Spain, Portugal & Morocco (ZU)

17 days from Lisbon to Madrid

2023 Tour Details

Embark on this gripping tour through the dramatic landscapes of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Moments destined to become memories abound as you stroll through Lisbon’s music-filled Alfama quarter, pick up the speed on a four-wheel drive tour through the sand dunes of the Sahara, and slow it back down to catch some rays celebrity-style on Spain’s famous Costa del Sol. Keeping the plot line interesting, more action, adventure, and thrilling scenery await from the perpetual oasis of Marrakesh to the former sanctuary of Granada’s opulent Alhambra complex. With so many sights to gush over from Tangier to Toledo, it’s impossible to be “quiet on the set” on this tour of the Iberian Peninsula and Morocco.

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 DESTINATIONS & SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing:

LISBON
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Alfama quarter and Jeronimos Monastery

AZEITAO
Visit a tile workshop

SEVILLE
Guided sightseeing, visit the Casa de Pilatos, and walk through the Santa Cruz quarter

ALGECIRAS–TANGIER
By ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar

RABAT
Guided sightseeing, visit Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Roman relics of Chellah

CASABLANCA
LF Enjoy lunch at Rick’s Café; guided panoramic drive; visit Hassan II Mosque

MARRAKESH
Guided sightseeing, visit Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs (if closed, visit Badia Palace instead)

OUARZAZATE
Visit Kasbah Taourirt; stay overnight in the area where the movie Lawrence of Arabia was made

ERFOUD
LF Enjoy a four-wheel drive to the sand dune of Erg Chebbi; have traditional mint tea

ER RACHIDIA
Stop in the Ziz Gorges

FEZ
Guided sightseeing, visit the Medina and Medersa Bou Inania

TANGIER
Orientation, board the ferry to Spain

COSTA DEL SOL
Stay two nights in the resort of Marbella

GRANADA
Guided walking tour, visit the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife; a special dinner at a local restaurant

TOLEDO
Guided walking tour, visit an early synagogue, the gothic cathedral, and the Santo Tomé Church with one of El Greco’s masterpieces; visit a Damascene steel workshop

MADRID
Guided sightseeing, visit the Prado Museum; LF farewell paella dinner at a local restaurant

Notes:

  • Day 14 Alhambra complex: Entrance to Nasrid Palace is not guaranteed
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler. For Gibraltar, a special visa is required; a UK or Schengen visa will not gain entrance.

Transportation:

Motorcoach; ferry; four-wheel drive in the desert. Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach (except in Morocco) and in most hotel lobbies.

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Full buffet breakfast (B) daily; 2 lunches (L); 8 three-course dinners (D)

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL Welcome to Lisbon! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Dinner Dinner

Day 2

LISBON Lovely Lisbon LISBON Guided sightseeing includes Jerónimos Monastery and cloister, and a photo stop at Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOTS The stunning capital city of Portugal is a treasure trove of historic and architectural masterpieces. Lisbon is home to the 16th-century Monastery of Jerónimos, adorned with its 100-foot façade featuring images of St. Michael the Archangel and Our Lady of Belém. See the 16th-century Belém Tower, which served as a fortress but also as an embarkation point for sailors and was their last sight of land before the start of their journey. Lisbon’s Monument to the Discoveries pays homage to great Portuguese explorers with a spectacular carved prow of an ancient ship.

Day 3

LISBON–AZEITAO–SEVILLE, SPAIN Artistry in Azeitão AZEITÃO LF Visit a traditional tile workshop en route to Seville.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
298 mi / 480 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Enter a world of authentically handmade Portuguese tiles at the São Simão Arte workshop and gallery in Azeitão. It is here that distinguished antique collector Antonio Soares Franco creates his ceramic masterpieces by hand in the style of his ancestors.

