Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 16 Day Spain, Portugal & Morocco: Tapas, Medinas & Sunsets. When you're visiting Portugal and Spain, Morocco's just a quick trip away. So we've added this captivating North African country on a 16-day tour that spans continents. Get going with Spain's lively culture and incredible architecture (think Gaudi buildings in Barcelona and Moorish design in Seville) before heading to Portugal to see the beautiful Algarve coast and the vibrant capital of Lisbon. If Morocco's picturesque blue city of Chefchaouen doesn't leave you breathless, the bustling...read more medinas of Fès just might.
Itinerary
We highly recommend arriving a day early to experience all that this incredible city has to offer. Please note: if popular sights like La Sagrada Família or Parc Güell are on your must-see list in Barcelona, we highly recommend purchasing tickets online several months prior to your trip to guarantee admission. Stay: Generator Barcelona
Enjoy an orientation walk along Las Ramblas. Take some time to visit the Gaudí buildings, or explore the Gothic Quarter before boarding an afternoon train to Madrid. Stay: Cats Hostel Madrid Sol
Enjoy Spain's beautiful capital on an orientation walk. Free time to visit its many sites, from art museums to sprawling squares. Enjoy a night out with the group. Madrid's nightlife is world renowned! Stay: Cats Hostel Madrid Sol
Take advantage of free time in the morning to further explore Madrid before transferring to Granada in the afternoon. Stay: Nest Style Granada
A trip to Granada wouldn't be the same without a night on the town; the city is filled with trendy tapas bars and has a lively music scene. Stay: Nest Style Granada
Journey to Seville and take an orientation walk with your CEO before some free time to explore. Opt to visit the Real Alcázar, a Moorish palace, or take in an evening flamenco show. Stay: Oasis Backpackers Palace Sevilla
Cross into Portugal, and enjoy the Algarve Coast. Stay: Tag Hostel
Spend the day on the Algarve with free time for hiking, water activities, or chilling out oceanside. Stay: Tag Hostel
Journey up the coast to Portugal's vibrant capital, and enjoy an orientation walk. Free time to visit Cristo Rei for sweeping views of the area, check out the monuments of the Belem neighbourhood, or relax in a café. Indulge in the town's great nightlife on your Big Night Out. Stay: Sant Jordi Hostel Lisbon
Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of your adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening. Stay: Hotel Campanile Casablanca
With a good night's sleep behind you, set out from Casablanca. With the bright blue waters of the Atlantic to your left and the sun drenched wonders of Morocco to your right, travel up the coast to Morocco's capital city, Rabat. Stretch your legs as you wander the ramparts and colourful alleys of the city's old quarter. Take in breathtaking views from Kasbah des Oudaias, then indulge in lunch. After you've eaten the hangry away, continue toward Chefchaouen. Here, beneath the soaring Rif mountains, feeling the blues takes on a different meaning. Take an orientation walk through the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen before settling in for the night. Stay: Hotel Madrid Chefchaouen (B)
Hoping for free time to explore all Chefchaouen has to offer? Wish granted! Spend your day taking in the splendor of the city and it's surrounding geography. If the (Rif) Mountains are calling, you should definitely answer. Opt to pre-book the Rif Valley Mountains Hike. Or, opt to visit the Spanish Mosque for breathtaking sunset views of the city. Stay: Hotel Madrid Chefchaouen (B)
Fès awaits! Upon arrival, put your free time to good use by visiting an Amazigh (or Berber) pharmacy (a far cry from the kind of pharmacy you may be used to at home). Wander the many mazes of Fès's colourful, ancient tanneries. Stay: Hotel Mounia Fes (B)
With so much to see, another free day in Fès is always a good idea. Breathe in decadent spices (oxygen is for the weak anyway, right?) as you sample treats from the many food carts scattered throughout the medina. Explore the artisan quarters as you take in the city that is often referred to as the cultural heart of Morocco. Stay: Hotel Mounia Fes (B)
After getting back on the road and watching the scenery roll by, arrive in vibrant, bustling Marrakech. Spend the evening exploring the gardens, souks, and other wonders of Marrakech. Stay: Hotel Gomassine Marrakech (B)
Opt to get up early and catch the sunrise over Marrakech by pre-booking the Hot Air Balloon excursion. Please ensure you allow enough time to return from the activity when planning your onward journey. (B)
Trip Inclusions
Explore Barcelona and Madrid at your own pace.
Embark on a tapas bar crawl in Granada.
Wind through the alleyways and attractions of Seville.
Chill out in the beautiful landscapes of Lagos.
Snap selfies in the blue city of Chefchaouen.
Explore the markets and artisan quarters of Fès.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Barcelona
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Big Night Out Moment: Lisbon
Tapas bar crawl (Granada)
Orientation walks in Barcelona, Madrid, Granada, Seville and Lisbon
Enjoy free time in Rabat
Explore the blue city of Chefchaouen
Visit the medina and souks of Fès
Discover the bustling city of Marrakech
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
All accommodation in Europe will be multi-share. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing and even (on rare occasions) dormitory-style rooms for the whole group. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.
Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken.
In Morocco, you can expect to stay in local hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights.
Please note that Morocco is a developing country and as such the infrastructure is not as reliable as you would expect at home. Expect quirky plumbing and the odd cold shower! For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
6 breakfasts
Private vehicle, train, bus, walking
Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
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