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Step back in time in Marrakesh with sightseeing that includes Bahia Palace, built in the late 19th century, and the 16th-century Saadian Tombs (if closed, visit Badia Palace instead). Wander through the Djemaa El-Fna, a square and exotic bazaar offering some of the greatest open-air entertainment. In Fez, visit the labyrinthine Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Medersa Bou Inania, an architectural work of art built between 1350 and 1357.
One cannot think of Casablanca without thinking of the movie homonymous. Here, Globus has arranged a special experience for you… enjoy lunch at Rick’s Café Américain, a re-creation of the bar made famous in the movie. Another special treat is a four-wheel drive to the sand dune of Erg Chebbi. Back in Spain, spend time on the Costa del Sol, where you can relax and soak up the sun on the beach; and in Madrid, a special farewell paella dinner awaits at a local restaurant.
These are just a few of the many highlights offered on this spectacular Spain, Portugal, and Morocco tour. Then, to conclude, travel via high-speed AVE train to Barcelona for three nights and guided sightseeing, including a visit to the Sagrada Familia Basilica, Gaudi’s masterpiece. All services in Barcelona, including Local Host assistance, are provided by Monograms. It’s a memorable vacation indeed!
Highlights
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
MADRID-BACELONABy high-speed AVE Train
BARCELONA
Guided sightseeing including the Sagrada Familia Basilica
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 19 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 9 dinners
ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL
Day1
Welcome to Lisbon! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
LISBON
Day2
Lisbon was the center of Europe’s longest-lived overseas empire. Portugal’s imperial ambitions date back to Prince Henry the Navigator’s 15th-century discoveries in West Africa. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features a drive through the Baixa quarter’s main squares and walk along the cobblestone alleys of quaint ALFAMA, the popular quarter of the seamen and Fado singers. Drive along the grand Avenida da Liberdade up to Pombal Square. Stop for pictures of Belem Tower, guarding the mouth of the Tagus, and the Monument to the Discoveries. Also visit JERONIMOS MONASTERY with the tomb of Vasco da Gama. An optional excursion to the royal palace of Queluz is available, as well as dinner at a typical taverna with Fado-style entertainment.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LISBON–AZEITAO–SEVILLE, SPAIN
Day3
In Azeitão, visit a traditional TILE WORKSHOP. Next, enter Spain and reach the vibrant capital of Andalusia, Seville.
Today’s Distance: 298 mi / 480 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SEVILLE
Day4
During your sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, hear about the city’s role in Roman times, its conquest by the Moors in 712 AD, and its contribution to the discovery of the New World. Admire Maria Luisa Park, the Golden Tower on the Guadalquivir River, and the university that was once the tobacco factory of Carmen fame. Also visit the magnificent CASA DE PILATOS, a mixture of Moorish and Roman architecture with a splendid collection of Roman sculptures. Then, stroll through the narrow lanes of the charming SANTA CRUZ QUARTER. For those interested, an optional extended guided visit to the cathedral is available. Tonight, for a truly Andalusian night out, reserve a seat at our optional Flamenco show.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SEVILLE–ALGECIRAS–RABAT, MOROCCO.
Day5
Travel through the sherry wine region of Jerez to Algeciras and enjoy a FERRY RIDE across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco. Follow North Africa’s infamous Barbary Coast to Rabat, once a lair of the corsairs and now the country’s capital.
Today’s Distance: 286 mi / 460 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
RABAT–CASABLANCA–MARRAKESH
Day6
Sightseeing with a Local Guide focuses on the massive medieval battlements, the Royal Palace, MAUSOLEUM OF MOHAMMED V, Hassan Tower, and the Kasbah of Oudaias. Also visit the fine ROMAN RELICS OF CHELLAH. Continue to Casablanca, Morocco’s modern seaport. LF Lunch will be served at Rick’s Café Américain, famous for the movie Casablanca with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, and the song As Time Goes By. Your guided panoramic drive features a visit to the HASSAN II MOSQUE, a splendid monument designed to mark the end of the century. Evening arrival in Marrakesh, beautifully situated in an oasis.
Today’s Distance: 205 mi / 330 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
MARRAKESH
Day7
Follow your Local Guide and visit BAHIA PALACE, the 16th-century SAADIAN TOMBS (if closed, visit the BADIA PALACE instead), and to Djemaa El-Fna, the vibrant town center dominated by the 222-foot-high Koutoubia Minaret.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MARRAKESH–OUARZAZATE
Day8
Today, travel to Morocco’s “Hollywood,” Ouarzazate. Deep in the desert, the city has been immortalized in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Star Wars, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones. Later, visit the KASBAH TAOURIRT, by many considered a must-see site for a glimpse into the lifestyle of people from long time ago.
