What will my days look like?

Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.

Who will I be travelling with?

Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. Up to 51 people share this tour, and most know each other’s names within a few days.

What are the hotels like?

Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.

How active is this tour?

You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.

How do optional extras work?

Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day. Others sell in advance and must be bought before the tour starts: to add one of those, mention it in your booking notes and we confirm it with your seats. Each extra in the Optional extras section says which way it is booked.

Will I have time to explore on my own?

Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.

What support do I have while I’m on tour?

Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you. There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.

How do I book Best of Spain, Portugal & Morocco?

Press Book now, choose a date, your travellers and rooms, and give your name, email and mobile. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away; you then add each traveller as their passport shows on your booking page. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.

Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.

Is the price per person?

Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.

Are flights included?

Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.

That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.

24 days · Spain, Portugal, Morocco

Best of Spain, Portugal & Morocco

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Spain, Portugal and Morocco in one trip, from lively cities to desert landscapes, taking in Madrid, Seville, Lisbon and Marrakesh.

Duration: 24 Days / 23 Nights
Route: Madrid → Casablanca
3 countries on this tour: Spain
Portugal
Morocco
Activity level: Active (4 of 5); A long, fast-moving tour across three countries: a hotel or desert-camp change most nights, a mountain pass over 2,000 m, desert heat with an early sunrise excursion, and long drive days
Accommodation: 23 nights: 3- and 4-star hotels across Spain, Portugal and Morocco, plus a night in a desert camp near Merzouga
Meals: 22 breakfasts and 12 dinners
Group: Group tour, up to 51
Guide: English-speaking tour leaders throughout, a new one joining in Morocco
Transport: Air-conditioned coach, Plane
Best time to go: Runs February, March and October: cool desert nights in winter, mild spring, and warm, dry October across Spain, Portugal and Morocco

Tour overview

This 24-day adventure through Spain, Portugal and Morocco is full of colour, culture and history. It starts in Madrid and moves on to Toledo, Granada, the Costa del Sol and Seville, then the picturesque streets of Lisbon and a taste of port wine. In Morocco come the Imperial Cities of Rabat, Fes and Marrakesh, with Chefchaouen, the blue city, and a desert tour along the way.

Highlights

The ancient city of Toledo
The delights of Granada
Sunshine on the Costa del Sol
Ronda and its famous Puente Nuevo
A guided tour of Seville’s streets
A local dinner in Seville
The Algarve, Portugal’s southern coast
A cork factory tour, with a traditional liquor tasting

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Lisbon on a driving tour
Óbidos, a medieval fortified town
The waves in Nazaré
A walking and driving tour of Porto
Two nights in Porto
A taste of Port, Portugal’s most famous drink
Ciudad Rodrigo’s 12th-century fortifications
A walk through Salamanca’s streets with a local guide
A local dinner in Salamanca
Ávila, home to Romanesque architecture
A local guide’s tour of Madrid, Spain’s capital
A local dinner in Madrid
A city tour of Casablanca
Rabat, Morocco’s capital city
A local dinner of Moroccan delights
An orientation tour of Asilah, a coastal town
A guided tour of Chefchaouen
A night in the Blue City
A guided tour of Fes’s top sights
The Atlas Mountains
A 4x4 drive into the Merzouga desert
A comfortable tent under the desert stars
The towering cliffs at Todra Gorge
Ouarzazate on an orientation tour
Aït Ben Haddou, a historic fortified village
The dramatic Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass
Marrakesh with an expert guide
An orientation tour of Essaouira, a coastal city

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Route and hotels

Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.

Hotel stays, in orderOn the wayBy roadFlightAbout 4,460 km by roadMap data: © OpenStreetMap contributors; OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap; terrain Mapzen; roads OSRM

Madrid
Day 1 · start
Toledo
Day 1 · on the way
Granada
1 night · Day 1
Hotel Porcel Sabica
Nerja
Day 2 · on the way
Costa del Sol
1 night · Day 2
Victoria Beach
Málaga
Day 3 · on the way
Ronda
Day 3 · on the way
Seville
2 nights · Days 3–4
Hotel Porcel Torneo

