Córdoba Granada Seville Fès Meknes Rabat Marrakech

In the 8th century invading Muslim Berbers began the creation of a great kingdom in southern Spain – Andalucía. A prosperous, religiously tolerant and highly cultured society developed, which was to last for seven centuries. Although the Moorish leaders were finally expelled by the conquering Christians, they left behind a magnificent legacy.

Their memory is still enshrined in Seville’s Moorish minaret – the Giralda Tower – in the magical gardens of the Alcázar Palace, in the unparalleled beauty of the Mezquita in Córdoba and in the architectural splendour of the Alhambra in Granada. Fortunately these great artistic and creative skills found there way back to the Imperial Cities, when the Muslims and the Jews returned to Morocco. The great palaces, mosques, merdersas (Koranic schools) and riads of Fès, Meknes, Rabat and Marrakech echo with the splendours that were first created in ‘Al Andalus’.

We have created a unique historical journey, which takes you from the fascinating Moorish cities of Andalucía across to the intriguing Imperial Cities of Morocco.

This unique historical journey links the magnificent Moorish cities of Granada, Córdoba and Seville with the Imperial Cities of Fès, Meknes, Rabat and Marrakech. We can arrange accommodation in a selection of charming guesthouses and riads in both countries, which reflect the same architecture and style, the legacy left behind by the Moors. In addition, there are the wondrous sites of the Alhambra in Granada, the Mezquita in Córdoba and the Alcázar Palace in Seville to marvel at, as well as the wealth of beautiful palaces, mosques and minarets to visit in Morocco.

Two centre holiday

7 nights Andalucía

Days 1/2:
Fly from Gatwick to Malaga, pick up your car and drive to Granada. Stay 2 nights at the 15th century Casa Morisca, situated in the Moorish Albaicín quarter. This historic house has been restored, retaining many of its original features including arches with magnificent stucco, an original Moorish water feature and wooden ceilings, embellished with Arabic calligraphy.

Days 3/4/5:
A leisurely 3 hour drive to Seville, to stay 3 nights at the beautifully restored 17th century Las Casas de la Judería, in the heart of the Barrío Santa Cruz.

Days 6/7:
spend 2 nights relaxing at Casa de Medina, a stylish small guesthouse in the heart of the charming white-washed town of Medina Sidonia, close to Jerez.

Andalucían Highlights(We can pre-book entrance tickets)

• Alhambra Palace* and Generalife Gardens in Granada.
• Giralda Tower, Gothic Cathedral, Alcázar Palace in Seville.
• Visit the Mezquita in Córdoba by rail (45min) or by car (2 hours).
• Old Moorish towns of Arcos de la Frontera and Ronda.
• Historic towns of Cádiz and Jerez.

7 nights Morocco

Days 8/9/10:
Depart Spain from Tarifa by catamaran to Tangier in Northern Morocco, where you will be met by your chauffeur/guide and driven to Fès for a 3 night stay at Dar al Andalous , situated in the ancient Medina.

Day 11:
Drive to Rabat, visiting the Roman ruins at Volubilis and the Imperial City of Meknes en route. Overnight at Villa Mandarine in Rabat.

Days12/13/14:
After visiting the sights depart for Marrakech. Stay 3 nights at Riad Slitine , a magnificently restored 17th century riad, close to Jemma el Fna, Marrakech’s famous main square.

Day 15:
Fly back from Marrakech to London.

Moroccan Highlights

• Bab el Mansour Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail in Meknes.
• Medersa el Attarine, Dar Batha Museum.
• Kairouine Mosque and Tanneries in Fès.
• Royal Palace and Hassan Tower in Rabat.
• Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Minaret, Palais el Badi, Palais de la Bahia, Dar Si Said.
• Majorelle, Menara and Agdal Gardens in Marrakech.