- journey by rail, ferry and private transfer
- rich history, culture and architecture
- accommodation of great charm and style
- self-guided walking tour in Spanish cities
- private guided tour in Moroccan cities
- walking options in Andalucia’s Grazalema Sierra and Morocco’s Rif Mountains
They may be on different continents but, separated by just a narrow stretch of water, Spain and Morocco are close in every sense, and their tumultuous histories inextricably linked. When the invading Berber armies crossed the Strait of Gibraltar in 711, they brought with them a very different way of life, and the legacy of the ensuing seven centuries of Muslim rule endures to this day in Andalucia, evident not only in its architecture, but also its customs, agricultural practices, gastronomy and language.
Modern-day Spain and Morocco were once, albeit it a long time ago, part of the same land mass. Such are the similarities between Andalucia and Morocco that at times – in the Alhambra gardens or Chefchaouen’s streets – you may wonder which side of the Strait of Gibraltar you are on.
To journey from Seville, where the Moors were defeated in 1248, to Morocco via Ronda and Granada, which fell to the Christians over two centuries later, is to follow in the footsteps of the Moors as they gradually retreated towards the Maghreb. As you explore Chefchaouen, Fez and Marrakesh, you can appreciate architecture which influenced Andalucian monuments (and vice versa) and witness age-old ways of life that have changed little since the days when the Moors ruled over Spain.
This is a truly fascinating holiday. Our detailed documentation really brings the cities’ rich histories alive for you, while our city walking tours (self-guided in Spain and Chefchaouen, guided in Fez and Marrakesh) lead you not only to the main sights, but to hidden corners, too. In the evenings, you can relax at hotels of great character and charm which perfectly complement the towns and cities in which you stay.