Day 4

SEVILLE The Squares of Seville SEVILLE Visit Plaza de España. Guided sightseeing includes Casa de Pilatos, and a walk through the Santa Cruz quarter.
Breakfast Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT Walk through Seville’s picturesque Plaza de España, originally built for Seville's Ibero-American Expo at the 1929 World's Fair, the 540,000-square-foot plaza features a sprawling mosaic patio. Explore the historic Santa Cruz quarter and its magical maze of tapas, flamenco, and cafés

Day 5

SEVILLE–TARIFA–RABAT, MOROCCO Magical Morocco STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR Ferry crossing to Morocco. Scenic drive along the Barbary Coast to Rabat.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
286 mi / 460 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LIVES Travel the Mediterranean coastline of North Africa along the Barbary Coast and explore this country that is a true melting pot of cultures from the South of Sahara, France, Spain and many more.

Day 6

RABAT–CASABLANCA–MARRAKESH As Time Goes By RABAT Guided sightseeing includes Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Roman relics of Chellah.
CASABLANCA Enjoy LF Lunch at Rick’s Café Américain. Guided panoramic drive includes the Hassan II Mosque. Scenic drive to Marrakesh followed by dinner at your hotel.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner
205 mi / 330 km

LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURAL GEMS “Everybody comes to Rick’s. It is where deals are made and where time is passed.” Rick’s Café Américain was made famous by the iconic movie with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Enjoy lunch and relax in this Moroccan iconic venue and you’ll definitely want to play it again.

Day 7

MARRAKESH The Spice of Life MARRAKESH Guided sightseeing includes Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs.
Breakfast Breakfast

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Marrakesh is a magnificent feast for the senses, from its spice markets to it historic sites, including the intricate designs of Bahia Palace and marble masterpiece of the Saadian Tombs. Steeped in rich heritage and vibrant artistry, Marrakesh endures as a city of artisans who keep its ancient traditions alive.

Day 8

MARRAKESH–OUARZAZATE Captivating Kasbahs OUARZAZATE Visit the Kasbah Taourirt en route to Ouarzazate.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
124 mi / 200 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY SITE Ouarzazate has remained at the edge of the Sahara Desert for a long time. A city of palm trees and sandy lanes, it is known as “the door to the desert.” Today Ouarzazate is considered Morocco’s Hollywood as it has been immortalized in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Star Wars, and Gladiator. Many may recognize it as the port of Pentos, one of the Free Cities of the Game of Thrones.

Day 9

OUARZAZATE–ERFOUD Desert Oases Scenic drive through the desert via the Dades Valley with its oases filled with olives, dates, and figs, and see the Todra Gorge, Morocco’s Grand Canyon.
ERFOUD Take a LF 4-wheel drive excursion on the sand dune of Erg Chebbi. Sip the traditional mint tea.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
193 mi / 310 km

LOCAL FAVORITE
EPIC RIDE A desert sea of sand dunes is yours to explore on a 4-wheel adventure in Erg Chebbi. Take in the endless expanse of sand and sky before sipping traditional mint tea.

Day 10

ERFOUD–ER RACHIDIA–FEZ Sheer Beauty ER RACHIDIA See the Ziz Gorges en route to Fez.
Breakfast Breakfast
267 mi / 430 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Drive along the dramatic and sheer slopes of Ziz Gorges on the Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Take in the spectacular scenery carved by the River Ziz on your way to Fez.

Day 11

FEZ–TANGIER The Heart of Morocco FEZ Guided sightseeing includes the Medina and Medersa Bou Inania.
TANGIER Take an orientation drive in the city.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
211 mi / 340 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Discover a lively city akin to Disney’s Aladdin, bursting with vibrant hues and fragrant aromas. Fez’s ancient history comes to life in this part of the town surrounded by high walls, separating the maze of over 9.000 alleys from the outside world.

Day 12

TANGIER–COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN Strait to Spain STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR Ferry crossing to Spain en route to Costa del Sol.
Breakfast Breakfast
81 mi / 130 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
EPIC RIDE Cross the deep and narrow waters of the Strait of Gibraltar - connecting the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea. See the massive Rock of Gibraltar that, with Mount Hacho, forms the Pilars of Hercules standing high above one of the world’s busiest waterways. Keep an eye out for the numerous birds that migrate along the strait each year, including Atlantic puffins.

Day 13

COSTA DEL SOL Sea & Sun COSTA DEL SOL Enjoy a free day on the coast.
Breakfast Breakfast

FREE TIME TIPS
EXPLORE MORE Endless beaches to stroll along, hidden caves, white villages that scatter the mountains, historical landmarks with centuries of culture, evenings spent sipping cocktails by the sea, pleasant temperatures all year round and happy friendly people that make you feel at home. These are the many ingredients of the area. Take your pick!

