It’s time to explore Spain, Portugal, and Morocco on your terms with this epic 22-day adventure designed for young travellers. Experience the best art, culture, food, and nightlife these three vibrant countries have to offer. Make lifelong travel buddies as you cruise the Sahara, hike the Dades Gorge, soak up Marrakech’s bohemian vibe, and fall head over heels for tapas in Spain and petiscos in Lisbon. From European charm to kasbahs, deserts, and the Atlas Mountains, this unforgettable journey will have you wishing it would never end.
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Allow USD600-780 for meals not included.
Train, public bus, air-conditioned private vehicle, walking, camel.
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Barcelona: Arrive at any time.
Barcelona/Madrid: Enjoy an orientation walk along Las Ramblas. Take some time to visit the Gaud? buildings, or explore the Gothic Quarter before boarding an afternoon train to Madrid.
Madrid: 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!
Madrid/Granada: Take advantage of free time in the morning to further explore Madrid before transferring to Granada in the afternoon.
Granada: Enjoy an orientation walk in Granada. Opt to relax in one of the many hammam baths around town. Enjoy a tapas bar crawl with the group in the evening. First drink's on us.
Granada/Seville: Journey to Seville and take an orientation walk with your CEO before some free time to explore. Opt to visit the Real Alc?zar, a Moorish palace, or take in an evening flamenco show.
Seville/Lagos: Cross into Portugal, and enjoy the Algarve Coast.
Lagos: Spend the day on the Algarve with free time for hiking, water activities, or chilling out oceanside.
Lagos/Lisbon: 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 caf?. Indulge in the town's great nightlife on your Big Night Out.
Lisbon/Casablanca: Fly to Casablanca and enjoy free time in Morocco's largest city.
Casablanca/Chefchaouen: 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.
Chefchaouen: 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.
Chefchaouen/F?s: F?s 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 F?s's colourful, ancient tanneries.
F?s: With so much to see, another free day in F?s 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.
F?s/Marrakech: 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.
Marrakech: Enjoy a full free day to explore Marrakech on your own. Your CEO can help with recommendations for activities in the area.
Skoura/Merzouga: Leave Skoura behind and journey into the vast, golden reaches of the desert. Along the way stop to spend some time walking in Dades Gorge before continuing on to Tinghir for a lunch stop on your own. Later, saddle up and travel by camel to the perfect perch atop the dunes to view the sunset as it paints the sky hues of red, blue, and yellow. Under a canopy of stars, enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment by the campfire. Let your imagination run wild as you listen to traditional music on the drums alongside stories about the region. We dare you to top this campfire experience!
Merzouga: Have breakfast at camp before returning to civilization. Then, opt to spend time further exploring the undulating golden sand of the dunes, and discovering the surrounding communities on a land cruiser desert excursion, or simply relax at the hotel. Later, attend a cooking class to learn about local cuisine and taste your creations. Cap off the day with a sunset sand boarding experience from the highest dunes with the sun turning everything a shining gold!
Merzouga/A?t Ben Haddou: Leave right after breakfast and travel along the Route of 1000 Kasbahs to Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most iconic and beautiful kasbahs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the narrow alleys and admire the uniqueness of this place both in traditional architecture and historical significance. At the end of the visit, climb to the highest point of the kasbah and witness the views of the surrounding desert and the Ounila River around golden hour and sunset. In the evening, you can choose to join an optional cooking class to make tajine. Otherwise, dinner will be on your own.
A?t Ben Haddou/Marrakech: Journey to the "Red City," Marrakech. Unlock the many secrets this ancient city has to offer in its maze-like alleys, ornate palaces, and lush gardens. Enjoy a guided visit of the medina and see the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and Jamaa el Fna square. End the day with an optional group dinner in the famous food stalls of Djemaa el Fna.
Marrakech: It's not goodbye, it's see you later. After all, after a trip like this, who wouldn't be itching to return?