Secrets of Spain & Morocco: A Small Group Adventure

Secrets of Spain & Morocco: A Small Group Adventure

16 Days
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$4690

Secrets of Spain & Morocco: A Small Group Adventure

16 Days Starting and ending in Madrid, Spain

Visiting: Madrid, Córdoba, Seville, Ronda, Tetouan, Fez, Marrakech, Rabat, Tangier, Granada

Tour operator:

Omega Tours

Tour code:

1865

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 6

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

4-99

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $4690

NB: Prices correct on 07-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Secrets of Spain & Morocco: A Small Group Adventure" and uncover the rich tapestry of cultures and landscapes across these two enchanting countries. This immersive journey offers guided visits to iconic cities such as Madrid, Seville, and Granada in Spain, and Tetouan, Chefchaouen, and Marrakech in Morocco. Enjoy luxurious accommodations in 4-star hotels, daily breakfasts, and a variety of local culinary experiences, including a Welcome Tapas Dinner in Madrid and a Flamenco masterclass in Granada. Travel in comfort with private airport transfers and a luxury coach, while indulging in unique experiences like a couscous cooking class in Fez and a tea ceremony in Marrakech. With expert guidance and 24-hour customer service support, this tour promises an unforgettable exploration of Spain and Morocco's hidden gems.

Highlights

  • Welcome Tapas Experience dinner in Madrid

  • Guided visits to the Alhambra in Granada and the Mosque in Cordoba

  • Chocolate & Churros tasting in Madrid

  • Olive Oil Tasting at a Local Almazara

  • Couscous cooking experience & lunch in Fez

  • Tea Ceremony in Marrakech

  • Flamenco experience with masterclass, show, and dinner in Granada

  • Self-guided experience in Gibraltar

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Welcome To Madrid

Location: Madrid

Accommodation Name: AC Hotel Cuzco, Madrid, or similar

Meals Included: Dinner

Arrive at the airport and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for an authentic Welcome Tapas Dinner at a local restaurant. We recommend selecting flights that arrive no later than 5 PM to fully enjoy the first day of the itinerary. Meals: D

Day 2 : Madrid Sightseeing

Location: Madrid

Accommodation Name: AC Hotel Cuzco, Madrid, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin your day with a guided city tour led by your Local Expert. Discover the highlights of Madrid, starting with the historic Barrio de la Morería, the Habsburgs District, Plaza Mayor, and Plaza de la Villa. Explore the Madrid of the Bourbons, including the urban planning of Charles III, and admire iconic landmarks such as the Royal Palace, Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains, and Puerta de Alcalá.

Continue to contemporary Madrid, with areas like Gran Vía, Castellana, the Salamanca district, as well as the commercial and financial zones of modern Madrid, including a visit to the Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium. During the tour, enjoy a tasting of typical chocolate with churros, the quintessential Madrid snack. The afternoon is at your leisure to further explore the city's wonders. Meals: B

Day 3 : Madrid, Merida & Cordoba

Location: Córdoba

Accommodation Name: Hesperia Cordoba Hotel, Cordoba, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Mérida, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre. Explore the city’s rich historical heritage before continuing to Córdoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Meals: B

Day 4 : Cordoba & Seville

Location: Seville

Accommodation Name: Melia Lebreros Hotel, Seville, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin your day with an impressive tour of Córdoba’s Mosque (entrance included) and explore other significant sites that will soothe your mind and spirit as you stroll through the narrow, winding streets of the Jewish Quarter, accompanied by your expert local guide.

In the afternoon, continue your journey towards Seville. Tonight, enjoy the opportunity to discover Andalusian cuisine at a local restaurant with your fellow travelers. Meals: B, D

Day 5 : Seville Sightseeing

Location: Seville

Accommodation Name: Melia Lebreros Hotel, Seville, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, embark on a city tour of the Andalusian capital, Seville, with your Local Expert. Visit the Cathedral, the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peter’s in Rome. Explore the Santa Cruz quarter, the setting for the tales of Carmen and the myth of Don Juan, and continue to Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España.

The afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the city. Meals: B

Day 6 : Seville, Jerez & Ronda

Location: Ronda

Accommodation Name: Catalonia Reina Victoria Hotel, Ronda, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, travel south through picturesque Andalusian villages to Jerez, where you will experience two essential elements of the Andalusian soul: wine and horses. Visit the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and enjoy a wine tasting at one of the renowned local wineries.

Continue your journey to Ronda, where you will visit an olive oil production facility at LA Organic and taste their organic olive oil. The rest of the day is at leisure to uncover the secrets of Ronda. Meals: B

Day 7 : Ronda, Gibraltar, Algeciras, Tangier & Tetouan

Location: Tetouan

Accommodation Name: Soho, La Paloma, Tetouan, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing from Ronda toward Gibraltar. Upon arrival, visit the Rock of Gibraltar, followed by free time to explore the area. Continue to Algeciras to board the ferry to Tangier. Upon arrival in Tangier, our first stop in Morocco, transfer to Tetouan, a city known as “The White Dove” with a Medina recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner at the hotel in Tetouan.

Day 8 : Tetouan, Chefchaouen & Fez

Location: Fez

Accommodation Name: Royal Mirage, Zalagh Park, Fez, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Begin the day with breakfast, followed by a panoramic visit of Tetouan’s most fascinating sites. Then, continue to Chefchaouen, famously known as the Blue City for the striking color of its houses and streets. Upon arrival, explore the city with a guided walk through Uta El Hammam square, and enjoy free time for shopping and lunch. In the afternoon, depart for Fez, passing through the scenic Rif mountain range. Arrive in Fez by late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9 : Fez Sightseeing

Location: Fez

Accommodation Name: Royal Mirage, Zalagh Park, Fez, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start the day with breakfast, followed by a full exploration of Fez, Morocco’s religious heart, founded in the 8th century by Idriss II and one of the Four Imperial Capitals. The tour includes visits to iconic sites such as the gates of the Royal Palace, the Jewish Quarter, and a fortress offering panoramic views of Fez el Bali, the ancient medina. A guided walking tour leads to the famed Bab Bou Jeloud gate, introducing a glimpse into a part of the city that retains its medieval atmosphere. Within the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, walls encase hundreds of winding alleys filled with rich scents and flavors.

Next, arrive at a traditional palace in the city for a hands-on class in preparing one of Morocco’s signature dishes, couscous. Guests will participate alongside local chefs to complete the dish, followed by lunch at the palace. In the afternoon, visit nearby vineyards for a wine-tasting session.

Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Day 10 : Fez, Casablanca & Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation Name: Palm Plaza, Ryad Ennakhil, Kenzi Rose, Marrakech, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, depart for Marrakech, traveling along the highway. Enjoy a stop in Casablanca with free time for lunch and a city visit, including highlights such as United Nations Square, the Habous Quarter, and an exterior view of the impressive Hassan II Mosque. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11 : Marrakech Sightseeing

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation Name: Palm Plaza, Ryad Ennakhil, Kenzi Rose, Marrakech, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Start the day with breakfast before embarking on a city tour of Marrakech. Begin at the grand Menara Gardens, with its scenic pavilion set amidst a vast expanse of olive trees. Continue with an exterior view of the Koutoubia Minaret, the iconic twin of Seville’s Giralda. In the old city, visit the Dar el Bacha Museum, renowned for its stunning architecture. The tour then leads to Jamaa el Fnaa square, a bustling and fascinating cultural hub, offering access to the souks and medina.

In the afternoon, explore various artisan guilds, including woodworkers, potters, tanners, and spice merchants, each showcasing Marrakech’s rich craftsmanship. Later, visit a traditional riad in the medina, where you’ll experience a special tea ceremony led by a master. Learn the art of preparing Morocco’s beloved tea, a staple of the country’s cultural heritage.

Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Day 12 : Marrakech To Rabat

Location: Rabat

Accommodation Name: Belere, Chellah, Rabat, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast, followed by an early departure for Rabat, the nation’s capital. The visit includes stops at the gates of the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V Mausoleum, and the iconic Hassan Tower. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13 : Rabat, Tangier, Tarifa & Malaga

Location: Tangier

Accommodation Name: Malaga Alameda affiliated with Melia, Malaga, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, depart for Tangier. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic tour including Cape Spartel, the palace route, and the historic Kasbah, once a defensive stronghold against pirate attacks. Transfer to the Tangier port to board a fast catamaran to Tarifa, then continue to Malaga.

