Spain and Morocco Combination Tour
February 16- March 11, 2027
March 2-25, 2027
Enjoy the very best of the Costa del Sol with the Imperial cities of Morocco this winter with Travac!
This holiday will take you to the Costa Del Sol for a 2 week stay before leaving for Morocco.
Morocco will offer you an exhilarating mix of culture and history. Each stop has been carefully planned to illuminate Morocco’s proud heritage that dates back thousands of years.
Your tour will start in Tangier on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar and work its way south. Along the way you will visit Volubilis, Meknes, Casablanca, Marrakech and Rabat. Each offers a different perspective on the past and present life in Morocco.
Breakfast and dinner are included every day throughout this fabulous holiday.
Please note space is limited on this tour. Early booking is essential!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Depart from Canada
Depart From Carlingwood Shopping Centre to Montreal airport by motor coach. Your flight departs with Air Transat from Montreal direct to Malaga, Spain. Our office staff will be happy to give you flight details.
Day 2
Arrival in Malaga
Upon arrival in Malaga, you will be transferred to your hotel in Benalmádena by private chartered coach. Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with check-in and advise you of a meeting time for your information session on optional tours.
Day 2-17
Costa del Sol
The Hotel Best Triton is a four-star resort hotel located beachfront in the popular holiday destination of Benalmádena near the border of Torremolinos on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain. The hotel is ideally situated along Benalmádena’s pedestrian promenade, a beautiful 7-kilometer long palm tree-lined oceanfront pedestrian boulevard ideal for walking, shopping, sightseeing, and dining. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool (seasonal), a buffet restaurant, a pool bar, an extensive daytime and evening entertainment programme.
During your two- week stay, your Travac Tours Director will assist you with optional tours and activities ($). The optional tours are paid locally in Euros and once paid are non-refundable. A listing of these tours along with costs are only available locally once in Spain.
The towns of Torremolinos, Fuengirola, Mijas, Malaga, and Marbella as well as the city of Málaga are all close by and can be easily reached by public transportation. You will also have the opportunity to visit some of the cities in the region including Seville, Cordoba and the jewel of the Mediterranean, Gibraltar ($). Shopping opportunities are extensive. There are also local markets in each village that operate on different days of the week.
Hotel throughout your stay in Spain: Hotel Best Triton, Benalmádena
Day 17
Transfer to Tangier, Morocco
Today you will travel to the Spanish harbour, Tarifa, where you will board the ferry to cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangier (please note you are responsible for taking all your luggage onto and off the ferry). Upon arrival, you will have time for lunch (on your own), followed by a panoramic tour of the region, including Cape Spartel & Hercules Grotto, with a stroll into the Medina. You will then check in to your hotel for the night.
Overnight in Hilton City Center and Residences Tangier or similar
Day 18
Tangier to Fez
This morning you will depart Tangier and travel through the Medium Atlas Mountain range. The first stop will be in Volubilis to visit its famed Roman ruins. There will be a stop enroute for lunch (on your own), then on to Meknes. There you will stroll through the medina, Plaza El-Hedim and visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. The route continues to Fez, where you will check in to your hotel.
Hotel for 2 nights: Hotel Barceló Fès Medina or similar
Day 19
Fez
Today you will have a full tour of Fez, the first imperial city of Morocco, founded in the 9th century. You will visit the Jewish and Christian Quarters, the Royal Palace (from the outside), Fez’s medina (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site) with its mosques and university, the Nejarine fountain, and the Tanners Quarters, including entrance to Medersa Bouaninia.
Day 20
Fez to Rabat
This morning we will check out of our hotel to make our way to Rabat. En route to Rabat, the Capital of the Kingdom, we will stop for lunch (on your own). Upon arrival in the afternoon, we will take a city tour. You will visit the exquisite 12th century Tower of Hassan, Rabat’s bustling Kasbah, and the imposing Royal Palace (from the exterior). You will also visit the Mohamed 5th Mausoleum and the ruins of the old mosque. Before checking in to your hotel, you will have time to see the beautiful Kasbah of Oudayas fortress, located on the Buregregs riverbank.
Overnight at Le Diwan Hotel Rabat- M Gallery Collection or similar
Day 21
Rabat to Marrakech
Today you will depart for Marrakech with a brief stop in Casablanca, where you will have free time in the popular Corniche of Ain Daib promenade for lunch on your own. This will be followed by a panoramic tour of this cosmopolitan city with a visit (from the exterior) of the Hassan II Mosque, the largest functioning mosque in Africa and the 7th largest in the world. You will then continue to Marrakech to check in to your hotel.
Hotel for 3 nights: Kenzi Rose Garden & Spa or similar
Day 22
Marrakech
Today you will have a panoramic tour of Marrakech, also known as the Red City, where you will have the opportunity to tour the Menara Gardens, the 16th Century Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Jewish Quarter, and the Koutoubia Minaret. A visit is also included to the Majorelle Gardens. You will then tour Jemall el Fnaa, the vibrant heart of Marrakesh and one of the world’s most famous public squares. For nearly a thousand years, Jemall el Fnaa has served as a gathering place where merchants, entertainers, storytellers, and musicians meet. You will tour its colourful souks and markets, where spice vendors, local artisans, and textile makers sell their wares. After your tour, you will have free time to shop and explore, should you wish.
Day 23
Marrakech
After breakfast this morning, depart for an exciting excursion to Ourika Valley. You will enjoy one of the most spectacular Atlas Valleys with stunning and captivating settings. The Berbers, local inhabitants, still keep their uses and traditional way of living. You will visit a typical Berber House and experience the local atmosphere while enjoying Moroccan tea as part of their hospitality. Stop for lunch (not included) and return to your hotel in Marrakech in the afternoon.
Day 24
Return to Canada
Your Tour Director will assist with check-out and will travel with you on your transfer from the hotel to the airport via private coach. Your flight is direct from Marrakech to Montreal. Upon arrival in Montreal, you will be transferred back to the Carlingwood Mall in Ottawa by motorcoach.
Itinerary, hotels, and flights subject to change.
Hotel Information
Spain: Hotel Best Triton or similar
Hotel Address
Av. Antonio Machado, 29, 29630Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain
+34 952 44 32 40
Tangier: Hilton Tanger City Center Hotel & Residences or similar
Hotel Address
Rond point de la gare ferroviaireTangier 90000, Morocco
+212 5393-09700
Fez: Hotel Barceló Fès Medina or similar
Hotel Address
53 Av. Hassan IIFez, Morocco
30000
+212 5 35 94 88 00
Rabat: Le Diwan Hotel Rabat- M Gallery Collection or similar
Hotel Address
Place De L'Unité AfricaineRabat 10005, Morocco
+212 5372-62727
Marrakesh: Kenzi Rose Garden & Spa or similar
Hotel Address
Av. du Président KennedyMarrakech 40000, Morocco
+212 5244-47400