Day 1. (Thursday) MADRID – MALAGA
Call on at Atocha train station in Madrid and departure by high-speed train southbound heading to the Mediterranean Coast. Pleasant and short journey with the comfort and speed of this fast train. Arrival in Malaga, one of Spain’s foremost holiday destinations. Transfer on your own from the station to the hotel. Free time to discover at your leisure the capital of the Costa del Sol, hometown of the famous painter Pablo Picasso and the Hollywood star Antonio Banderas, among its most famous citizens. We recommend you to leave your luggages in the hotel and take a stroll into the historic quarter of the city to visit the Alcazaba, one of the symbols of the city, and one of the largest Arab fortresses in Andalusia, the Gibralfaro Castle, that offers outstanding views over the city, the Picasso Museum or the beautiful Renaissance Cathedral of Malaga known as La Manquita (the one-armed) thanks to its unfinished right tower. Hotel accommodation.
Day 2. (Friday) MALAGA – TANGIER – RABAT – CASABLANCA
Departure from Malaga. Drive along the picturesque tourist route of Costa del Sol via internationally renowned places as Marbella and Puerto Banus, arrive to Tarifa or Algeciras where a ferry boat will be used for a short and interesting crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar towards Africa. Arrival to Tangier, disembark, clear customs and continue on by coach along the Atlantic coast to Rabat, Morocco’s diplomatic and administrative capital and the official residence of King Mohammed VI. During our guided tour of Rabat, we’ll see the Royal Palace of Rabat (Dar al-Makhzen), the official residence of the King of Morocco, from the outside. Then we’ll head to the esplanade of Yacoub al-Mansour to discover the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, a masterpiece of Alaouite architecture, with its white silhouette crowned by a typical green-tiled roof. Opposite the Mausoleum, we’ll see the Hassan Tower, the minaret of an unfinished mosque that has become the symbol of the city. We continue our journey to Casablanca, the largest city and the modern face of Morocco. Arrival at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 3. (Saturday) CASABLANCA – MARRAKECH
After breakfast, we will do a sightseeing tour of Casablanca, this cosmopolitan city, the economic capital of Morocco. We will discover Casablanca’s highlights such as the Anfa boulevard, the Nations Square, we’ll visit from the outside the impressive Hassan II Mosque (interior visit offered as optional activity), a showcase of the finest Moroccan artisanship, Casablanca’s city landmark, only surpassed by Mecca in importance and size. After the visit we will continue to Marrakech, a fascinating and mysterious city where Europe, Africa and the Middle East mingle and merge. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and accommodation.
Day 4. (Sunday) MARRAKECH
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning we’ll do an amazing guided visit of Marrakech. We will see from outside the Koutobia Minaret, twin sister of the Giralda in Seville (Spain), the Bahia Palace, one of the city’s most eye-popping sights, we’ll walk around its Medina and souks and will end at the great Djemaa El Fna Square, a symbol of Morocco and meeting point for different kind of personalities of the city: storytellers, snake charmers, musicians and dancers. Don’t forget your camera! Lunch is included, and afterwards you’ll have a free afternoon to stroll through the medina, souks, and the magical Djemaa El Fna square, or relax by the hotel’s pool and garden. Optionally, you can enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and an equestrian show featuring belly dancers, flying carpets, and fireworks in an atmosphere reminiscent of the Arabian Nights.
Day 5. (Monday) MARRAKECH – MOHAMMEDIA – TANGIER
Breakfast and departure for Tangier. En route, we will stop in Mohammedia, a coastal city on the Atlantic Ocean, located midway between Casablanca and Rabat. Free time for lunch and a pleasant stroll along the oceanfront or a visit to the Kasbah of Mohammedia, a walled enclosure filled with shops and souks, where you can purchase souvenirs of your trip to Morocco. In the afternoon, we continue our journey to Tangier, the Moroccan capital of the Strait of Gibraltar, a cosmopolitan city that has always been coveted by many civilizations due to its strategic location at the gateway between Europe and Africa. Arrival, room assignment, dinner, and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6. (Tuesday) TANGIER – MALAGA
Breakfast at the hotel. We head to the harbour of Tangier and board the ferry to return across the Strait of Gibraltar back to Spain. Drive along the Mediterranean Coast towards Malaga. Arrival at the hotel, free time at your disposal and accommodation. We recommend you go out for Tapa-hopping, an unbeatable way to experience Andalusian culture and savour the charms of its bars and taverns. Tapas are an exquisite, varied and choice example of popular gastronomy which allows you to share a variety of dishes and try a wide range of different products for reasonable prices. Hotel accommodation.
Day 7. (Wednesday) MALAGA – MADRID
Last day in Andalusia. According to the timetable of your train to Madrid, you may spend the morning visiting Malaga or buying your last souvenirs. Transfer on your own to the Maria Zambrano Train Station to take the high-speed train to Madrid. Arrival and end of services.
