A Tale of Two Countries: Marrakesh, Casablanca & Lisbon

1. Day 1 Arrival in Marrakesh

   We recommend booking airport transfers in advance (available during the booking process). 

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Spend the morning exploring the streets of Medina, Marrakesh’s old city. Get lost in the narrow alleyways and marvel at the vibrant colors of food, spices, and souvenirs that line every street. Don’t forget to check out one of Marrakesh’s most famous historical sites: the Koutoubia Mosque.
   • After lunch, you can visit Bahia Palace, a beautiful 19th-century palace with stunning gardens and incredible architecture. Spend an hour or two wandering around the courtyard and admiring all of the details from its intricate arches to carved ceilings and ornate tile work.
   • In the evening, explore the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square where you can experience traditional Moroccan music, acrobatics, and other entertaining street performances. Stop by one of the nearby restaurants for a delicious dinner before turning in for the night. 

   Another suggestion:

   • Souks and Medina Walking tour.
2. Day 2 Free Day for Personal Activities (Marrakesh)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Start your day off with a visit to Saadian Tombs – located just outside Marrakesh’s city walls, these tombs are some of Morocco’s best-preserved buildings from its Saadian Dynasty era (1557-1672). Wander amongst cedar wood carvings, stucco decoration, and glazed tiles while admiring this piece of history.
   • After lunch head over to Jardin Majorelle – a 12-acre botanical garden created by artist Jacques Majorelle. Featuring palm trees, bamboo plantations, waterfalls, and lush foliage dotted around small ponds it is definitely worth spending an afternoon here taking in all its beauty!
   • For dinner try one of Marrakesh’s famous tajines – slow-cooked stews usually made with meat and vegetables served on top of couscous or rice accompanied by some traditional Moroccan bread. 

   Another suggestion: 

   • Hot air balloon tour. 
3. Day 3 Flight to Casablanca

   We recommend booking airport transfers in advance (available during the booking process). 

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Start the day off with a traditional Moroccan breakfast, like b’ssara – a soup made from fava beans and served with bread – and msemen – flatbread filled with honey or cheese. 
   • Visit the Hassan II Mosque, located on the Casablanca waterfront. This grand religious structure is one of the largest mosques in the world, with its minaret reaching 200 meters into the sky. 
   • Take a stroll through Parc de la Ligue Arabe which features a lake, lush gardens, and plenty of places to sit down and relax. 
   • Enjoy lunch at Rick’s Café – an art deco restaurant inspired by Casablanca’s classic movie of the same name.
4. Day 4 Free Day for Personal Activities (Casablanca)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Spend the morning exploring Old Medina, an ancient walled city full of narrow alleyways lined with vendors selling handmade crafts and trinkets. 
   • Check out La Ville Nouvelle, modern Casablanca’s bustling commercial center. Browse clothing boutiques and restaurants as well as admire examples of French-influenced architecture.  
   • After lunch at La Corniche beachfront promenade, get lost in wandering down Avenue des F.A.R., admiring its colorful mix of street performers and buskers. 
   • End your day relaxing in Morocco Mall – one of Africa’s largest shopping centers featuring countless stores as well as an aquarium, cinema complex, roller coaster rides, and more!

   Another suggestion: 

   • Sightseeing Fez from Casablanca
5. Day 5 Free Day for Personal Activities (Casablanca)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Start your day off by visiting Notre Dame de Lourdes Cathedral – an imposing Roman Catholic church built in 1930 that is considered an architectural marvel due to its intricate patterns and carvings. 
   • Head over to Place Mohammed V for some people-watching while sipping on a café au lait at one of many café terraces surrounding this large square dotted with statues of famous Moroccan figures like Hassan II and Mohammed V himself.  
   • Make sure to visit Quartier Habous before lunchtime - this recently developed district features modern architecture combined with traditional Islamic design elements to create a unique area beloved by locals for its many shops and restaurants.  
   • Before heading back home, take time out to explore The Jewish Museum located in the former Neve Shalom synagogue – it houses artifacts related to Jewish life in Morocco from centuries ago till today!

   Another suggestion: 

   Sightseeing Rabat from Casablanca

    

6. Day 6 Flight to Lisbon

   We recommend booking airport transfers in advance (available during the booking process). 

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Take the day to stroll around Lisbon’s city streets.

   Visit the Chiado, Baixa, Belém, and Bairro Alto districts (Bairro Alto is known for its nightlife scene). Highlights: São Roque church, São Pedro de Alcântara garden, the ruins of Carmo church, Santa Catarina viewpoint, Luís de Camões Square, Torre de Belém, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Pastéis de Belém, Augusta street, Terreiro do Paço, Santa Justa lift. Or book here your Lisbon Foodie Walking Tour. 

   Suggestion for dinner: 

   • Lisbon Fado Night With Dinner
7. Day 7 Free Day for Personal Activities (Lisbon)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Visit the UNESCO City of Évora

   The Alentejo region of Portugal is a feast for all the senses, from its northernmost tip to its sunkissed southern shores. While the north offers visitors pastoral scenery, like horses grazing in the flatland, the central portion of the region is marked by the vast plain with rows of cornflowers blowing in the wind. As one makes their way to the Alentejo coast, wild and unmarred natural beauty awaits to awe and inspire. 

   Highlights:

   • Sé Cathedral
   • Roman Temple
   • Capela dos Ossos
   • Giraldo Square
   • Évora university
   • Água da Prata aqueduct
   • Cromlech of Almendres.

   Or book here your Évora guided tour. 

8. Day 8 Free Day for Personal Activities (Lisbon)

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Explore Sintra

   Long known as one of Portugal´s most amazing destinations, and easily considered one of the most gorgeous and unique locales in the entire world, Sintra absolutely deserves a top spot on your must-see Portugal travel itinerary. Just a stone´s throw away from the exciting capital of Lisbon, you will instantly fall in love with Sintra’s fairytale castles, idyllic and enchanting gardens, and so much more. After a visit to this Portuguese wonderland, you will feel as if you have stepped into another world entirely – it´s that wondrous and surreal!

   Highlights:

   • Pena Palace
   • Quinta da Regaleira
   • Monserrate Palace
   • Sintra National Palace
   • the Moorish Castle
   • Sintra’s Old Town.

   Or book here your Sintra escorted experience. 

9. Day 9 Return Flight Home

Available Experiences

Optional

Sightseeing Tours: Fátima Half Day

Additional cost applies

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Food & Wine Tours: Pastéis de Nata Experience

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Optional

Walking Tours: Sintra Atlantic Trail

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Optional

Sailing Boat Tours: Sunset Tour

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Sightseeing Tours: Sightseeing Casablanca from Casablanca

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Sightseeing Tours: Fez Guided Tour with Lunch from Casablanca

Additional cost applies

Optional

Sightseeing Tours: Sightseeing Rabat from Casablanca

Additional cost applies

Optional

Sightseeing Tours: Sightseeing Marrakech from Casablanca

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Thematic Tours: Marrakesh - Souks and Medina Walking Tour

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Thematic Tours: Passeio de moto4 em Marrakech

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Thematic Tours: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Breakfast

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Thematic Tours: Ourika Valley Half Day Tour

Additional cost applies