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Algarve
1 night · Day 5
Hotel Baltum
Lisbon
2 nights · Days 6–7
VIP Executive Art’s Hotel
Óbidos
Day 8 · on the way
Nazaré
Day 8 · on the way
Porto
2 nights · Days 8–9
Park Hotel Porto Gaia
Ciudad Rodrigo
Day 10 · on the way
Salamanca
1 night · Day 10
Zenit Hall 88 Studios
Ávila
Day 11 · on the way
Madrid
1 night · Day 11
Hotel Porcel Torre Garden
Casablanca
1 night · Day 12
Kenzi Basma Hotel 4*
Rabat
1 night · Day 13
Flower Town Hotel & Spa 4*
Asilah
Day 14 · on the way
Chefchaouen
1 night · Day 14
Parador Hotel 4*
Fes
2 nights · Days 15–16
Hôtel Atlas Saiss Fès 4*
Atlas Mountains
Day 17 · on the way
Merzouga
1 night · Day 17
Auberge La Belle Etoile
Todra Gorge
Day 18 · on the way
Ouarzazate
1 night · Day 18
RS Hotel Karam Palace 4*
Aït Ben Haddou
Day 19 · on the way
Tizi n'Tichka
Day 19 · on the way
Marrakesh
3 nights · Days 19–21
Opera Plaza 4*
Essaouira
1 night · Day 22
Atlas Hotel Essaouira 5*
Casablanca
1 night · Day 23
Kenzi Basma Hotel 4*

