The Moorish Trail

The Moorish Trail

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The Moorish Trail

10 Days Starting in Madrid, Spain and ending in Casablanca, Morocco

Visiting: Madrid, Cordoba, Malaga, Tangier, Casablanca

Tour operator:

Cosmos

Tour code:

6880-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

From: $1936 $1660 Operator discount: -$194 Travel Club discount: -$83 -14%

NB: Prices correct on 09-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Follow the Moorish trail starting from Madrid, Spain and ending in Casablanca, Morocco. Discover the elegant Spanish capital on the sightseeing tour with a local guide, and then proceed to explore the pearls of Andalusia: spend three nights in Cordoba, the city featuring the Mezquita; and get to know Malaga, birthplace of Picasso on the Costa del Sol. Andalusia is associated with passionate flamenco, sunny countryside and a fascinating Moorish past, and crossing the Gibraltar Straight is the natural step to get a taste of real Moroccan culture. Immerse yourself in the northern region of this fascinating and exotic country. From the capital of Spain to the foot of the Moroccan Atlas Mountains, enjoy the diversity of views, flavors and sounds on this affordable journey of a lifetime.

Highlights

  • Explore Madrid with a guided orientation tour by a Local Guide.

  • Visit Valdepeñas, a renowned wine-making area, and its local wine museum.

  • Discover Cordoba's historic old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and visit the Mezquita.

  • Take a guided sightseeing tour in Malaga, the hometown of Pablo Picasso.

  • Ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangier, Morocco.

  • Roam the alleys of Tangier's Kasbah and consider an optional trip to Chefchaouen.

  • Tour Rabat, Morocco's capital, and visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.

Places You'll See

Hotel Chamartin The One

Crisol Jardines De Cordoba

Hotel Ilunion Mijas

Dixil Garden

Kenzi Basma

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Madrid,Spain

Location: Madrid

Welcome to Spain! Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Spain’s capital using your CosmosGO app. This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions at the welcome meeting.
ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN Welcome to Spain! Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Spain’s capital using your CosmosGO app. This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions at the welcome meeting.

Day 2: Madrid

Location: Madrid

Meals Included: Breakfast

Discover Madrid on the guided orientation tour with a Local Guide who will help you discover the city with some insider information.
MADRID Discover Madrid on the guided orientation tour with a Local Guide who will help you discover the city with some insider information. (B)

Day 3: Madrid,Valdepeñas,Cordoba

Location: Cordoba

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Valdepeñas is a wine-making area with an excellent Designation of Origin. On the town orientation, see the Plaza de España Square, with its white and blue façades, and the Asunción Parish Church, a beautiful Renaissance building. Visit the local wine museum to get an insight into the history and the cultural notions surrounding wine. Drive south to Cordoba, famous around the world for its Great Mosque, where you spend three nights.Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km
MADRID–VALDEPEÑAS–CORDOBA Valdepeñas is a wine-making area with an excellent Designation of Origin. On the town orientation, see the Plaza de España Square, with its white and blue façades, and the Asunción Parish Church, a beautiful Renaissance building. Visit the local wine museum to get an insight into the history and the cultural notions surrounding wine. Drive south to Cordoba, famous around the world for its Great Mosque, where you spend three nights.
Today’s Distance: 249 mi/ 400 km (B,D)

Day 4: Cordoba

Location: Cordoba

Meals Included: Breakfast

The historic old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with little streets ready to be explored, courtyards full of flowers, inviting squares and lively taverns. Learn more about the city on the walking tour with a Local Guide who will also take you to visit the Mezquita, one of the most beautiful examples of Muslim art in Spain. After the Christian conquest in 1523, the cathedral was built inside, and features highlights such as the main altarpiece, the Baroque altarpiece, and the mahogany choir stalls.
CORDOBA The historic old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with little streets ready to be explored, courtyards full of flowers, inviting squares and lively taverns. Learn more about the city on the walking tour with a Local Guide who will also take you to visit the Mezquita, one of the most beautiful examples of Muslim art in Spain. After the Christian conquest in 1523, the cathedral was built inside, and features highlights such as the main altarpiece, the Baroque altarpiece, and the mahogany choir stalls. (B)

Day 5: Cordoba

Location: Cordoba

Meals Included: Breakfast

The day is free for you to discover Cordoba on your own or join an optional day trip to Seville to explore with a Local Guide this very special city for the of the grandeur of its monuments and charming neighborhoods such as Triana, birthplace of many flamenco artists. See the Giralda Tower, the Cathedral, the Real Alcázar, and the monumental Plaza de España, featuring 52 mosaic-tiled benches representing all the provinces of the country.
CORDOBA The day is free for you to discover Cordoba on your own or join an optional day trip to Seville to explore with a Local Guide this very special city for the of the grandeur of its monuments and charming neighborhoods such as Triana, birthplace of many flamenco artists. See the Giralda Tower, the Cathedral, the Real Alcázar, and the monumental Plaza de España, featuring 52 mosaic-tiled benches representing all the provinces of the country. (B)

Day 6: Cordoba,Malaga,Mijas

Location: Malaga

Meals Included: Breakfast

Visit Malaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol, and discover the historic spots and the hometown of painter Pablo Picasso on the guided sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. Continue south to Mijas, set on the hills overlooking the Mediterranean. Today’s Distance: 124 mi/ 199 km
CORDOBA–MALAGA–MIJAS Visit Malaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol, and discover the historic spots and the hometown of painter Pablo Picasso on the guided sightseeing tour with a Local Guide. Continue south to Mijas, set on the hills overlooking the Mediterranean.
Today’s Distance: 124 mi/ 199 km (B)

