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Escorted tour
Spain, Portugal & Morocco: Madrid to Marrakech – 25 Days
Salamanca, Lisbon, the Algarve and Seville, then Chefchaouen, Fes, the High Atlas, the Sahara and Essaouira, in a group of up to 16.
25 days
From £3,350
Tour overview
This 25-day small-group journey crosses three countries and two continents, from the university cities of Spain and Portugal to the mountains, desert and Atlantic coast of Morocco. Groups have up to 16 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader for the Iberian section and a new leader from Marrakech. You travel by private bus, train, ferry and 4WD, and stay 24 nights: mostly in hotels, with a riad in Essaouira, one night in a family-run mountain gîte and one in a desert camp, both shared with other travellers. Breakfast is included daily, with three lunches and two dinners.
From Madrid you travel to Salamanca, a golden medieval university town, and cross into Portugal for two nights in Coimbra, with an orientation walk and an evening fado performance. In Lisbon your leader guides you through Belém and its riverside monuments, with a taste of pastéis de nata. A train takes you south to Faro in the Algarve, where a local passenger boat carries you out to one of the barrier islands. Back in Spain, you visit Seville's Real Alcázar before crossing the Strait of Gibraltar by ferry to Africa.
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In Morocco you explore the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains with a local guide, then walk through the labyrinthine medina of Fes el Bali, alive with craftsmen, tanneries and mosques. After two nights in Marrakech and its great square, Djemaa el-Fna, you hike with mules to the Berber village of Aroumd in the High Atlas.
Crossing the Tizi n'Tichka pass, you walk through the ancient ksar of Aït Benhaddou, visit the old library and underground kasbah of Tamegroute, and ride camels at sunset before a night in a Sahara camp. The route continues to Tata and Tafraoute, with a hike through the Ameln Valley's Amazigh villages, a women's argan cooperative and two nights in a riad in Essaouira, with a guided walk around its medina and sea walls, before returning to Marrakech.
The physical rating is medium, with long travel days, hikes and simple shared nights. This trip suits adventurous travellers with time to see how Europe and North Africa connect.
Trip highlights
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Fado in Coimbra (Day 3)
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Lisbon's Belém and an Algarve island boat trip (Days 6–8)
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Seville's Real Alcázar and the ferry to Africa (Days 9–10)
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Chefchaouen and the medina of Fes (Days 11–13)
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A High Atlas village and a Sahara camel ride (Days 16–18)
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The Ameln Valley and Essaouira (Days 21–23)
Your route
18 stops from Madrid to Essaouira
- Madrid Day 1
- Salamanca Day 2
- Coimbra Days 3–4
- Lisbon Days 5–6
- Faro (Algarve) Days 7–8
- Seville Day 9
- Tarifa Day 10
- Chefchaouen Days 10–11
- Fes Days 12–13
- Marrakech Days 14–15 & 24
- Imlil Day 16
- Aroumd Day 16
- Ait Benhaddou Day 17
- Zagora Day 18
- Erg Chigaga Day 18
- Tata Day 19
- Tafraoute Days 20–21
- Essaouira Days 22–23
Why choose this tour
Three countries and two continents in one journey, crossing to Africa by ferry. Cities, mountains, desert and coast, with a strong mix of included activities.