Day 14 : Malaga To Granada

Location: Granada

Accommodation Name: Catalonia Granada, Melia Granada, Granada, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, explore Malaga’s historical and cultural attractions. This city is rich in history, featuring remarkable sites from the Roman era, such as its splendid theatre, to the Moorish period, represented by the Alcazaba and the Gibralfaro Castle. Continue to Granada, a true Andalusian gem nestled at the foot of the Sierra Nevada between the Darro and Genil rivers. Here, the remarkable Andalusian legacy, epitomized by the Alhambra, harmonizes with stunning Renaissance architecture. In the evening, immerse yourself in the art of flamenco with a dance lesson, followed by a dinner and flamenco show at one of Granada’s iconic venues. Afterward, enjoy the breathtaking views of Granada from one of the city’s scenic viewpoints.

Day 15 : Granada To Madrid With The Alhambra

Location: Granada

Accommodation Name: AC Hotel Cuzco, Madrid, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Start the day with breakfast at the hotel before visiting the world-famous Alhambra complex with a Local Expert (entrance included), along with the enchanting Generalife Gardens. After the visit, depart for Madrid. In the evening, gather with fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.

Day 16 : Madrid Departure

Location: Madrid

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, followed by a transfer to the airport.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation in selected 4-star hotels is included.

  • Tour Director

    An English-speaking Tour Director will accompany you throughout the journey.

  • Meals

    Daily breakfast, a Welcome Tapas Experience dinner, dinner in Seville, 6 hotel dinners in Morocco, and a farewell dinner in Madrid are included.

  • Transportation

    Transportation by luxury coach and private airport transfers as per itinerary are included.

  • Guided Visits

    Guided visits in Madrid, Cordoba (Mosque entrance included), Seville (Cathedral entrance included), Tetouan, Chefchaouen, Casablanca, Marrakech, Rabat, Fez, Malaga, and Granada (Alhambra entrance included) are included.

  • Tastings and Experiences

    Chocolate & Churros tasting in Madrid, Olive Oil Tasting at a Local Almazara, Sherry wine tasting and a visit to wineries, Couscous cooking experience & lunch in Fez, visit to local vineyards and winery with wine tasting in Fez, and a Tea Ceremony in Marrakech are included.

  • Cultural Experiences

    Visit & Ticket to Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, a self-guided experience in Gibraltar, and a Flamenco experience with masterclass, show, and dinner in Granada are included.

  • Customer Service

    Enjoy 24-hour customer service support throughout your tour.

What's Not Included

  • Airfare

    International or domestic airfare is not included.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities to guides and drivers are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included.

  • Additional Meals

    Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary are not included.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary are not included.

  • Local City Tax

    Local city tax for overnight stays is not included.

  • Visas

    Visas required for entry into the country as necessary are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included is not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with transportation by luxury coach and private airport transfers, providing a seamless and comfortable journey between destinations.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable stays in selected 4-star hotels throughout your journey, ensuring a relaxing and luxurious experience in each destination.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes accommodation in selected 4-star hotels throughout the journey.

  • Is there a tour guide available throughout the trip?

    Yes, an English-speaking Tour Director will be with you throughout the journey.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Daily breakfast is included, along with a Welcome Tapas Experience dinner, dinner in Seville, six hotel dinners in Morocco, and a farewell dinner in Madrid.

  • What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

    Transportation is provided by a luxury coach, and private airport transfers are included as per the itinerary.

  • Are there any special culinary experiences included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes a chocolate and churros tasting in Madrid, olive oil tasting at a local almazara, sherry wine tasting and a visit to wineries, a couscous cooking experience and lunch in Fez, and a tea ceremony in Marrakech.

  • What guided visits are included in the tour?

    Guided visits are included in Madrid, Cordoba (Mosque entrance included), Seville (Cathedral entrance included), Tetouan, Chefchaouen, Casablanca, Marrakech, Rabat, Fez, Malaga, and Granada (Alhambra entrance included).

