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The Moroccan Explorer
11-day rail holiday from Madrid through Morocco to Marrakech
11 daysfrom $2,999
55% rail
Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour
Magnificent Morocco & Moorish Spain
Embark on the 13-day first class train vacation discovering the charms of Spain and Morocco. Uncover the majesty of their cultures and histories with our professional tour guide.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Barcelona
Arriving on Spain's Mediterranean Coast
Arrive in Barcelona and make your own way to the four-star hotel to meet the Tour Manager.
- Day 2overnight: Barcelona
Getting to know Barcelona
Panoramic sightseeing tour by coach and on foot, viewing the exterior of La Sagrada Familia and strolling La Rambla, with a free afternoon for Gaudi sites such as Casa Mila, Casa Batllo and Park Guell.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 3railovernight: Seville
Welcome to Andalucia's capital, Seville
High-speed rail in Comfort Class from Barcelona to Seville, transfer to the Old Town hotel with a free afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 4overnight: Seville
Exploring Seville and its tapas
Guided walking tour of Santa Cruz, Seville's Gothic cathedral and La Giralda, the Real Alcazar, and an introduction-to-tapas experience.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 5railovernight: Casablanca
Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco
Coach to Algeciras, ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangiers, then the Al Boraq high-speed train along the Atlantic coast to Casablanca.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 6railovernight: Fes
Discovering Casablanca and Rabat
Coach tour of Casablanca including the Hassan II Mosque, then on to Rabat for the old medina, kasbah, Oudaya Gate and Mausoleum of Mohammed V, before First Class rail to Fes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7overnight: Fes
Uncovering one of Morocco's oldest cities
Coach tour of Fes including the Royal Palace gateway, Kasbah Cherarda, Kairaouine Mosque and University, the Nejjarine Fountain and the medina souks.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 8overnight: Fes
Ancient Volubilis and the imperial city of Meknes
Guided tour of the Roman ruins of Volubilis, then Meknes including the Palace of Moulay Ismael, Bab El Mansour gateway and the Agoudal ruins.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 9railovernight: Marrakech
Through the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech
First Class rail from Fes through the Atlas foothills to Marrakech, transfer to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 10overnight: Marrakech
The sights and folklore of Marrakech
Guided sightseeing tour including the Koutoubia Mosque, Ben Youssef Madrasa and Djemaa El Fna Square, with free time in the afternoon and evening.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 11overnight: Marrakech
A day in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains
Excursion into Berber country and the Gorge of Oued Ourika, including mint tea at a traditional Berber house and a tagine cooking class with al fresco lunch.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 12overnight: Marrakech
A final free day in Marrakech
Free day, with suggestions including the Majorelle Gardens and Musee Tiskiwin, concluding with a traditional Moroccan dinner and folklore show.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 13
Tour conclusion
Final breakfast at the hotel, then check out at leisure and travel home independently.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
- 12 nights' 4 & 5-Star hotel accommodation
- 1st & Standard Class rail travel on local rail networks
- All rail, ferry and coach travel throughout your tour
- Breakfast each day, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
- All guided tours and excursions
- Group luggage transfers between hotels from Barcelona to Seville, Tangier to Marrakech
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance (not included but can be arranged)
- Flights and Airport transfers not included
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