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1
Madrid – Toledo – Granada
This tour through Spain, Portugal and Morocco begins with your tour leader in Madrid, heading first to Toledo for an orientation tour of this UNESCO listed city. The route then continues to Granada for an orientation tour covering its history. This evening’s optional Granada Local Food & Wine Pairing excursion must be booked before the tour begins.
Included
- Stop in Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its Gothic architecture
- Orientation tour of Granada’s Moorish quarter, the Albaicín
Optional extras
- Granada Local Food & Wine Pairing · AED 255 per person
Travel
Madrid → Toledo → Granada by coach
Overnight
Granada
Hotel
Hotel Porcel Sabica
Day 2
Granada – Nerja – Costa del Sol
Breakfast and dinner included
The day opens in Granada with an optional excursion to the Alhambra, a sight that must be booked well in advance. The route then continues to Costa del Sol, taking in the Aqueduct Eagle before reaching the seaside town of Nerja, and on to the coastal city of Málaga. An orientation tour and free time come before dinner tonight.
Included
- Drive past the Eagle Aqueduct en route to Nerja
- Orientation tour of Málaga, known for its beaches and architecture
Optional extras
- Alhambra Palace & Gardens · AED 365 per person
Travel
Granada → Nerja → Costa del Sol by coach
Overnight
Costa del Sol
Hotel
Victoria Beach
Day 3
Málaga – Ronda – Seville
Breakfast and dinner included
Breakfast comes before the journey to the mountaintop city of Ronda, known for its Puente Nuevo, or New Bridge. The route continues to Seville, where a local guide covers the sights of the Pearl of Andalusia, including the Torre del Oro, Metropol Parasol and the Plaza de Espana. A local dinner tonight offers a true taste of Seville.
Included
- Stop at the Puente Nuevo in Ronda, above the El Tajo gorge
- Guided tour of Seville, the ‘Pearl of Andalusia’
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Seville
Travel
Málaga → Ronda → Seville by coach
Overnight
Seville
Hotel
Hotel Porcel Torneo
Day 4
Seville: Free Day
Breakfast included
Seville is yours to explore today. The optional excursion covers UNESCO listed historic sights such as the Seville Alcázar and Seville Cathedral, for those seeking a fuller immersion. In the evening, there is also the optional Flamenco dinner show, an evening of colour and culture.
Included
- Free day in Seville to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Seville Alcázar & Cathedral Tour · AED 320 per person
- Seville Flamenco Show & Dinner · AED 365 per person
Overnight
Seville
Hotel
Hotel Porcel Torneo
Day 5
Seville – Algarve
Breakfast included
The route leaves Spain for Portugal, crossing the Algarve. An orientation tour in Tavira takes in the Old Bridge and Tavira Castle, followed by a cork factory tour and liquor tasting. Faro, the Algarve’s capital, is the final stop, where an orientation tour covers its historic centre and the Faro Cathedral.
Included
- Orientation tour of Tavira: the Old Bridge and Tavira Castle
- Cork factory tour with a traditional liquor tasting
- Orientation tour of Faro’s old town and cathedral
Travel
Seville → Algarve by coach
Overnight
Algarve
Hotel
Hotel Baltum
Day 6
Algarve – Lisbon
Breakfast and dinner included
The route leaves the Algarve for Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, with a scenic driving tour taking in colourful architecture and cultural landmarks. The drive along the Tagus River passes the Monument to the Discoveries, the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Tower. Free time comes before a three course dinner this evening, with local dishes.
Included
- Driving tour of Lisbon: the Tagus River, the Monument to the Discoveries, Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower
- Dinner in Lisbon
Travel
Algarve → Lisbon by coach
Overnight
Lisbon
Hotel
VIP Executive Art’s Hotel
Day 7
Lisbon: Free Day
Breakfast included
Today is set aside for Lisbon itself. Alternatively, an excursion travels to Fátima, Portugal’s well known pilgrimage site, taking in the limestone Coin Caves and the Sanctuary. In the afternoon, Sintra, Portugal’s capital of Romanticism and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, can be visited on a separate optional excursion lasting half a day, with the Pena Palace there explored at your own pace.
Included
- Free day in Lisbon to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Fátima Sanctuary & Coin Caves · AED 235 per person
- Colours of Sintra: The Essence of Pena Palace · AED 250 per person
Overnight
Lisbon
Hotel
VIP Executive Art’s Hotel
Day 8
Lisbon – Óbidos – Nazaré – Porto
Breakfast and dinner included
On the way to Porto, an orientation drive takes in medieval Óbidos, followed by the coastal town of Nazaré, known for some of the world’s biggest waves. A local guide leads a driving and walking tour on arrival in Porto, with a Port tasting and the toast “saúde”, meaning cheers. A group dinner follows, before checking into the hotel.
