and safe on our trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Gay P. - Traveled, November 2023
Small group travel allows you to make the most of a region or country through time spent with the guides, other travellers and on your own.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Lillian B. - Traveled, November 2023
Small group travelling with G Adventures is a more personable, social and flexible way to travel.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Marie F. - Traveled, November 2023
Great if someone wants to travel with a small group
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
James K. - Traveled, November 2023
Because my wife and I greatly appreciate the G Adventures',s style of travel and want to help promote your business to our family and friends.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Ashley S. - Traveled, November 2023
Would highly recommend. I liked that the hotels were very central and the balance between free time and time with the group was great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Alexander E. - Traveled, November 2023
A good length of tour taking in some of the highlights of 3 countries. Accommodation good throughout & tour inclusions added value. Great CEO on both sections
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Samantha S. - Traveled, November 2023
Good mix of group activities, optional activities, history and culture.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Daniel Q. - Traveled, November 2023
I love the countries the attention and all the services
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Lesley W. - Traveled, November 2023
Ethical practices of the company in supporting the local people while also caring for the planet.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Mary B. - Traveled, November 2023
I loved everything about the trip and the CEO'S made it a real pleasure to see so much in a relatively short time. We always recommend G to friends and anyone who',ll listen,))
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Jennifer I. - Traveled, October 2023
This was our second tour with G and we have really enjoyed our adventures and looking forward to. Ore with G.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/12/2023
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