✦ Dec 25, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 · $1,785 Per Person ✦

Morocco, Andalusia & Madrid

An 8-day Islamic-heritage journey — from the mosques and medinas of Morocco, across the Strait of Gibraltar in the footsteps of Tariq ibn Ziyad, into the golden cities of Andalusia: Seville, Cordoba, Granada, the Alhambra & the Alpujarra, ending in Madrid. Standard 4★ hotels, a Muslim guide throughout, and prayer times built into every day.

🕌 8 Days · 7 Nights 🇲🇦 Morocco → 🇪🇸 Spain ⛴ Ferry Across Gibraltar 🏨 Standard 4★ Hotels 🧭 Muslim Guide Throughout 🎟 Alhambra & Cordoba Included 👥 Private Group · 10–40 Pax
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8
Days / 7 Nights
8
Historic Cities
2
Countries · Continents
$1,785
Per Person · Group of 10–14
✦ Journey Highlights

Two Lands, One Story

Follow the thread of Al-Andalus from the shores of Morocco to the heart of Spain — the same route travelled in 711 AD, told through its greatest monuments.

Historic medina — Marrakesh, Morocco
🇲🇦 Morocco
Marrakesh & the Hassan II Mosque
The great Hassan II Mosque of Casablanca, the Bahia Palace, Menara Gardens and the unforgettable Jamaa El-Fnaa square.
Medina and madrasa archways — Fes & Tangier, Morocco
🇲🇦 Morocco
Fes & Tangier
The walled medina of Fes el-Bali, the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University founded in 859 CE, the old madrasas and souks — then north to Tangier, overlooking the strait.
Ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar
⛴ The Crossing
Strait of Gibraltar
Cross from Tangier to Tarifa in 45 minutes — from Africa to Europe — following the steps of Tariq ibn Ziyad in 711 AD / 92 H.
The Great Mosque of Cordoba, Spain
🇪🇸 Andalusia
Great Mosque of Cordoba
The forest of arches at the Mezquita, the Bridge of Musa ibn Nusayr, and the Calahorra Tower.
The Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
🇪🇸 Andalusia
The Alhambra, Granada
The best-preserved medieval Muslim royal palace in the world — read its walls of Qur'an, du'a and poetry with your guide.
Royal Alcazar and Plaza de España, Seville, Spain
🇪🇸 Andalusia
Seville & the Royal Alcazar
A Christian palace built in Muslim architecture, the Giralda tower, and the breathtaking Plaza de España.
✦ Christmas & New Year Departure

Dates & Price

A private group tour for 10 to 40 travellers. The more who travel with you, the lower the price per person — request a quote for your group's exact rate.

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Christmas & New Year Departure
Dec 25, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
Arrive Casablanca Fri Dec 25 · Depart Madrid Fri Jan 1
See in the New Year in Madrid after a week between Morocco, Seville, Cordoba and Granada. Arrival and departure timings flex to suit the group's flight schedule.
Price $1,785 Per person · group of 10–14 · 8 days & 7 nights · 4★ hotels · guided throughout · flights not included Single supplement: $375 if you want to have a single room
Children's Pricing
Per child, sharing a room with two adults.
AgePrice
6 – 10 years$945
3 – 5 years$675
0 – 2 yearsFree of Charge

Flights are not included in the tour price.

✦ Day by Day

The Full Itinerary

From Casablanca to Madrid — eight days tracing the shared heritage of Morocco and Muslim Spain. Prayer times are built into the daily programme.