Included
- Stop in Óbidos, a medieval town with cobbled streets and a hilltop castle
- Stop in Nazaré, known for its enormous waves
- Guided tour of Porto, followed by a Port wine tasting
- Dinner in Porto
Travel
Lisbon → Óbidos → Nazaré → Porto by coach
Overnight
Porto
Hotel
Park Hotel Porto Gaia
Day 9
Porto: Free Day
Breakfast included
Porto offers a free day to explore its historic sites and local culture. Alternatively, a pastel de nata cooking class, hands on and full of secrets about Portugal’s well known custard tart, ends with tasting the results alongside Port wine. In the evening, the optional Fado show is performed live, followed by a three course meal of local dishes overlooking the Douro River.
Included
- Free day in Porto to explore, including the Ribeira area
Optional extras
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class · AED 235 per person
- Fado & Feast by the Douro · AED 300 per person
Overnight
Porto
Hotel
Park Hotel Porto Gaia
Day 10
Porto – Ciudad Rodrigo – Salamanca
Breakfast and dinner included
The morning leaves Portugal and crosses back into Spain. A stop in Ciudad Rodrigo, a historic city, comes before continuing to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Salamanca for the night. A guided tour there covers the city’s golden architecture and old tales. In the evening, an included three course dinner features local dishes.
Included
- Orientation tour of Ciudad Rodrigo, within its 12th-century walls
- Guided tour of Salamanca’s golden old town
- Dinner in Salamanca
Travel
Porto → Ciudad Rodrigo → Salamanca by coach
Overnight
Salamanca
Hotel
Zenit Hall 88 Studios
Day 11
Salamanca – Ávila – Madrid
Breakfast and dinner included
Before returning to Madrid, Ávila offers views of the countryside, old city walls and churches built in the Romanesque and Gothic styles. Back in the capital, a local guide covers landmarks such as the Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel and the Royal Palace. In the evening, the group has a final Spanish dinner together.
Included
- Free time in Ávila among its medieval walls and Romanesque churches
- Guided tour of Madrid with your tour leader
- Farewell dinner in Madrid, marking the end of the Spain and Portugal part of the tour
Travel
Salamanca → Ávila → Madrid by coach
Overnight
Madrid
Hotel
Hotel Porcel Torre Garden
Day 12
Madrid – Casablanca
Breakfast included
The Spain & Portugal part of the journey ends this morning, with a change of tour leader ahead of Morocco. A flight from Madrid reaches Casablanca in the afternoon, followed by a transfer to the hotel. The evening is free to rest or explore.
Included
- Free evening in Casablanca to settle in
Travel
Madrid → Casablanca by plane
Overnight
Casablanca
Hotel
Kenzi Basma Hotel 4*
Day 13
Casablanca – Rabat
Dinner included
After breakfast, new travellers join the tour for an orientation tour of Casablanca’s top attractions, with stops for photos at Rick’s Café and at the Hassan II Mosque. The route then continues to Rabat, Morocco’s capital, for a city tour on arrival. A Moroccan meal at a local restaurant rounds off the evening.
Included
- City tour of Casablanca: the Habous Quarter, the Hassan II Mosque and Rick’s Café
- Driving and walking tour of Rabat: the Royal Palace, the Bab Rouah Gate and the Hassan Tower
- Moroccan dinner at a local restaurant in Rabat
Travel
Casablanca → Rabat by coach
Overnight
Rabat
Hotel
Flower Town Hotel & Spa 4*
Day 14
Rabat – Asilah – Chefchaouen
Breakfast included
The route heads to Chefchaouen, the blue city, with a stop at the town of Asilah on the way for a tour of the Medina, or Old Town, taking in its murals and ocean views. Once in Chefchaouen, a guided tour introduces Morocco’s “Blue Pearl”, named for the blue houses that give the city its colourful nickname.
Included
- Tour of Asilah’s old town (the Medina) and its ocean viewpoints
- Guided tour of Chefchaouen, Morocco’s Blue City
Travel
Rabat → Asilah → Chefchaouen by coach
Overnight
Chefchaouen
Hotel
Parador Hotel 4*
Day 15
Chefchaouen – Fes
Breakfast and dinner included
The route continues to the 13th Century city of Fes, known as the “Yellow City”, home to over 9,000 streets and ranked among the oldest and biggest urban pedestrian zones anywhere. A guided tour covers Seffarine Square and the 18th century tiled Nejjarine Fountain, followed by a visit to a local tannery. A buffet dinner at the hotel closes out the day.
Included
- Guided tour of the Fes Medina: Seffarine Square and the Nejjarine Fountain
- Visit to a local tannery
Travel
Chefchaouen → Fes by coach
Overnight
Fes
Hotel
Hôtel Atlas Saiss Fès 4*
Day 16
Fes: Free Day
Breakfast and dinner included
This free day in Fes offers plenty of options, from souvenir shopping to Moroccan food and a closer look at the Fes Medina. Alternatively, the optional excursion to Volubilis includes a guided tour of its Roman archaeology, followed by a lunch and wine pairing at a regional winery.