Day 7: Mijas,Tangier,Morocco

Location: Tangier

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Take a ferry across the legendary Strait of Gibraltar, a few miles of water separating Europe from Africa, and arrive in Tangier. Today’s Distance (by coach): 83 mi/ 135 km
MIJAS–TANGIER, MOROCCO Take a ferry across the legendary Strait of Gibraltar, a few miles of water separating Europe from Africa, and arrive in Tangier.
Today’s Distance (by coach): 83 mi/ 135 km (B,D)

Day 8: Tangier

Location: Tangier

Meals Included: Breakfast

The streets of « White »Tangier are lined with lime-coated houses. Just like Delacroix or Matisse did upon their arrival, get carried away by the uniqueness of the city. At the foot of the high walls of the "Kasbah", roam through the alleys and admire the fortress that dominates the medina. Enjoy a free day on your own or consider an optional day trip to Chefchaouen, for a dreamy day in the city painted blue. Beyond its azure beauty, Chefchaouen brims with attractions and a rich heritage.
TANGIER The streets of « White »Tangier are lined with lime-coated houses. Just like Delacroix or Matisse did upon their arrival, get carried away by the uniqueness of the city. At the foot of the high walls of the "Kasbah", roam through the alleys and admire the fortress that dominates the medina. Enjoy a free day on your own or consider an optional day trip to Chefchaouen, for a dreamy day in the city painted blue. Beyond its azure beauty, Chefchaouen brims with attractions and a rich heritage. (B)

Day 9: Tangier,Rabat,Casablanca

Location: Casablanca

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leaving Tangier, heading towards Casablanca, stop in Rabat, capital of Morocco and one of the imperial cities. It is a cultural hub, rooted in history and boasting many artistic masterpieces. Continue to the bustling metropolis of Casablanca for a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, with the highlight being a visit to the Hassan II Mosque.Today’s Distance: 210 mi/ 338 km
TANGIER–RABAT–CASABLANCA Leaving Tangier, heading towards Casablanca, stop in Rabat, capital of Morocco and one of the imperial cities. It is a cultural hub, rooted in history and boasting many artistic masterpieces. Continue to the bustling metropolis of Casablanca for a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, with the highlight being a visit to the Hassan II Mosque.
Today’s Distance: 210 mi/ 338 km (B)

Day 10: End Casablanca

Location: Casablanca

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
END CASABLANCA
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation in the following hotels: Hotel Chamartin The One in Madrid, Crisol Jardines de Cordoba in Cordoba, Hotel Ilunion Mijas in Mijas, and Kenzi Basma in Casablanca.

  • Meals

    Daily breakfast (B) and some dinners (D) as specified in the itinerary.

  • Guided Tours

    Guided orientation tours with Local Guides in Madrid, Cordoba, Malaga, and Casablanca.

  • Ferry

    Ferry crossing from Mijas to Tangier across the Strait of Gibraltar.

  • Visits and Sightseeing

    Visits to various locations including the Great Mosque in Cordoba, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, and the wine museum in Valdepeñas.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional day trips such as the trip to Seville from Cordoba and the trip to Chefchaouen from Tangier.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks not included in the itinerary.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.

  • Flights

    International and domestic flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.

Accommodation

Madrid:Hotel Chamartin The One
Cordoba:Crisol Jardines de Cordoba
Mijas:Hotel Ilunion Mijas
Tangier:Dixil Garden
Casablanca:Kenzi Basma

UNESCO Sites

Casablanca Hassan Mosque 2|Historic Centre of Cordoba|Rabat (Modern Capital and Historic City)

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    You will stay at Hotel Chamartin The One in Madrid, Crisol Jardines de Cordoba in Cordoba, Hotel Ilunion Mijas in Mijas, and Kenzi Basma in Casablanca.

  • What activities are planned for the first day in Madrid?

    On the first day in Madrid, you will check into your hotel and have the rest of the day free to explore Spain's capital using the CosmosGO app. In the evening, you will meet your Tour Director and travel companions at the welcome meeting.

  • What will we do in Cordoba on the fourth day?

    On the fourth day in Cordoba, you will explore the historic old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on a walking tour with a Local Guide. You will visit the Mezquita, one of the most beautiful examples of Muslim art in Spain, and see highlights such as the main altarpiece, the Baroque altarpiece, and the mahogany choir stalls.

  • Is there any free time during the tour?

    Yes, there are several opportunities for free time during the tour. For example, on the first day in Madrid, you have the rest of the day free to explore the city. Additionally, on the fifth day in Cordoba and the eighth day in Tangier, you have free days to discover the cities on your own or join optional day trips.

  • What is the significance of Valdepeñas in the itinerary?

    Valdepeñas is a wine-making area with an excellent Designation of Origin. During the visit, you will see the Plaza de España Square, the Asunción Parish Church, and visit the local wine museum to learn about the history and cultural notions surrounding wine.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Tangier?

    In Tangier, you will take a ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar and arrive in the city. You will have a free day to explore the streets lined with lime-coated houses, roam through the alleys of the Kasbah, and admire the fortress that dominates the medina. You can also consider an optional day trip to Chefchaouen.

  • What are the highlights of the visit to Casablanca?

    In Casablanca, you will have a sightseeing tour with a Local Guide, with the highlight being a visit to the Hassan II Mosque.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1961

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.

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