Spain To Morocco Rail Adventure
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- Journey across two continents by rail, soaking up the ever-changing landscapes
- Discover the fabled Imperial cities of Fes, Rabat and Marrakech in Morocco
- Explore Cordoba, Granada and the Andalucian hill villages, shaped by the Moors
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Arrive in Malaga, a port city on southern Spain's Costa del Sol. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to arrive in Malaga at any time. If you would like an airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which i...
Today, we transfer to Cordoba by train (or bus depending on availability). Standing on the banks of the Guadalquivir river, Cordoba was one of the most sophisticated Moorish cities and is for many, the most beautiful city in Spain. The Arabs established themselves in ...
Today we transfer to Granada by train and spend the afternoon exploring the city on foot, discovering the main points of interest including the Albaicin, the old Moorish quarter where many Islamic traditions are retained, giving the city its characteristic look of whi...
Most of the today has been left free for your own exploration of Granada or you have the option to visit the magnificent Alhambra Palace. In 1239 Muhammad al-Ahmar, founder of the Nasrid dynasty and Sultan of Granada, began work on this, the finest example of Moorish ...
We spend the day exploring the beautiful rolling landscapes west of Ronda by bus. Arriving at the fortified Moorish hill village of Zahara is like stepping back in time. Its whitewashed terraces are dominated by an impressive Moorish tower and a Baroque church lies at...
We travel the attractive Andalucia Express route south from Ronda towards the coast through rolling countryside via the painted villages of San Roque, Castellar de la Frontera and Gaucin. On arrival at Algeciras, we transfer to the ferry port where we will say goodbye...
After breakfast we will make our way to the train station to meet the train to Meknes, one of the four Imperial cities of Morocco. After a short visit, we take a bus and travel to the ancient Roman site of Volubilis. Perfectly located on a hilltop above fertile valley...
After breakfast at the hotel, we start the day with a drive to The Merinid Tombs. The Merenid Tombs are perched on a hill above Fes and although there is little known history about the tombs themselves it's believed they date back to the 14th century. While the ruins ...
This morning we catch the morning train to the modern capital of Rabat, where we'll arrive in time for lunch. Although it was only established as the capital in 1912 by the French, Rabat's history stretches back to a settlement in the 8th century BC. On arrival we'll...
This morning we will take a train to Casablanca to visit the famous King Hassan II Mosque (optional entry), possibly the biggest religious monument for Muslims after Mecca. Finished in 1993, this magnificent building is covered in decorative Zellige tiles and has intr...
This morning we experience the heady delights of Marrakech on a guided tour of this iconic city. Renowned for its beautiful architecture, we pass the rose-coloured Koutoubia 'booksellers' Mosque and enter the Saadian tombs, a magnificent complex, showcasing intricate ...
Today is free to explore the city further at your own pace. Alternatively, for a complete change of scenery, you may choose to go on an optional visit to a nearby High Atlas village today. The High Atlas is North Africa's greatest mountain range. Populated by Berber t...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Marrakech. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Marrakech at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would l...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
Feb 2024
Moorish Spain to Marrakesh
Morocco part much better than the Spanish part.
Trusted Customer
Jan 2024
Moorish Spain to Marrakesh
Walking up to the base of Mt Toukbal. It was amazing to see countrylife
Vernon
Jun 2023
Moorish Spain to Marrakesh
Casablanca Mosque, Moroccan Railways
Trusted Customer
Apr 2023
Spain To Morocco Rail Adventure
Moorish Spain good but Morocco - all locations similar (mosque from outside and walking round a souk) - far too many shop stops in Morocco. Should include some of t...
Martin
Mar 2023
Moorish Spain to Marrakesh
Seeing many worthwhile sights
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