Included
- Free day in Fes to explore the Medina
Optional extras
- Volubilis Roman Ruins & Wine Pairing Lunch · AED 370 per person
Overnight
Fes
Hotel
Hôtel Atlas Saiss Fès 4*
Day 17
Fes – Atlas Mountains – Merzouga
Breakfast and dinner included
The route travels to the desert today, with a first stop at Ifrane, known as “Little Switzerland”. A photo stop follows at the Atlas Mountains, before the route crosses the Ziz Valley towards Erfoud and on to Merzouga. A traditional bonfire in the evening precedes the night at the desert camp.
Included
- Stop in Ifrane, known as ‘Little Switzerland’
- Scenic drive through the Ziz Valley and the Atlas Mountains
- Dinner and a bonfire at the desert camp, with a night under the stars
Travel
Fes → Atlas Mountains → Merzouga by coach
Overnight
Merzouga
Hotel
Auberge La Belle Etoile
Day 18
Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Ouarzazate
Breakfast and dinner included
The early morning brings a view of the sun rising over the desert. On the way to Ouarzazate, the Todra Gorge offers limestone canyons and cliffs overhead. The route continues to the hotel for the evening, and the group has dinner there together.
Included
- Sunrise over the desert, before setting off
- Walk beneath the cliffs of the Todra Gorge
Travel
Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Ouarzazate by coach
Overnight
Ouarzazate
Hotel
RS Hotel Karam Palace 4*
Day 19
Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Tizi n'Tichka – Marrakesh
Breakfast and dinner included
A walking tour in Ouarzazate takes in sights such as the Taourirt Kasbah, followed by a visit to the fortified village of Aït Benhaddou. The route then crosses the Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass, known for its changing scenery at every turn. On arrival in Marrakesh, dinner is tangia, a regional slow cooked meat stew.
Included
- Walking tour of Ouarzazate’s Taourirt Kasbah
- Visit to the fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou
- Drive over the Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass, at about 2,260 m
Travel
Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Tizi n’Tichka → Marrakesh by coach
Overnight
Marrakesh
Hotel
Opera Plaza 4*
Day 20
Marrakesh: Free Day
Breakfast included
Marrakesh, among Morocco’s most famous Imperial cities, is the base for the next two days. A locally guided city tour covers top sights such as the Koutoubia, Jemaa el Fna Square, and a variety of souks, after which there is time to continue exploring independently. Today’s optional culinary excursion is worth joining to learn more about Moroccan cuisine.
Included
- Guided tour of Marrakesh: the Koutoubia, Jemaa el Fna Square and the souks
Optional extras
- Tastes & Sounds of Marrakesh: Cooking & Stories · AED 295 per person
Overnight
Marrakesh
Hotel
Opera Plaza 4*
Day 21
Marrakesh: Free Day
Breakfast included
Free time in Marrakesh can be spent on the optional Marrakesh+ excursion, touring the Jardin Majorelle gardens, its Musée Berbère and the Medersa Ben Youssef in the Medina. In the evening, a variety of Moroccan dishes and a Fantasia and folklore show offer a closer look at the culture and performance arts of the country.
Included
- Free day in Marrakesh to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Marrakesh+ · AED 225 per person
- Morocco Feast, Folklore & Fantasia Show · AED 315 per person
Overnight
Marrakesh
Hotel
Opera Plaza 4*
Day 22
Marrakesh – Essaouira
Breakfast included
The route leaves Marrakesh for the port city of Essaouira, where Jimi Hendrix is said to have stayed before Woodstock, with a stop at an Argan Oil collective on the way. A city tour on arrival covers this UNESCO World Heritage site, including the Old Medina. In the evening, there is the optional Evening in Essaouira, with fresh fish and seaside views.
Included
- Stop at an Argan oil cooperative
- Orientation tour of Essaouira’s Old Medina and city walls
Optional extras
- An Evening in Essaouira · AED 130 per person
Travel
Marrakesh → Essaouira by coach
Overnight
Essaouira
Hotel
Atlas Hotel Essaouira 5*
Day 23
Essaouira – Casablanca
Breakfast included
The route returns to Casablanca, marking the tour’s last night on the road. In the afternoon, there is more of Casablanca to see, including the Central Market. In the evening, the optional farewell dinner looks back on 23 days of memories, on the tour’s final evening together.
Included
- Free time at Casablanca’s Central Market
Optional extras
- Casablanca Farewell Dinner · AED 205 per person
Travel
Essaouira → Casablanca by coach
Overnight
Casablanca
Hotel
Kenzi Basma Hotel 4*
Day 24
End of tour in Casablanca
Breakfast included
Following 24 days of sightseeing, relaxing and taking in the culture across this Best of Spain, Portugal & Morocco tour, the journey comes to a close after breakfast this morning.

