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Madrid to Marrakech
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Start
Madrid, Spain
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Marrakech, Morocco
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Trip Code
ZMSH
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
12 breakfasts, 1 lunch
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Transport
Train, Ferry, Metro, Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi
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Hotel (14 nights)
From £2,800(15 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Wander around Salamanca's lit up Plaza Mayor by night and explore the cobblestoned streets of Seville by day – Andalusia's largest city.
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Enjoy an unforgettable Fado performance in Coimbra. Fado is an emotional form of Portuguese music which often expresses the hard realities of daily life, balancing both resignation and hopefulness.
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Make the most of your free time in Lisbon – this city has so much to offer, from its beautiful museums, monuments and parks to its famous trams, bars and restaurants.
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Buy fresh local produce at the morning market during your stay on The Algarve and soak up the sun on the calm beaches. As the day winds down, experience the magic of an unforgettable sunset over the vast Atlantic Ocean.
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Explore the twisting, colourful labyrinthine streets of the Fes and Marrakech medinas with a local guide to lead you to all of the best spots and ensure you don't get lost!
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip covers a lot of ground and the majority of travel is done by trains, ferries and public buses. It's a good time to sit back, relax and let the scenery roll past your window. Please read the Itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
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We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train stations and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, and across cobblestones. Train stations often don’t have lifts available.
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Summer temperatures can be extreme in this region (over 40C/104F). It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Many hotels in Europe and Morocco have fans, not air conditioning. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
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Space is at a premium in Europe and Morocco and your hotel is no exception. Rooms are often small, but usually the central location makes up for that. For those travelling as a duo, hotels often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
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Ramadan is an annual month-long festival, during which travel can be a rewarding cultural experience, however some regular services may not be available during the day, such as restaurants or cafes, and occasionally travel can be disrupted by events. Your leader will adjust the itinerary accordingly, but please consider this when selecting your travel dates. You’ll find dates and further information in the ‘Climate and seasonal information’ section of the Essential Trip Information.
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This trip covers a lot of ground and the majority of travel is done by trains, ferries and public buses. It's a good time to sit back, relax and let the scenery roll past your window. Please read the Itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
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We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train stations and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, and across cobblestones. Train stations often don’t have lifts available.
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Summer temperatures can be extreme in this region (over 40C/104F). It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Many hotels in Europe and Morocco have fans, not air conditioning. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
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Space is at a premium in Europe and Morocco and your hotel is no exception. Rooms are often small, but usually the central location makes up for that. For those travelling as a duo, hotels often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
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Ramadan is an annual month-long festival, during which travel can be a rewarding cultural experience, however some regular services may not be available during the day, such as restaurants or cafes, and occasionally travel can be disrupted by events. Your leader will adjust the itinerary accordingly, but please consider this when selecting your travel dates. You’ll find dates and further information in the ‘Climate and seasonal information’ section of the Essential Trip Information.
Itinerary
Walk the cobbled streets and fascinating bazaars of Spain, Portugal and Morocco
Enjoy a first-hand experience of Spanish, Portuguese and Moroccan lifestyles on this 15-day adventure through three vibrant countries. Travelling from Madrid to Marrakech, immerse yourself in the history of each destination, exploring ancient cultures through art, design, language and religion, trying local delicacies along the way. From Spanish dancing to the Algarve coastline to the fascinating Islamic architecture in Morocco, you’ll experience a collision of old and new, European and African. See a traditional Fado performance, explore museums, watch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean and discover bustling medinas which overwhelm the senses.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Madrid
- DAY 2Day 2 • Salamanca
- DAY 3Day 3 • Coimbra
- DAY 4Day 4 • Coimbra
- DAY 5Day 5 • Lisbon
- DAY 6Day 6 • Lisbon
- DAY 7Day 7 • The Algarve / Faro
- DAY 8Day 8 • The Algarve / Faro
- DAY 9Day 9 • Seville
- DAY 10Day 10 • Chefchaouen
- DAY 11Day 11 • Chefchaouen
- DAY 12Day 12 • Fes
- DAY 13Day 13 • Fes
- DAY 14Day 14 • Marrakech
- DAY 15Day 15 • Marrakech
Inclusions
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12 breakfasts, 1 lunch
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Train, Ferry, Metro, Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi
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Hotel (14 nights)
festival Included activities
circleSalamanca - Orientation walk
circleCoimbra - Orientation walk
circleCoimbra - Evening Fado Performance
circleLisbon - Sao Jorge Castle
circleLisbon - Orientation walk
circleAlgarve - Island Day Trip by Boat
circleSeville - Orientation Walk
circleChefchaouen - Walking Tour with Local Guide
circleFes - Medina walking tour
museum Optional activities
circleMadrid - Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - EUR13
circleMadrid - Museo del Prado - EUR15
circleMadrid - Real Jardín Botánico - EUR6
circleMadrid - Museo Reina Sofia - EUR12
circleMadrid - Royal Palace - EUR14
circleMadrid - Tapas Urban Adventure - EUR99
