16 NIGHTS / 18 DAYS
Day 1: Canada - Casablanca (Morocco)
Flight with a good itinerary.
Day 2: Casablanca
Arrival at the airport in Casablanca. You will be greeted by our local representatives after exiting customs and transferred to your hotel in Casablanca. The rest of your day is free for you to take advantage of the facilites of your hotel. (Dinner)
Day 3: Casablanca - Rabat
Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with your guide in the lobby of your hotel around 9:30 in the morning to start your panoramic tour of Casablanca, the largest city and business capital of Morocco. First, you will discover the great Hassan II Mosque, which has the second tallest minaret in the world. Then, you will see the Muhammad V Square, the United Nations Place, the Central Market, the Habbous district and the Anfa residential area. Following your tour, enjoy a stroll along the ocean at Aïn Diad, an affluent neighborhood dotted with swimming pools and restaurants, famous for its fashionable coastline known as The Corniche. Lunch at a sea-food restaurant (not included) and departure toward Rabat, one of four imperial cities of Morocco and the political capital of the kingdom. There, you will visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Hassan Tower, the Splendid Mohamed V Mausoleum, the Kasbah of Udayas and the medina. Dinner and overnight in Rabat. (Breakfast-Dinner)
Day 4: Rabat - Meknes - Fez
After breakfast, departure toward Fez. You will stop en route to visit the archeological site of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, developed as a regional capital of Ancient Rome around the 3rd century BC. Continuation to Meknes where, after your lunch (not included), you will get a panoramic visit of this city known as the "Moroccan Versailles". Meknes was founded at the end of the 17th century by Moulay Ismail, a Sultan of Morocco. Your visit includes the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Bab Mansour, the most preserved gate in Morocco, Hari Souani, and the old medina. Arrival in Fez in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Fez. (Breakfast-Dinner)
Day 5: Fez
Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day guided tour of Fez, the most ancient cultural and spiritual city of Morocco. You will start with the medieval medina, the old city of Fez founded in the 8th century where some of the most beautiful buildings in the country can be found such as the Andalusian mosque and the al-Quarawiyyin mosque. You will also see madrasas, which are old religious schools and universities from the Middle-Ages, and the famous Nejjarine fountain. Following a traditional Moroccan lunch (not included), you will walk through the old medina where you will see different craftsmen still operating in the old oriental tradition. Dinner and overnight in Fez. (Breakfast-Dinner)
Day 6: Fez - Beni Mellal - Marrakesh
After breakfast, departure toward Marrakesh passing by Imouzzer Kandar, Azrou and Ifrane, through the Middle Atlas, a mountainous region with magnificent cedar forests. You will stop in Beni Mellal for lunch (not included) before continuing to Marrakesh. Little by little, the red earth of the country will appear contrasting with the clear blue sky and the eternal green palms. Dinner and overnight in Marrakesh. (Breakfast-Dinner)
Day 7: Marrakesh
Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day guided tour of Marrakesh, the second oldest imperial city known to Moroccan as the "Pearl of the South". In the morning you will visit the Saadian tombs, the Koutoubia mosque from the 12th century, the Bahia Palace, and the Menara gardens. Following lunch at your hotel, you will walk through the bustling and colorful souks, some of the richest in the country, where a thousand small trades rub shoulders in an extraordinary atmosphere. Through the winding little streets of the old medina, the tour will end at the Jemaâ el-Fnaa, the city's main square and a place of non-stop entertainment: storytellers, snake charmers, fire-eaters and more. Overnight in Marrakesh. (Breakfast-Lunch)
Optional "Diffa Fantasia" ($) Dinner & Show:
A "Diffa Fantasia" dinner will be served under caïdal tents at the famous «Chez Ali» restaurant while enjoying fantasia performance with camel and horse shows, folkloric and belly dancers.
Day 8: Marrakesh - Casablanca
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure to enjoy a final plunge into the atmosphere of Marrakesh. You can also opt for an optional camel ride ($) at the Marrakesh Palmeraie (approx. $45 per person, to be paid at destination) or you can take advantage of the pool at the hotel. In the afternoon, departure toward Casablanca. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Casablanca. (Breakfast-Dinner)
Day 9: Casablanca - Madrid
After your breakfast, greeting in the lobby of your hotel by local representatives and transfer to the airport for your flight to Madrid.