✈Thu Dec 24 — Departure from the US
Your overnight flight to Casablanca. Flights are arranged separately and are not included in the tour price — we're happy to advise on the best routings for the group. In transit
1Fri Dec 25 — Casablanca – Marrakech
On arrival at Casablanca Airport your guide will be waiting for the group. We stop at a halal restaurant, then visit the great Hassan II Mosque. Transfer to Marrakech (approx. 3 hours), with a halal dinner stop before hotel check-in and rest. Overnight in Marrakech · Hotel Wazo 4★ or similar
2Sat Dec 26 — Marrakech – Fes
After breakfast we tour Marrakech — the Bahia Palace (entrance included), the Menara Gardens, the Medina and the beautiful bazaar. Free time at the Koutoubia Mosque, to shop, and to soak in the atmosphere of Jamaa El-Fnaa. Later we travel on to Fes, the spiritual and scholarly capital of Morocco. Breakfast included  |  Overnight in Fes · Hotel Volubilis 4★ or similar
3Sun Dec 27 — Fes – Tangier
After breakfast we explore Fes — the walled medina of Fes el-Bali, one of the largest car-free old cities in the world, the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University founded in 859 CE, the ornate madrasas of the old city, and the historic tanneries. Free time in the souks before we continue north to Tangier, arriving at the hotel to rest ahead of tomorrow's crossing. Breakfast included  |  Overnight in Tangier · Hotel Andalusia Tanger 4★ or similar
4Mon Dec 28 — Tangier – Tarifa – Seville (Fast Ferry)
After breakfast and hotel check-out we take the fast ferry to Spain, crossing the Strait of Gibraltar (Jabal Tariq) in the footsteps of Tariq ibn Ziyad and his troops in 711 AD / 92 H — a truly special experience, landing on another continent in just 45 minutes. From Tarifa we continue to Seville (approx. 2.5 hours), capital of Andalusia, for a halal lunch stop and hotel check-in. After a short rest we visit Seville's main monuments — the Royal Alcazar (a Christian palace built entirely in Muslim architecture), the Giralda tower (former minaret of the great mosque), the Muslim quarters and Plaza de España, with views of the Guadalquivir River. Here the guide and vehicle change over from our Moroccan team to our Spanish one. Breakfast included  |  Overnight in Seville · EXE Sevilla Palmera 4★ or similar
5Tue Dec 29 — Seville – Cordoba – Granada
After breakfast we travel to Cordoba (approx. 2.5 hours) to visit the Great Mosque of Cordoba (entrance and local guide included), the Bridge of Musa ibn Nusayr and the Calahorra Tower. Later we head to Granada to walk the Albayzin — the former Muslim quarter — for panoramic views of the Alhambra, and visit the Grand Mosque of Granada. Free time for souvenir shopping and a halal dinner stop. Breakfast included  |  Overnight in Granada · Macia Real de la Alhambra 4★ or similar
6Wed Dec 30 — Granada & the Alpujarra
After breakfast we drive into the Alpujarra — the green valleys and white-washed villages on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, the last refuge of Granada's Muslims after 1492. We visit the traditional village of Pampaneira, with its flat-roofed houses, narrow lanes and Berber-style architecture, and stop for a halal lunch with mountain views. Return to Granada in the afternoon for free time and a halal dinner stop. Breakfast included  |  Overnight in Granada · Macia Real de la Alhambra 4★ or similar
7Thu Dec 31 — The Alhambra – Madrid
After breakfast we visit the Alhambra (entrance and local guide included) — the most-visited monument in Spain and the best-preserved medieval Muslim royal palace in the world. Walk the royal houses of the Nasrid sultans, founded by Muhammad al-Ahmar, and "read the Alhambra" through the Arabic inscriptions on its walls — full of du'a, Qur'an and poetry — while learning the story of Granada's fall as the last Muslim kingdom. After a halal lunch stop we make our way to Madrid (approx. 4.5 hours), with photo stops at the Royal Palace, the bullring, the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, Plaza de España, Puerta de Alcalá, Puerta del Sol and the Prado avenue. Breakfast included  |  Overnight in Madrid · Eurostars Madrid Foro 4★ or similar
8Fri Jan 1 — Madrid – Airport
After breakfast, and depending on your flight departure time, you may have time to visit the "Las Rozas" Factory Outlet, where high-fashion brands are found at heavily discounted prices. Transfer to the airport approximately 4 hours before departure. Breakfast included  |  Departure

This itinerary is subject to change depending on the group's flight arrival and departure schedule. Hotels listed are indicative — final hotels are confirmed when the tour is booked, and we keep the named properties wherever possible.

✦ Good to Know

What's Included

 Tour Includes
  • 7 nights in standard 4★ hotels — sharing double/twin rooms, buffet breakfast included every morning
  • Full-time English-speaking Muslim tour guide, expert in Islamic history — guide and vehicle change over from Morocco to Spain
  • Entrance fees to the Bahia Palace (Marrakech), the Great Mosque of Cordoba and the Alhambra Palace (Granada)
  • Local English-speaking guides at the UNESCO-listed Alhambra & Cordoba Mosque
  • Fast ferry Tangier – Tarifa (45-minute crossing)
  • Private transport with Muslim guide/driver — 20-seat minibus up to 15 travellers, 50-seat coach above that, with generous luggage space
  • All vehicle running costs — petrol, parking, tolls
  • Guided and panoramic visits of every city, focused on the Islamic heritage
  • Salah times built into the daily programme
  • Free Wi-Fi in hotels · one free 0.5 L bottle of water per person daily in the vehicle
  • Airport meet-and-greet on arrival in Casablanca
 Not Included
  • International flights (into Casablanca / out of Madrid)
  • Lunch & dinner — your guide takes the group to halal and seafood restaurants where you order and pay for your own meal
  • Extras charged at the hotels
  • Tips for the guide — $6 per person per day is the customary amount
  • Travel insurance & any visa fees
  • Personal expenses & optional shopping (e.g. the Las Rozas outlet)
  • Single room supplement ($375) where applicable
 About Meals

Buffet breakfast is included at every hotel. For lunch and dinner, your guide takes the group to carefully chosen halal and seafood restaurants in each city — you order what you like and pay at the restaurant. This keeps the tour price down and lets everyone eat to their own taste and budget. Tell us about any dietary needs in the form below and we'll brief your guide.

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