Spain, Portugal and Morocco Tour: 21 Days with 11 Active Days in Morocco
Madrid, Seville and Lisbon, then a flight to Marrakech and 11 days of trekking, cycling, buggies and a balloon flight in Morocco.
See the day-by-day routeAbout this Spain, Portugal and Morocco tour
This Spain, Portugal and Morocco tour is for travellers who want adventure, not only sightseeing. Ten days in Madrid, Seville and Lisbon – with bikes, hikes and the coast – then a flight to Marrakech and eleven active days in Morocco: a three-day trek in the High Atlas, a horse ride, cycling in Skoura, a buggy in the Sahara and a balloon flight over Agafay.
Adventure is what we do every day at Morocco Active Adventures. Our suppliers in Spain and Portugal arrange the city part – hotels, trains and the flights – and our own guides lead the activities in Morocco.
Background reading: Todgha Gorge on Wikipedia
Highlights of this Spain, Portugal and Morocco tour
- Madrid, Seville: hotels, trains and transfers arranged through our trusted suppliers
- A direct flight from Lisbon to Marrakech
- Three-day Azzaden valley trek
- Night in a mountain guesthouse
- Horse ride at Aït Benhaddou
- Cycling in the Skoura oasis
- Dades canyon hike
Spain, Portugal and Morocco tour: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Arrival in Madrid
Arrive in Madrid and settle into your hotel. Evening walk to the Plaza Mayor.
- 2dayDay 2
Madrid
The Prado museum and a bike ride or run around Retiro Park.
- 3dayDay 3
Toledo
Day trip to Toledo, the old capital on its hill above the Tagus.
- 4dayDay 4
Fast train to Seville
High-speed train to Seville and an evening in Santa Cruz.
- 5dayDay 5
Seville by bike
Seville is flat and full of bike lanes: the cathedral, the Alcázar and the Plaza de España on two wheels.
- 6dayDay 6
Córdoba
Day trip to Córdoba for the Mezquita and the old Jewish quarter.
- 7dayDay 7
Fly to Lisbon
Short flight to Lisbon and an evening in the Alfama.
- 8dayDay 8
Lisbon
Belém, tram 28 and the climb to the castle of São Jorge.
- 9dayDay 9
Sintra hike
A walking day in the forested hills of Sintra, from the Moorish castle to the Pena Palace.
- 10dayDay 10
Cascais & the coast
Cycle the coastal path from Cascais to the beach of Guincho, or take a surf lesson.
- 11dayDay 11
Marrakech to Imlil
Direct flight from Lisbon to Marrakech (about 1 h 45), then our driver takes you up to Imlil (about 1 h 30). Drive to the foot of the High Atlas and take a warm-up walk to the village of Aroumd.
- 12dayDay 12
Over the pass to Azzaden
Trek with a mountain guide and mules over the Tizi n’Mzik pass into the Azzaden valley.
- 13dayDay 13
Azzaden waterfalls & back to Imlil
Walk to the Ighouliden waterfall, then back over the hills through the villages of Tizi Oussem to Imlil.
- 14dayDay 14
Tichka pass & horse ride
Over the High Atlas to Aït Benhaddou, and a horse ride around the ksar in the late afternoon.
- 15dayDay 15
Skoura cycling & Dades hike
Cycle through the Skoura oasis, then hike among the red rock folds of the Dades canyon.
- 16dayDay 16
Todra climbing & camels
Rock climbing for beginners in the Todra Gorge, then Merzouga and camels at sunset to the camp.
- 17dayDay 17
Buggy & sandboarding
Sunrise on the dunes, a buggy ride, sandboarding and a visit to a nomad family.
- 18dayDay 18
Back west to Ouarzazate
The long road back west through Tinghir and the Dades, with a stop for lunch.
- 19dayDay 19
Over the Tichka to Marrakech
Cross the High Atlas to Marrakech, with a free evening in Jemaa el-Fna.
- 20dayDay 20
Balloon & Agafay quad
A hot air balloon at sunrise, then a quad ride and sunset in the stone desert of Agafay.
- 21dayDay 21
Marrakech & departure
A guided morning in the medina before your flight.
What’s included in this Spain, Portugal and Morocco tour
Included
- Spain & Portugal: hotels, transfers and train or flight tickets, arranged through our trusted suppliers
- 20 nights of accommodation as listed (riads, guesthouses and a desert camp)
- Breakfast every morning
- Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Pick-up in Madrid and drop-off in Marrakech (hotel, riad, airport)
- Camel ride as described in the programme
- Mountain guide and mule for the luggage
- Local guide for the guided visits
- Surf lessons with board and wetsuit
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and museums
- Optional activities (for example quad, buggy or balloon) unless listed
- Travel insurance
- Tips for drivers and guides
Draft based on this programme – our team confirms the exact list with your quote.