Dates & prices

Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.

Sun 21 Feb – Tue 16 Mar 2027
Available
AED 25,960
Single room +AED 3,835
Book Sun 21 Feb – Tue 16 Mar 2027
Sun 14 Mar – Tue 6 Apr 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 19,950
Single room +AED 3,835
Book Sun 14 Mar – Tue 6 Apr 2027
Sun 10 Oct – Tue 2 Nov 2027
Available
AED 25,960
Single room +AED 3,835
Book Sun 10 Oct – Tue 2 Nov 2027

What’s included

Included

22 nights in mostly 3-star and 4-star hotels, in twin rooms with a private bathroom
1 night in a desert camp
A room to yourself for a single supplement, subject to availability
23 breakfasts and 11 dinners, with a vegetarian option at every meal on request
A modern coach with air conditioning and reclining seats
Public transport the tour uses, except on free days
Flight from Madrid to Casablanca
Guided from start to finish

Not included

Flights to the start of the tour and home from the end: we can book them from Dubai
Travel insurance: take out a policy that suits your trip

Optional extras

Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.

Granada Local Food & Wine Pairing
Day 1AED 255per person
Four courses pairing wine and food at a Granada gastro bar, with tapas and local cheeses matched to wines from Granada and other Spanish regions, hosted by an English-speaking food guide. €60. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 1 in the itinerary
Alhambra Palace & Gardens
Day 2AED 365per person
A guided visit to the Alhambra, Granada’s Moorish palace and fortress complex, taking in the Nasrid Palaces, the Generalife gardens and the Palace of Charles V. €85. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 2 in the itinerary
Seville Alcázar & Cathedral Tour
Day 4AED 320per person
A guided tour of the Alcázar of Seville and Seville Cathedral, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, taking in the Alcázar’s gardens and the cathedral’s bell tower, the Giralda, with free time to explore it. €75. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 4 in the itinerary
Seville Flamenco Show & Dinner
Day 4AED 365per person
In Seville, a three-course Spanish dinner paired with a live Flamenco show, covering styles from bulerías to sevillanas. €85, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 4 in the itinerary
Fátima Sanctuary & Coin Caves
Day 7AED 235per person
A visit to Fátima, Portugal’s main religious pilgrimage site: the Coin Caves, a limestone cave system, explored with a local guide, then free time to explore the Sanctuary of Fátima and its basilicas, with coach transport from Lisbon included. €55, booked with your tour leader on the day.
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Colours of Sintra: The Essence of Pena Palace
Day 7AED 250per person
A visit to Sintra’s Pena Palace, set on a hilltop within this UNESCO World Heritage town, with time to explore the palace, its park and the Chalet of the Countess of Edla at your own pace, plus coach transfers and a local sweet treat. €58. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 7 in the itinerary
Pastel de Nata Cooking Class
Day 9AED 235per person
A hands-on cooking class making pastel de nata in Porto, learning the centuries-old technique for the flaky crust and caramelised custard, then tasting your own pastries with a glass of Port wine. €55. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
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Fado & Feast by the Douro
Day 9AED 300per person
An evening of Fado, Portugal’s expressive, melancholic style of song, followed by a three-course dinner of regional dishes at a restaurant overlooking the Douro in Porto. €70, booked with your tour leader on the day.
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Volubilis Roman Ruins & Wine Pairing Lunch
Day 16AED 370per person
A full day to Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman site and a UNESCO World Heritage listing, with a guided tour of the ruins and mosaics, followed by a tour of a local winery and a lunch with wine pairing. US$100, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 16 in the itinerary
Tastes & Sounds of Marrakesh: Cooking & Stories
Day 20AED 295per person
A Moroccan cooking lesson in a family home: learn to make harira soup, a tagine and a traditional dessert, with storytelling about Morocco woven through the afternoon. US$80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 20 in the itinerary
Marrakesh+
Day 21AED 225per person
A deeper look at Marrakesh: the Jardin Majorelle and its Musée Berbère, the Dar El Bacha Museum within the old Medina, and the Medersa Ben Youssef, a historic Koranic school. US$60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
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Morocco Feast, Folklore & Fantasia Show
Day 21AED 315per person
An evening Fantasia show with a horse display and Moroccan folklore, paired with a multi-course dinner of mechoui and other specialities, vegetarian options available, plus return transport from the hotel. US$85, booked with your tour leader on the day.
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An Evening in Essaouira
Day 22AED 130per person
An evening in Essaouira built around fresh fish, vegetarian options available, with views over the Atlantic from this Moroccan port town. US$35, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 22 in the itinerary
Casablanca Farewell Dinner
Day 23AED 205per person
A farewell group dinner in Casablanca, with Moroccan specialities such as Rfissa, chicken and lentils with msemmen flatbread and ras el-hanout spicing, plus a belly dancing performance. US$55, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 23 in the itinerary

To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.

