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Escorted Rail Journey: London to Marrakech

Escorted Rail Journey: London to Marrakech, a rail journey with Tailor Made Rail

Take an epic journey through France and Spain to the Straits of Gibraltar and then onto the African continent by ferry, continuing via Morocco.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Barcelona

    London to Barcelona

    Guide Zak meets the group at St Pancras for the 09:30 Eurostar to Paris, RER to Gare de Lyon, then a TGV direct to Barcelona.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Cordoba

    Barcelona to Cordoba

    Morning wander to Plaça Catalunya and La Rambla, then a high-speed AVE train via Madrid Atocha to Cordoba, arriving in time for dinner.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Tangier

    Cordoba to Tangier

    Train to Algeciras, shuttle bus to the port, and a 60-minute ferry crossing to Tangier for a 2-night stay.

  4. Day 4overnight: Tangier

    Tangier

    Free day: the Kasbah Palace, Rue Es-Siaghine, or an optional escorted day trip to Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains (payable locally).

  5. Day 5overnight: Rabat

    Tangier to Rabat

    Al-Boraq high-speed service (Africa's first, running since 2018, up to 200mph) from Tanger Ville to Rabat, for a 2-night stay.

  6. Day 6overnight: Rabat

    Rabat

    Explore the walled Medina, the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Mosque and the Grand Théâtre de Rabat.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Marrakech

    Rabat to Marrakech

    Atlas train from Rabat Ville to Marrakech, arriving at lunchtime for a 3-night stay.

  8. Day 8overnight: Marrakech

    Marrakech

    Independent exploring: souks, street food, the Bahia Palace, the Musée de Marrakech and the Jardin Majorelle.

  9. Day 9overnight: Marrakech

    Marrakech

    Further independent time in Marrakech, with the guide on hand for help or advice.

  10. Day 10rail

    Depart Marrakech

    Free choice: a direct flight home from Marrakech (to London, Manchester or Birmingham), an extended stay via Fez and Casablanca, or an independent return by rail and sea.

Included

  • All rail journeys, in first class (where available)
  • Seat reservations where required
  • 9 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Ferry from Tarifa to Tangiers
  • The services of a guide for your journey from London to Marrakech
  • Despatch of tickets by email

Not included

  • Flight home from Marrakech (booked independently)
  • Optional day trip to Chefchaouen (payable locally)

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