Where you stay
- Night 1Hotel in Madrid
- Night 2Hotel in Madrid
- Night 3Hotel in Madrid
- Night 4Hotel in Seville
- Night 5Hotel in Seville
- Night 6Hotel in Seville
- Night 7Hotel in Lisbon
- Night 8Hotel in Lisbon
- Night 9Hotel in Lisbon
- Night 10Hotel in Lisbon
- Night 11Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 12Guesthouse in Azzaden
- Night 13Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 14Riad near Aït Benhaddou
- Night 15Riad in Dades Valley
- Night 16Desert camp
- Night 17Riad in Merzouga
- Night 18Riad in Ouarzazate
- Night 19Riad in Marrakech
- Night 20Riad in Marrakech
Comfort level: Standard + – comfortable riads, guesthouses and a traditional desert camp, chosen by our team. Luxury camps and riads are possible on request.
Best time for this trip
Spring (April to May) and autumn (late September to October) are the best months for Spain, Portugal and Morocco together: warm days in the cities and comfortable nights in the desert. July and August are very hot in Seville and the Sahara; in winter the cities are quiet and the desert nights are cold.
- JanPossible
- FebPossible
- MarBest
- AprBest
- MayGood
- JunPossible
- JulAvoid
- AugAvoid
- SepGood
- OctBest
- NovBest
- DecPossible
What to bring for this trip
- Broken-in walking boots
- Small daypack for the trek
- Warm fleece for the mountain nights
- Waterproof jacket
- Comfortable clothes for climbing and cycling
- Long trousers for the horse ride
- Scarf or cheche for sand and dust
- Headtorch
- High-factor sun cream and sunglasses
- Refillable water bottle
Booking & payment
- How to book
- Send your request; we confirm the programme and the price in writing on WhatsApp or by email.
- Payment
- A deposit secures your booking and the balance is paid on arrival.
- Cancellation
- Our cancellation conditions are sent with your quote, before you pay anything.
- Weather & changes
- If the weather stops an activity, we adapt the day or replace the activity.
Spain, Portugal and Morocco Tour: your questions
Do I need to be fit for this tour?
Reasonably. The High Atlas trek means 5 to 6 hours of walking a day on mountain paths; the other activities (cycling, horse riding, buggy, sandboarding) are fine for beginners.
Can we climb Toubkal instead?
Yes, with good fitness: North Africa’s highest peak (4,167 m) is climbed in two days from Imlil with a night in the refuge. We can replace the Azzaden trek with it. In winter it needs crampons and is only for experienced hikers.
Quad or buggy in Merzouga?
This trip includes a buggy, which takes two people side by side and is easy for beginners. A quad is for one person and more physical – tell us if you prefer it.
What is Agafay?
A stony desert about 40 minutes from Marrakech, with views of the High Atlas. On the last full day you fly in a hot air balloon at sunrise and ride a quad there.
What our travellers say
A holistic experience
Booking a trip with Moroccan active adventures gave us the most memorable new years celebration of our lived. Our guide Mouhssin was especially talented at turning down deserted mountain/desert roads and finding beautiful riads…
Activities on this trip
Read more about each experience – what to expect, who it is for and what to bring.
Quad & buggy ridesDay 17 – Buggy & sandboardingDetails →
Camel & horseback treksDay 14 – Tichka pass & horse rideDetails →
Desert camping & stargazingDay 17 – Buggy & sandboardingDetails →
Hot air balloon rideDay 20 – Balloon & Agafay quadDetails →
Cycling & mountain bikingDay 2 – MadridDetails →
Hiking & trekking adventuresDay 1 – Arrival in MadridDetails →Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 21-day trip. They are not included in the price – ask us and we add them to your programme.
Optional · extra4x4 & off-road safaris4x4 tour around the dunes and nomad familiesSee the activity →
Optional · extraAuthentic culinary experiencesCooking class or food walk in the medinaSee the activity →Optional · extraWellness and relaxationTraditional hammam and spa timeSee the activity →Optional · extraAtlas zipline adventureZipline in the Atlas foothillsSee the activity →
Optional · extraHelicopter tourScenic flight over Marrakech and the AtlasSee the activity →Request this 21-day trip
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