Portugal, Spain, and Morocco
February 7- March 11, 2027
Please note: this tour will be in Morocco during Ramadan.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Depart from Canada
Depart from Ottawa to Montreal airport by private motor coach. Your flight departs with Air Transat from Montreal direct to Lisbon, Portugal. Our office staff will be happy to give you flight details.
Day 2
Arrival in Portugal
Upon arrival in Lisbon, you will be transferred by private motorcoach to your hotel in the Algarve. Your Travac Tours Director will assist you with check-in.
Hotel: Hotel Algarve Casino or similar.
Day 2 to 16
Portimão, Portugal
Nestled along the stunning Algarve coastline, Portimão is renowned for its spectacular beaches, dramatic limestone cliffs, and crystal-clear waters. From the iconic Praia da Rocha to hidden coves and impressive sea caves, this vibrant coastal destination offers some of Portugal’s most breathtaking scenery. Notable local cuisine in the region includes fresh seafood, grilled sardines, cataplana, chicken piri-piri, olives, almonds, and traditional desserts.
Details and costs of optional excursions will be presented to you on your second day in Portugal. All payments for these tours must be made in Euros (cash only). Please note that all tours are non-refundable.
Day 16
Transfer from Portugal to Spain
Today your Travac Tours Director will assist you with checkout before departing for Spain. Driving time is approximately 6 hours (washroom and lunch stops en route). Once you arrive at your hotel in Spain, your Travac Tours Director will assist you with check-in.
Day 16 to 26
Costa del Sol, Spain
The Hotel Best Triton is a four-star resort hotel located beachfront in the popular holiday destination of Benalmádena near the border of Torremolinos in the Costa del Sol in southern Spain. The hotel is ideally situated along Benalmádena’s 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 stay, your Travac Tours Director will assist you with optional tours and activities ($). The optional tours are paid locally in Euros and are non-refundable. A listing of these tours along with costs will be available locally once in Spain.
The towns of Torremolinos, Málaga, Fuengirola, Mijas, Malaga, and Marbella are all close by and can be easily reached by public transportation. You will also have the opportunity to visit some of the cities in the region including Seville, Granada and the jewel of the Mediterranean, Gibraltar ($). Shopping opportunities are extensive. There are also local markets in each village that operate on different days of the week.
Day 26
Transfer to Tangier, Morocco
Today you will travel to the Spanish harbour, Tarifa, where you will board the ferry (you are responsible for taking all your luggage onto and off the ferry) to cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangier. You will have free time for lunch, followed by a panoramic tour of the city, including Cape Espartel & Hercules Grotto, and a stroll into Medina.
1 night at Hilton City Center and Residences (or similar).
Day 27
Tangier to Fez
Today you will depart Tangier and travel through the Medium Atlas Mountain range. Your first stop will be in Volubilis to visit its 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.
2 nights at Hotel Barceló Fès Medina or similar
Day 28
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), the 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 29
Fez to Rabat
En route to Rabat, the Capital of the Kingdom, we will stop for lunch (not included). Upon arrival in the afternoon, the city tour will show you the exquisite 12 th century Tower of Hassan, the bustling Kasbah, and the imposing Royal Palace (from the exterior). You will also visit the Mohamed 5 th Mausoleum and the ruins of the old mosque. Before checking in at the hotel, you will have time to see the beautiful Kasbah of Oudayas fortress, located on the Buregregs riverbank.
1 night at Hotel Le Diwan Gallery or similar.
Day 30
Rabat to Marrakech
Today you will depart to 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. Free time in the popular Corniche of Ain Daib (promenade) for lunch (not included). You will then continue to Marrakech to check in to your hotel.
3 nights at Kenzi Rose Garden & Spa or similar.
Day 31
Marrakech
Today you will have a panoramic tour of Marrakech, the Red City, where you will see 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. Optional lunch and continue visiting the medina for shopping. At the Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, you will be able to walk past snake charmers, acrobats, and other local entertainers.
Day 32
Marrakech
After breakfast, 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 33
Return to Canada
This morning your Travac Tours Director will assist you with check-out at the hotel and bring you to the airport via private coach. Your flight is direct from Marrakech to Montreal with Air Transat. Upon arrival in Montreal, you will be transferred back to Ottawa (Carlingwood Mall).
Itinerary, hotels, and flights are subject to change.
Hotel Information
Portugal: Hotel Algarve Casino or similar
Hotel Address
Av. Tomás Cabreira 51Portimão, Portugal
+351 282 402 000
Spain: Hotel Best Triton or similar
Hotel Address
Av. Antonio Machado, 29, 29630Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain
+34 952 44 32 40
Tangier: Hilton City Center and Residences or similar
Hotel Address
Rond point de la gare ferroviaireTangier , Morocco
90000
+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: Hotel Le Diwan Gallery or similar
Hotel Address
Place De L'Unité AfricaineRabat, Morocco
10005
+212 5372-62727
Marrakesh: Kenzi Rose Garden & Spa or similar
Hotel Address
Av. du Président KennedyMarrakech 40000, Morocco
+212 5244-47400