Today’s Distance: 124 mi / 200 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
OUARZAZATE–ERFOUD
Day9
Take a fascinating drive through the desert via the Dades Valley with its oases filled with olives, dates, and figs. Then, head through Morocco’s Grand Canyon, Todra Gorge, to Erfoud in the heart of the Sahara. A special treat awaits: enjoy LF a spectacular FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE to the sand dune of Erg Chebbi. Admire the unforgettable, romantic sunset and sip the traditional mint tea before heading back to your hotel.
Today’s Distance: 193 mi / 310 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ERFOUD–ER RACHIDIA–FEZ
Day10
Enjoy your last views of the desert and turn northward. Stop in Er Rachidia, originally built as a French settlement, and travel via the Ziz Gorges and the Middle Atlas mountains to Fez. Blessed with an ample supply of water and strategically situated, Fez became the capital of Morocco when the country shook off foreign rule under Berber King Idris in the 8th century. To this day, Fez has remained Morocco’s spiritual and artistic center. Tonight, why not sign up for an optional folklore dinner?
Today’s Distance: 267 mi / 430 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FEZ–TANGIER
Day11
See the magnificent entrance to the Royal Palace, drive through the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter, and travel on to Bab Bou Jeloud, the traditional entrance to Old Fez. Your Local Guide also leads you through the labyrinthine MEDINA and MEDERSA BOU INANIA. Continue to Tangier, jumping-off point for the Moorish conquest of Spain, and enjoy an orientation drive of this busy seaport.
Today’s Distance: 211 mi / 340 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
TANGIER–COSTA DEL SOL, SPAIN
Day12
Board the FERRY for the trip back across the Strait to Europe. Continue to the elegant Costa del Sol, where you will stay for two nights.
Today’s Distance: 94 mi / 150 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
COSTA DEL SOL
Day13
Today is your chance to join an optional excursion to the Rock of Gibraltar, in British hands since 1704. Later, enjoy the sandy beaches, browse through the trendy boutiques, or just relax. Tonight, why not try out local specialties at one of the lively restaurants?
Meals included:
- Breakfast
COSTA DEL SOLE–GRANADA
Day14
Leave the Mediterranean coast and arrive in Granada. A guided walking tour features a visit to the ALHAMBRA COMPLEX, a fantasy of “lace in stone” surrounded by arabesque gardens and fountains, with superb views of the Old Quarter and Sacromonte. Also visit the WATER GARDENS OF THE GENERALIFE. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Today’s Distance: 137 mi / 220 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
GRANADA–TOLEDO–MADRID
Day15
Drive via Don Quixote’s La Mancha to Toledo, where a Local Guide takes you to the Moorish bridge, an early SYNAGOGUE, the CATHEDRAL, and the CHURCH OF SANTO TOMÉ with one of El Greco’s most famous paintings. Visit a DAMASCENE STEEL WORKSHOP before arriving in Madrid.
Today’s Distance: 292 mi / 470 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
MADRID
Day16
The capital since 1561, Madrid today is a strikingly modern city, the showcase of a country resolutely turned towards the future. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide takes you to the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España with its monument to Cervantes, the Parliament, Cibeles Fountain, elegant Calle Alcala, and Paseo de Castellana. Then, the highlight: a visit to the palatial PRADO MUSEUM, founded in 1819, and considered to have one of the finest collections of European art of the last 8 centuries, with the works of Goya, El Greco, Rubens, Titian, and more. An optional excursion to El Escorial is available, and tonight, LF a special paella farewell dinner awaits at a local restaurant as a proper way to say adios to Spain!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MADRID–BARCELONA
Day17
Travel by HIGH-SPEED AVE TRAIN (first class) to Barcelona. Your Local Host can help you make the most of your stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BARCELONA
Day18
Morning guided sightseeing includes a visit to the extraordinary SAGRADA FAMILIA BASILICA.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BARCELONA
Day19
Your Local Host will have many suggestions for your day at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
BARCELONA
Day20
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- 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.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Lisbon Marriott
First-Class
Lisbon Marriott is a modern hotel featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a relaxing garden area, and offers elegant accommodations with city views. All air-conditioned guestrooms come with a flat-screen cable TV with international channels, a desk, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a balcony with skyline or garden views. The restaurant serves international and Portuguese cuisine. A tapas bar with a terrace and fitness room are also available. Avenida da Liberdade, with its high-end shops and boutiques and Lisbon's historic downtown area are within easy reach.