Arrival at the airport in Madrid. You will be greeted by our local representatives after exiting customs and transferred to your hotel in Madrid. The rest of your day is free for you to relax or start your exploration of the vibrant city of Madrid. (Breakfast)
Day 10: Madrid
After breakfast at the hotel, you will discover Madrid, one of the youngest capitals in Europe, a vibrant and captivating city. The Spanish capital stands out for its ancient heritage inherited from the reign of the Habsburg and Bourbon dynasties, the abundance of small districts each with their own village atmosphere, and its cultural offer including the Prado and the Reina Sofia museums. Enjoy an interesting panoramic tour of Madrid including the Gran Via and Plaza de España, the remarkable Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcalá, and the legendary Real Madrid stadium, Santiago Bernabéu. Afternoon and evening free to continue your exploration of Madrid. (Breakfast)
Day 11: Madrid - Cordoba - Seville
After breakfast at the hotel, departure toward Cordoba through the large plains of La Mancha. Cordoba is a true crossroad of cultures. Founded by the Romans, the city was transformed by the Jewish, Muslim and Catholic communities who occupied it over several centuries. Today, the city retains an undeniable authenticity and charm with its whitewashed buildings, its shaded squares and its flowered patios. On this sightseeing tour, you will visit the emblem of its past greatness, the magnificent mosque-cathedral (Mezquita-Catedral) built as a mosque in 784 and which became a Catholic church in 1236. This building alone marks the peak of the Muslim occupation in Spain. You will also visit the Juderia, the old Jewish quarter of Cordoba, developed in the Middle-Ages in a maze of small alleys around the mosque-cathedral. Continuation to Sevilla where dinner will be offered at the hotel. (Breakfast-Dinner)
Day 12: Seville
Breakfast at your hotel. In the morning, guided city tour of Seville, the Andalusian capital and the largest city in southern Spain. The only name of Seville evokes sunshine, tapas, flamenco and bullfighting. The city also has many architectural gems, a mixture of Gothic and Moorish style, that are witnesses of the Muslim conquest of Spain in the Middle Ages. You will visit Seville Cathedral and the Giralda Tower, symbols of the Moorish style, the sumptuous Plaza de España, and María Luisa Park, one of the largest in Seville. You will also see Santa Cruz district, with its typical cobbled streets and flowered terraces, which becomes effervescent after sunset. Afternoon and evening free to continue your exploration of Seville. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast-Dinner)
Day 13: Seville - Granada
Following breakfast at the hotel, departure toward Granada, the jewel of Andalusia. Set in a majestic environment at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Granada is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Its historical and cultural heritage attract visitors from all around the world. During your visit, you will be amazed by the stunning Alhambra Palace and its Generalife gardens, the most prestigious example of the Muslim presence in Spain and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will also be charmed by the troglodyte houses, dug in the rock at Sacromonte, which are still hosting some intimate flamenco shows. Dinner and overnight in Granada (Breakfast-Dinner)
Day 14: Granada - Valencia
Breakfast at the hotel and departure toward Valencia, via Guadix, Baza and Puerto Lumbreras. Arrival in Valencia, the third largest city in Spain, located where the Turia river meets the Mediterranean Sea on the southeast coast of Spain. Enjoy the end of the afternoon in the port city, renowned for its architectural richness, a mixture between an ancient heritage built over the centuries around the superb Plaza de la Virgen, and contemporary architecture symbolized by its remarkable City of Arts and Sciences, which has given life to the city. Overnight in Valencia. (Breakfast)
Day 15: Valencia - Barcelona
After breakfast at the hotel, free time to stroll through the old town of Valencia and to discover the sumptuous Saint Mary's Cathedral from the 13th century and the Central Market, one of the most lively and stimulating in the country. Departure for Barcelona around midday. Take advantage of the rest of the afternoon at leisure to start your exploration of Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia and one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe. Explore the district of La Barceloneta, surrounded by a long promenade lined with palm trees and San Sebastia beach on one side and the Old Gothic quarter on the other side. A former fishing district, La Barceloneta is today bustling with bars and restaurants and is a popular meeting place for locals and tourists. (Breakfast)
Day 16: Barcelona
Following breakfast at the hotel, departure for a guided city tour of Barcelona, world-renowned for its art and architecture. On the hill of Montjuïc you will discover the park of the same name, the green lung of the city, from where you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the port. Not far from there, you will see the Olympic ring, the main site of the 1992 Olympic Games. Then you will explore the Old Gothic quarter, one of the best preserved in Europe, with the monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus, the Plaça Reial, the emblematic Rambla and the Barcelona Cathedral from the 15th century. The rest of the day is free for you to continue your exploration of Barcelona. Search for the monuments designed by Gaudi, one of the architects of the city who participated in its global fame. You will certainly be impressed by the Sagrada Familia, its masterpiece and a unique monument with a singular architecture, and the Park Güell, both listed UNESCO World Heritage Sites. (Breakfast)
Day 17: Barcelona - Zaragoza - Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel and departure toward Madrid. En route, you will stop in Zaragoza, the capital of Aragon. Crossed by the Ebro river, Zaragoza has a very rich cultural and historical heritage. During your free time, wander around the Old Town and discover the Basilica del Pilar, an important pilgrimage site dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and Aljaferia Palace, a medieval fortress from the 11th century and an important testimony of the Spanish-Islamic architecture. Continuation to Madrid. Check-in at the hotel and overnight in Madrid. (Breakfast)
Day 18: Madrid - Canada
After breakfast, greeting in the lobby of your hotel by our local representatives and transfer from the hotel to the airport for your flight home. (Breakfast)
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