  • Is there a cultural experience included in Granada?

    Yes, in Granada, you will have a flamenco experience that includes a masterclass, show, and dinner.

  • What is the self-guided experience in Gibraltar about?

    The tour includes a self-guided experience in Gibraltar, allowing you to explore the area at your own pace.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 2005

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes, please enquire for details, we'll be happy to assist wherever we can.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.

Reviews of this operator

Janifer Harland (Google Reviewer)  

Easy booking, nothing was a...

28-Oct-2023

Easy booking, nothing was a problem, prompt reply to emails. We did the Pearls of Puglia Tour. Fantastic region to explore, tour guide Sabrina was excellent and our other local guides were also great.

Joe F  

Excellent Service!

01-Mar-2020

Received excellent service and suggestions for a tour we planned for our son and daughter when they toured the Amalfi Coast in August. Hotels were all in great locations close to the action and all excellent 4 or 5 star. Would definitely use or recommend Omega tours to friends or family.

K Ruff (Google Reviewer)  

We used Omega Tours for...

09-May-2024

We used Omega Tours for a trip to Rome & the Amalfi Coast. Michael Rizzo did an outstanding job and answered all of my never ending questions. Planning and arrangements were easy with lots of suggestions and good advice. The drivers they arranged were on time, friendly and informative. The tours that they arranged were on time and the guides were well versed, our only issue was with one of the guides which isn’t a reflection on Omega. The hotels that were selected were very nice. The communication with Omega was good including when we needed some information while on the trip. I would definitely recommend them.

Zeke and Sheree Sanchez (Google Reviewer)  

We totally enjoyed our tour...

15-Jun-2024

We totally enjoyed our tour and it was certainly more than we expected. Our tour guide and our driver were excellent. Our hotels were great and Connie Astarita, our travel agent was outstanding. We will definitely recommend your company to our friends as we have already done so.

Pinx O  

I had wonderful time

04-Oct-2022

Just came back from my 11 days Portugal tours I booked through Omega tours. And I had wonderful time. I joined a small group tours, which is really great. The tour guide Myriam is one of the best tour guide I ever had. I always travel solo( and sometimes join a group tours )and tried to travel every year if I can . I am surely looking forward to booked more tours with you.

Linette Logie (Google Reviewer)  

Was pleasantly surprised that there...

02-Jul-2023

Was pleasantly surprised that there were only 4 people on the Best of Portugal tour. Our guide Cristina was fabulous and was a wealth of information on everything Portugal. A great experience overall and would highly recommend.

Guido P  

Had a great time and an amazing experience!

01-Mar-2020

Had a great time and an amazing experience. The touring company was excellent, punctual with clean buses and friendly and well informed tour guides. Hotels were nice, clean with good location, great service and good breakfast. We are recommending it to everyone and hoping one day we can repeat it.

Adair R  

Very pleased with this well organized tour of Italy

30-Apr-2022

Very pleased with this well organized tour of Italy. A great balance of sightseeing and free time. Exceptional local guide and driver. I’m not sure I would consider the hotels chosen to be 4 star - with the exception of Hotel St Martin in Rome which was great - but the others were very clean and well located. Would definitely choose Omega tours again when booking group travel.

Lisa M  

Most beautiful trip I've ever taken.

07-Jun-2022

Most beautiful trip I've ever taken. Having all my hotels and pickup and drop- offs taken care of by Omega Tours made this trip so easy to enjoy! Michael was amazing. He was always available to answer all of our questions and he made sure we had everything we needed in order to travel internationally during a crazy pandemic!

Joseph L  

Everything we experienced was exactly as described

25-Oct-2022

We took the Italy Deluxe Tour in September of 2022. Everything we experienced was exactly as described. Exceptional accommodations, travel and guides were provided in each city. Michael, our booking agent, gave us complete confidence that we had chosen the right tour operator by his attention to detail and prompt correspondence. We are delighted with Omega Tours and have already recommended them to many friends.

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    Omega Tours allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Omega Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform omega tours, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Omega Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 CAD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of omega tours charges.

    Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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