Location
Avda.Dos Combatentes, Lisbon, Portugal
Hotel Facilities
- Dry Cleaning
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
Sevilla Center
Superior First-Class
The hotel enjoys a central location and is within walking distance to the historical Old Town and cathedral. Warmly decorated air-conditioned guest rooms include a minibar and free Wi-Fi. Amenities include a refined restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows, plus a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool with loungers. There's also a fitness room.
Location
Avda De Buhaira S/N, Seville, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Parking/Valet
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- ATM
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Voicemail
- Climate Control
- Television
Belere Rabat
Superior Tourist-Class
Situated in the heart of the Kingdom's capital, just steps away from the Royal Palace and traditional medina where it is possible to experience the true local culture. Air-conditioned guest rooms offer a 24 hour room service, minibar, in-room safes and unlimited Free Wi-Fi. The hotel boasts an in-house restaurant with a panoramic view of the city and a various offering of local dishes as well as a taste of International cuisine.
Location
33, Av. Moulay Youssef, Rabat, Morocco
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Ice Machine
- Business Center
- Dry Cleaning
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Television
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Smoking Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
Es Saadi
Superior First-Class
Modern Hotel in a palm grove, next to casino with nightclub; halfway between the walls of the old city & Menara Gardens.
Location
Rue Quadissia, Marrakech, Morocco
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Gift Shop
- Beauty Salon
- ATM
- Hot Tub
- Spa Services
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Dry Cleaning
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Voicemail
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
Le Berbere Palace
Superior First-Class
Berber Style Hotel located 1km from the city center & 2km from the Airport.
Location
Quartier Mansour Eddahbi, Ouarzazate, Morocco
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Hot Tub
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Dry Cleaning
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Mini-bar
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Desk
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
Kasbah Hotel Chergui
Superior First-Class
The El Chergui Kasbah Hotel is a newly constructed 4 star hotel, located in a very quiet part of Morocco, on the outskirts of Erfoud, 60km from Erg Chebbi, standing on a site that brings together the largest and most spectacular dunes in Morocco.
Location
Route D'arfoud A Errachu Dia Km.5,5, Erfoud, Morocco
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Pool
- Dry Cleaning
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Disabled Access / Rooms
Barcelo Fez Medina
First-Class
A hotel that combines comfort and functionality which can be seen in its modern rooms decorated in a contemporary style with designer furniture.
Location
53 Avenue Hassan Ii, Fez, Morocco
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Spa Services
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Television
- In-Room Safe
- Complimentary Toiletries
Hilton Tanger City Center
First-Class
Overlooking the heart of the city, the hotel benefits from the best views of the Tangier cityscape. The amenities include outdoor rooftop pool, 24-hour fitness center, and terrace restaurant with stunning panoramas of the city. 180 modern, spacious guestrooms are tastefully designed and provide complimentary Wi-Fi, an HDTV, a seating area with a sofa, and panoramic windows.
Location
Place du Maghreb Arabe, Tangier, Morocco
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Newspaper
Hotel Fuerte Marbella
This upscale beachfront hotel is surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and is only a five-minute walk from the Old Town, many shops and restaurants can be found in close proximity along the Marbella promenade. All 263 spacious, air-conditioned guestrooms have beautiful hardwood floors, coffee machines, and free Wi-Fi access. There are two seasonal swimming pools, an outdoor pool open during the summer, and a glass-enclosed heated indoor pool for the colder winter months. Other amenities include a fitness center with sauna, a grill restaurant and bar with outdoor seating, as well as a buffet style restaurant.
Location
Avda. El Fuerte, Marbella, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- ATM
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Beauty Salon
- Bar/Lounge
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Desk
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Cable/Satellite
Hotel Saray
Superior First-Class
Moorish touches, rooms with Nazari styled decor, restaurant and gardens; set in town center next to the Congress Hall.
Location
Paseo Tierno Galvan 4, Granada, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Spa Services
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Television
- Internet Access
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Phone
Gran Hotel Conde Duque
Superior First-Class
Situated in the center of Madrid and close to the Royal Palace and museum. The elegant, air-conditioned rooms have Wi-Fi. minibar, safe and pillow menu. Amenities include a relaxed cafe, a traditional bar and a refined tea room, along with a library and a fitness room.
Location
P.Conde Val. De Suchil 5, Madrid, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
Catalonia Ramblas
First-Class
This 221 room hotel is set in a wonderful 19th century building, formerly the head office of Spain's La Vanguardia newspaper. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with terrace and a spa with exercise equipment, sauna, and Jacuzzi. The hotel restaurant serves Catalan and Mediterranean style food and the welcoming lobby bar offers a selection of snacks and beverages.
Location
Calle Pelayo 28, Barcelona, Spain
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Newspaper
- In-Room Safe
- Pay Movies
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