Day 14

COSTA DEL SOL–GRANADA Splendid Spain GRANADA Guided walking tour includes the Alhambra complex and the Water Gardens of the Generalife. Lunch at a local restaurant. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch
87 mi / 140 km

NOTE:
Day 14 Alhambra complex: Entrance to Nasrid Palace is not guaranteed

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ARCHITECTURAL GEMS Granada’s Alhambra Complex stands as one of the largest ancient aristocratic sites of Western Muslim culture. Its leafy lanes and streams enhance the grand water gardens of Generalife, at the once summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid rulers.

Day 15

GRANADA–TOLEDO–MADRID City of Three Cultures TOLEDO Join a walking tour with a Local Guide. Visit a Damascene steel workshop en route to Madrid.
Breakfast Breakfast
292 mi / 470 km

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Known as the “City of Three Cultures” Toledo gets its nickname from the ancient influences of the Romans, Visigoths, and North African Moors – evident in the city’s well-preserved synagogues, mosques, and cathedrals. See the Gothic cathedral, Santo Tomé Church with one of El Greco’s masterpieces, and Santa Maria La Blanca Synagogue on a walk through this dynamic city.

Day 16

MADRID Masterpieces in Madrid MADRID Guided sightseeing includes the Prado Museum and sights of the Cibeles Fountain and Calle Alcala. Enjoy a farewell dinner of paella at a local restaurant.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE The Prado Museum houses one of the world’s largest art collections, including its amazing assortment of masterpieces by historic artists like Velasquez, Goya, and El Greco. The famous museum also displays the works of renowned European masters, including Rubens and Rembrandt, along with a stunning collection of Greco-Roman statues.

Day 17

MADRID Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

 Tour Director

With Globus, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of your Tour Director. Averaging over a decade... we’d like you to meet a Tour Director, who is representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

HASSAN ZUMURYOT

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

"I love to share my knowledge and passion for Spain. The best it has to offer, with its truly amazing history and culture. Getting to know its passionate people who love their country and love life. Its contrasts and diversity never fail to surprise and delight our clients. Tour directing has enabled me to experience and discover amazing places but the most satisfying aspect is getting to know the people I have met along the years. I never stop learning and being surprised by our tour members, many of whom are an inspiration to me and their fellow travelers. So many new bonds are created amongst people from all over the world and all walks of life. It's so rewarding to see our clients having such great experiences that they will cherish forever as I guide and accompany them every step of the way through this wonderful country. "

Tour Director -  HASSAN ZUMURYOT

LUIS NOGUEIRA

Escorting tours for more than 15 years

"To travel and see the real world was one of my main goals while growing up, so when I got the chance to become a Tour Director, I felt the luckiest person in the world. It is the most rewarding experience ever. Every single day is a chance to go somewhere new and learn about it. Every time a guest is amazed by the beauty of a monument, landscape or venue, it's like I'm seeing it again for the first time. Can't get any better! I especially enjoy touring Spain, Portugal and Morocco... the breath-taking landscapes and monuments, the history, the contrasts in traditions and gastronomy, the amazing weather throughout the year and the people... simply fascinates me."

Tour Director -  LUIS NOGUEIRA

 Accommodations

RABAT

BELERE RABAT

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior Tourist-Class
  Free Wifi

OUARZAZATE

LE BERBERE PALACE

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

ERFOUD

KASBAH HOTEL CHERGUI

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

FEZ

BARCELO FEZ MEDINA

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

COSTA DEL SOL

MELIA COSTA DEL SOL

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

GRANADA

HOTEL SARAY

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

MADRID

GRAN HOTEL CONDE DUQUE

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

MARRAKESH

MOVENPICK MANSOUR EDDAHBI

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

LISBON

REAL PALACIO HOTEL

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

SEVILLE

GIRALDA CENTER

Hotel as shown or similar
Superior First-Class
  Free Wifi

TANGIER

HILTON GARDEN INN CITY CENTER

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
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$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
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