Best suited to
- Travellers with time for a long trip
- Adventurous travellers on a budget
- Solo travellers looking for a sociable group
- Travellers who enjoy variety
Day-by-day itinerary
25 days from Madrid, Spain to Marrakech, Morocco
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Day 1 · Madrid Arrive in Madrid
A welcome meeting at 6pm.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Salamanca Salamanca
Travel to the medieval university town for an orientation walk.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Coimbra Coimbra
Cross into Portugal for a walk and an evening of fado.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Coimbra Free day in Coimbra
Explore at leisure, perhaps visiting the Roman ruins of Conimbriga.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Lisbon Lisbon
A train through central Portugal to the capital.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Belém, Lisbon Belém
A leader-led walk and a pastéis de nata tasting.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Faro The Algarve
A train south to Faro.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Ria Formosa Island day
A local boat to one of the barrier islands.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Seville, Real Alcázar Seville
Return to Spain to visit the Real Alcázar.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Tarifa, Chefchaouen Ferry to Africa
Cross the Strait of Gibraltar and travel to Chefchaouen.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 11 · Chefchaouen Chefchaouen
A walking tour of the blue city with a local guide.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Fes Fes
Travel by minibus to Fes.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Fes el Bali Fes medina
A guided walk through the medieval medina.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 14 · Marrakech, Djemaa el-Fna Marrakech
A train to Marrakech and a visit to the great square.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 15 · Marrakech Free day in Marrakech
Explore at your own pace and meet your new leader.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 16 · Imlil, Aroumd High Atlas
Hike with mules to a Berber village.
- Hotel
- Mountain gîte, shared rooms
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 17 · Tizi n'Tichka, Aït Benhaddou Aït Benhaddou
Cross the high pass and walk through the ancient ksar.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 18 · Zagora, Tamegroute, Sahara Into the Sahara
Visit Tamegroute, then ride camels at sunset.
- Hotel
- Desert camp, shared tents
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 19 · Tata Tata
Sunrise over the dunes, then a 4WD drive to Tata.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 20 · Tleta Tagmoute, Tafraoute Tafraoute
See oasis granaries on the way to Tafraoute.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 21 · Ameln Valley Ameln Valley
A hike through Amazigh villages.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 22 · Argan cooperative, Essaouira Essaouira
Visit an argan cooperative on the way to the coast.
- Hotel
- Riad
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 23 · Essaouira Essaouira
A guided walk around the medina, port and sea walls.
- Hotel
- Riad
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 24 · Marrakech Back to Marrakech
A free morning, then a bus to Marrakech.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 25 · Marrakech Trip ends
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Madrid (1 night) Hotel
- Salamanca (1 night) Hotel
- Coimbra (2 nights) Hotel
- Lisbon (2 nights) Hotel
- Faro (2 nights) Hotel
- Seville (1 night) Hotel
- Chefchaouen (2 nights) Hotel
- Fes (2 nights) Hotel
- Marrakech (2 nights) Hotel
- Aroumd (1 night) Mountain gîte, shared rooms
- Aït Benhaddou (1 night) Hotel
- Sahara (1 night) Desert camp, shared tents
- Tata (1 night) Hotel
- Tafraoute (2 nights) Hotel
- Essaouira (2 nights) Riad
- Marrakech (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 22 nights in hotels and a riad, 1 in a mountain gîte and 1 in a desert camp
- Meals 24 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
- Private bus, trains, ferry and 4WD transport
- Fado in Coimbra, a Belém walk and pastéis de nata in Lisbon
- Algarve island boat trip and Seville's Real Alcázar
- Guided walks in Chefchaouen, Fes and Essaouira
- High Atlas hike, Aït Benhaddou, Tamegroute and a Sahara camel ride
- Leaders throughout
Not included
- Flights to Madrid and from Marrakech
- Meals not listed
- Optional activities
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a private room every night — two nights are shared
- You dislike long drives — some travel days are long
- You want luxury — hotels are simple to mid-range
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
How do we cross to Morocco?
By ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar from Tarifa.
What are the shared nights like?
One night in a family-run gîte in the High Atlas and one in a Sahara desert camp, both in shared rooms or tents.
Do I need to carry my luggage in the mountains?
No. Main luggage is stored and mules carry overnight bags to Aroumd.
Will the group change?
A new leader and some new travellers join in Marrakech on Day 15.
Do I need visas?
UK visitors do not need a visa for Spain, Portugal or Morocco for a holiday stay.
How many people travel together?
Up to 16 travellers aged 15 and over.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
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PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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