circleSalamanca - Art Nouveau & Art Deco Museum - EUR5
circleSalamanca - Unamuno House Museum - EUR4
circleSalamanca - New Cathedral - EUR5
circleSalamanca - Old Cathedral - EUR5
circleSalamanca - University of Salamanca - EUR10
circleSalamanca - Casa de Las Conchas - Free
circleCoimbra - Mondego River Boat Trip - EUR10
circleCoimbra - Cathedrals - EUR5
circleCoimbra - Conimbriga Ruins - EUR10
circleCoimbra - Portugal Dos Pequenitos - EUR15
circleCoimbra - Joanine University Library Guided Tour - EUR14
circleSintra - Palacio Nacional - EUR13
circleSintra - Palacio da Pena - EUR20
circleSintra - Return Train Ticket - EUR10
circleSintra - Castelo dos Mouros - EUR12
circleLisbon - Naval Museum - EUR7
circleLisbon - Oceanarium - EUR25
circleLisbon - Fado Show with Dinner - EUR50
circleLisbon - Gulbenkian Museum - EUR10
circleLisbon - Folk Art Museum - EUR5
circleLisbon - National Art Museum - EUR8
circleLisbon - Puppet Museum - EUR5
circleLisbon - Traditional Boat Tour - EUR15
circleLisbon - Canned Fish Tasting - EUR7
circleAlgarve - Birdwatching Tour - EUR35
circleAlgarve - Marine Wildlife Watching Tour - EUR45
circleAlgarve - Boat Trip Rio Formosa - EUR30
circleAlgarve - Fishing Trip - EUR40
circleSeville - Real Alcazar - EUR14
circleChefchaouen - Hammam (public baths) - MAD150
circleChefchaouen - Henna Tattoo - MAD50
circleMarrakech - Saadian Tombs - MAD70
circleMarrakech - Palais Badi - MAD70
circleMarrakech - Palais Bahia - MAD70
circleMarrakech - Hamam (public baths) - MAD250
circleMarrakech - A Taste Of Marrakech: Inside the Medina Urban Adventure - MAD605
circleMarrakech - Tajine Cookery Class Urban Adventure. - MAD640
circleMarrakech - Cascades d'Ouzoud Day Tour - MAD2207
circleMarrakech - Luxury Spa Hammam & Massage - MAD750
circleMarrakech - Heart of the Atlas Mountains cycling day trip with lunch - MAD2000
circleMarrakech - Medina, Palaces & Tombs Urban Adventure - MAD650
circleMarrakech - Palmery Cycling Tour - MAD540
circleMarrakech - Magical Marrakech City Cycling Tour - MAD438
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Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
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Thursday Sep 18, 2025
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Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£3,377
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Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£3,366
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Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£3,438
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Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£3,564
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Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 1 space left
£3,685
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Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£3,564
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Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£3,212
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Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£3,278
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Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£3,454
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Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for transport tickets. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
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3. Your leader will change when you arrive into the port of Tangier. After an introduction, your European leader will return to Spain, while your Moroccan leader will take care of you on the Moroccan part of the trip.
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4. Please provide your full name and passport details at the time of booking so that we can secure train tickets for you.
Reviews (116)
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Joanne and Paul
Aug 12, 2025
Our trip through Spain and Portugal wouldn’t have been the same without Giorgia. Honestly, she was amazing from start to finish — so knowledgeable, sharing just the right amount of interesting facts and stories without ever overloading us. Giorgia knew all the best local dinner spots (some of the best meals of the whole trip!) and made sure every day felt special. You could tell she genuinely cared about making our experience the best it could be. Professional, friendly, and genuinely passionate about creating a fantastic experience, Giorgia went above and beyond at every step. Could not recommend this trip more highly!
Our trip through Morocco was unforgettable thanks to Adnane. Kind, friendly, and passionate, he brought every moment to life. Wandering the souks and eating fresh goat’s cheese while watching the sun set over Chefchaouen were absolute highlights!
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Sue
Jul 31, 2025
I had a fabulous holiday with Intrepid in Spain and Portugal, knowledgeable local guides really helped. Such an amazing experience… highly recommended
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Grier
Jul 22, 2025
Intrepid is a great way to travel with guidance, confidence, while still embracing your independence. Small groups with quality guides, accommodation, food and activities included, it's perfect if you're a solo travel looking to embark on great cultural experiences and meet new people.
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Annika
Jul 12, 2025
Thanks Intrepid!! I had an amazing trip to counties I’ve been waiting to see! As always, my tour was well planned, a fair price, and an absolute adventure. I appreciate the cultural responsibility and environmental care. I’ll be back for more.
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Hiwa
Jul 11, 2025
Excellent trip, I really enjoyed it, Thank you!
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Tanya
Jul 10, 2025
I would highly recommend this trip. It was interesting the tour leaders were very informative helpful and fun. I liked the small size tour groups and like that we had plenty of free time to do our own thing at each destination
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Paris
Jul 09, 2025
A wonderful introduction to visit beautiful Spain, Portugal and Morocco. I felt fully immersed in each culture with the places we visited. A trip to be enjoyed by all kinds of travellers!
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julie-anne
Jun 14, 2025
Such a wonderful trip great with small numbers so formed great friendships.
It was all very well organized would recommend this trip
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Elena
May 22, 2025
I was impressed with my first Intrepid experience to Spain, Portugal and Morrocco. I would explain it as almost a backpack experience where they do all the hard work for you. The group leaders are very engaging and small group was great. If I had only brought less luggage, some of the public transport experiences would have been easier. Definitely will go with Intrepid again.
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Chloe
Apr 25, 2025
Highly rate this trip, from the quality of the tour leaders to the AMAZING Places you see! I will forever remember and cherish this trip!