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Passport & visas
Spain and Portugal are both in the Schengen area, so one Schengen visa covers the Spain and Portugal part of this trip; a single-entry visa is enough, since the tour leaves Schengen for Morocco and does not return.
UAE passport holders don’t need a Schengen visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180, but will need the EU’s new ETIAS travel authorisation once it starts: we can tell you where it stands when you book. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a Schengen visa, applied for up to six months before you travel.
For Morocco, the e-visa is open to certain nationalities and to holders of residence permits or visas from a specific list of countries, and UAE residence isn’t on that list; for many UAE residents, the route is the Moroccan consulate, so allow time. Your passport must be valid for at least three months after you leave Schengen and have been issued within the last ten years, with two blank pages. Our visa team handles both the Schengen and Morocco applications: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to Madrid and from Casablanca aren’t included: arrange your own at each end. The flight from Madrid to Casablanca partway through, on day 12, is included.
Day 1 starts at the hotel in Madrid from 08:00. The tour ends at the hotel in Casablanca on day 24, after breakfast, by around 10:00.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match, at both ends.
Meals and dietary needs
Breakfast is included every day except day 1, plus twelve dinners along the route: in Costa del Sol, Seville, Lisbon, Porto and Salamanca, then in Rabat and on most nights from Chefchaouen through to Marrakesh. Vegetarian options are available for all meals on request. Lunches are not included, so you can choose where to eat.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
Spain and Portugal both use the euro. Morocco uses the dirham, which can’t be bought before you go: change money or use an ATM once you land. Cards are widely accepted in cities across all three countries, though smaller towns and markets can be cash-only.
Optional extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
The tour runs in February, March and October. Spain and Portugal are cool to mild in these months; Morocco’s cities are mild by day, and the desert around Merzouga swings from warm days to cold nights, so bring a warm layer for the desert camp.
Pack layers, a light jacket for the evenings, comfortable shoes for walking tours and cobbled Medinas, and modest clothing, covering shoulders and knees, for Morocco’s mosques and Medinas.
The night in the desert
On day 17 you swap hotels for a comfortable tent at a desert camp near Merzouga, with electricity, hot water and a toilet. The evening includes Berber-style pizza, a bonfire and music, and the next morning starts early to catch the sunrise over the dunes before setting off for the Todra Gorge.
The drive over the Tizi n’Tichka pass on day 19 reaches about 2,260 m on a long, winding mountain road, so if you are prone to motion sickness, consider bringing something for it.

Plan your trip

Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.

Visas
One Schengen visa covers the Schengen countries on this route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked.
Schengen visa Morocco visa Ask our visa team
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Madrid, and home from Casablanca. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.
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Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
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Questions about this tour

What will my days look like?
Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.
Who will I be travelling with?
Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. Up to 51 people share this tour, and most know each other’s names within a few days.
What are the hotels like?
Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.
How do optional extras work?
Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day. Others sell in advance and must be bought before the tour starts: to add one of those, mention it in your booking notes and we confirm it with your seats. Each extra in the Optional extras section says which way it is booked.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.
What support do I have while I’m on tour?
Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you.
There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.
How do I book Best of Spain, Portugal & Morocco?
Press Book now, choose a date, your travellers and rooms, and give your name, email and mobile. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away; you then add each traveller as their passport shows on your booking page. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.

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Tour overview

Highlights

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Route and hotels

Day-by-day itinerary

Madrid – Toledo – Granada

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Optional extras

Granada – Nerja – Costa del Sol

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Optional extras

Málaga – Ronda – Seville

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Seville: Free Day

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Optional extras

Seville – Algarve

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Algarve – Lisbon

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Lisbon: Free Day

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Optional extras

Lisbon – Óbidos – Nazaré – Porto

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Porto: Free Day

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Optional extras

Porto – Ciudad Rodrigo – Salamanca

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Salamanca – Ávila – Madrid

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Madrid – Casablanca

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Casablanca – Rabat

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Rabat – Asilah – Chefchaouen

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Chefchaouen – Fes

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Fes: Free Day

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Optional extras

Fes – Atlas Mountains – Merzouga

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Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Ouarzazate

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Ouarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Tizi n'Tichka – Marrakesh

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Marrakesh: Free Day

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Marrakesh: Free Day

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Optional extras

Marrakesh – Essaouira

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Optional extras

Essaouira – Casablanca

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Optional extras

End of tour in Casablanca

Dates & prices

What’s included

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Not included

Optional extras

Granada Local Food & Wine Pairing

Alhambra Palace & Gardens

Seville Alcázar & Cathedral Tour

Seville Flamenco Show & Dinner

Fátima Sanctuary & Coin Caves

Colours of Sintra: The Essence of Pena Palace

Pastel de Nata Cooking Class

Fado & Feast by the Douro

Volubilis Roman Ruins & Wine Pairing Lunch

Tastes & Sounds of Marrakesh: Cooking & Stories

Marrakesh+

Morocco Feast, Folklore & Fantasia Show

An Evening in Essaouira