BARCELONA | MARRAKECH | OUARZAZATE | AIT BENHADDOU | MADRID | TOLEDO
Discover Spain and Morocco’s complementary history and landscapes during this 11-day journey. Begin in the cosmopolitan port city of Barcelona, then fly to opulent Marrakech, one of the Imperial cities of Morocco for your four-night stay. Visit the Saharan town of Ouarzazate, the backdrop of many Hollywood movies and complete your journey in Spain’s crowning and lively capital city of Madrid.
Highlights:
- Half-day shared tours in Madrid and Toledo
- Small-group Luxury tour of Barcelona
- Full-day city tour of Marrakech with visit to souks
- Spectacular Ouarzazate and Ait Benhaddou
Package Includes:
- Total 10 nights accommodation
- 3 nights in Barcelona, Spain at Hotel Gallery , Superior Room ★★★★
- 4 nights in Marrakech, Morocco at La Maison Arabe , Standard Room ★★★★★
- 3 nights in Madrid, Spain at NH Collection Paseo del Prado , Superior Room ★★★★
- All private transfers; tours as per the itinerary
- Domestic airfare: Barcelona – Marrakech – Madrid
- Continental breakfast daily
- Hotel taxes and service charges
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Optional Add-on Tours:
- Flamenco show in Barcelona
- Madrid bullfighting tour
- Traditional Moroccan cooking class in Marrakech
- Horse-drawn carriage ride in Marrakech
Price as indicated valid July 25, 2020, based on two passengers travelling together. Subject to availability at time of booking. For alternative dates, inquire for pricing. Itineraries are fully customizable. Not valid during trade shows, bank holidays and other special events. Blackout periods may apply.
International airfare not included. Minimum 2 passengers travelling together.
Some tour schedules vary based on seasonality.
**European city/tourist taxes collected locally unless otherwise indicated.
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Tour Code: EU2720
Itinerary
Day 1
BARCELONA, SPAIN Arrival in Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region and enchanting seaside city. Private transfer from airport to hotel. Enjoy the rest of your day to explore.
Gallery Hotel, Superior Room ★★★★
Day 2
BreakfastBARCELONA After breakfast, begin your small-group, panoramic tour of Barcelona in a luxury minibus to see sights such as Sagrada Familia. Take to the skies for a thrilling helicopter flight along the coastline to see the city from a different perspective! Finally, end your tour of this artistic port city, with a sailing in the Mediterranean waters along the harbour. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Gallery Hotel, Superior Room ★★★★
Day 3
BreakfastBARCELONA Breakfast. Enjoy your day at leisure: people watch at Barceloneta Beach, explore colourful Park Güell, designed by Gaudi or simply sit on a bench along the famed tree-lined pedestrian walkway of La Rambla, known for its historic buildings, shops and street festivals.
Gallery Hotel, Superior Room ★★★★
Day 4
BreakfastBARCELONA – MARRAKECH, MOROCCO After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight to magnificent Marrakech, a feast for the senses with much to see and do. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.
La Maison Arabe, Standard Room ★★★★★
Day 5
BreakfastMARRAKECH Breakfast. Your entire day will be devoted to sightseeing in Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial City, also known as the Pearl of the South. Founded by the Almoravides at the end of the 11th-century, Marrakech sits in a lush oasis nestled at the foot of the snow-capped Atlas mountains. Visit the famous Saadian Tombs, Menara Gardens, Koutoubia Mosque, and Bahia Palace. After lunch at the hotel, continue sightseeing at the souks and famous Jemaa El Fna square. Enjoy dinner at leisure or add an optional dinner at a typical restaurant with a local folklore show (not included). Return to your hotel for overnight.
La Maison Arabe, Standard Room ★★★★★
Day 6
BreakfastOUARZAZATE – AIT BENHADDOU – MARRAKECH After breakfast, drive to Ouarzazate for a full-day private tour including Kasbahs of Taourirt situated on the edge of town on the road to Er Rachidia, considered to be one of the most beautiful kasbahs in Morocco. Continue on to Aït Benhaddou kasbah, the most spectacular fortress in south Morocco, used as the backdrop for many films such as Lawrence of Arabia. Return to Marrakech.
La Maison Arabe, Standard Room ★★★★★
Day 7
BreakfastMARRAKECH After breakfast, enjoy your day at leisure. Perhaps relax with a treatment at the hotel’s beautiful spa or take a traditional Moroccan cooking class (not included).
La Maison Arabe, Standard Room ★★★★★
Day 8
Breakfast MARRAKECH – MADRID, SPAIN Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Madrid. Enjoy the rest of your day in this beautiful capital city of Spain.
NH Collection Paseo del Prado, Superior Room ★★★★
Day 9
BreakfastMADRID Breakfast. Discover Madrid during a half-day shared sightseeing tour through the most popular avenues, streets and squares of Madrid to admire Gran Via, Plaza de España, Calle Mayor and Cibeles Fountain. Visit the beautiful 18th-century Royal Palace, one of the best preserved palaces in Europe. Your afternoon is at leisure to explore; perhaps take a ‘siesta’ like Madrileños do so you can fully experience the energy and unique rhythms of Madrid after dark.
NH Collection Paseo del Prado, Superior Room ★★★★
Day 10
BreakfastTOLEDO Breakfast. Spend the morning in Toledo, Spain’s medieval capital and a treasure trove of El Greco artworks. Discover a glorious city filled with amazing medieval architecture; step into the past while walking along its cobblestone alleyways.
NH Collection Paseo del Prado, Superior Room ★★★★
Day 11
BreakfastMADRID – HOME After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight home.
General Information & Maps
Not Included:
- International or domestic airfare; airport or departure taxes
- Gratuities to guides and drivers
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Reciprocity and/or local taxes if applicable
- Visas required for entry into the country as necessary. Please discuss this with your travel agent to determine your requirements prior to departure.
Gateways International Tailor-made Tours
View LargeMarrakech, Morocco
View LargeRoyal Palace, Madrid
View LargeAit Benhaddou, Morocco
View LargeGuell Park, Barcelona
