Spain & Morocco Private Tour Itinerary
Expert Guides
Luxury Vehicles
9-Day Guided Journey
Our private tour itinerary has been designed for you to discover Spain and Morocco in style and comfort, accompanied by expert local guides and private drivers throughout.
Begin in Seville, where Moorish palaces and flamenco rhythms capture the spirit of Spain. Continue to Granada, home to the Alhambra’s sublime beauty, before crossing the Strait of Gibraltar to the shimmering shores of Tangier.
Every detail, from handpicked hotels and luxury riads to guided tours and scenic transfers, has been designed for comfort, authenticity, and ease.
Destinations on Your 9-Day Spain & Morocco Tour:
- Day 1: Arrival in Seville - Gateway to Andalusia
- Day 2: Seville’s Royal Heritage & Flamenco by Candlelight
- Day 3: Córdoba Day Trip - The City of Three Cultures
- Day 4: Granada - The Final Jewel of Al-Andalus
- Day 5: Across the Strait to Morocco
- Day 6: Tangier Highlights
- Day 7: Chefchaouen
- Day 8: Tetouan Mountains
- Day 9: Departure
What’s Included In This Tour Itinerary?
- Officially Licensed Guides
- Luxury Transport
- Private Drivers
- 24 Hour Support in English
- Fully Customizable Tour Itinerary
- Flexible Cancellation & Rescheduling
Day 1: Arrival in Seville
Private transfer • Walking Tour • Tapas dinner with local guide
Arrive in Seville, where your private driver greets you at the station or airport for a seamless transfer to your boutique hotel in the historic Santa Cruz Quarter.
After time to settle in, meet your local guide for a private walking tour, introducing the soul of Andalusia’s capital.
Stroll through the Plaza de España, a sweeping semicircle of tiled bridges and arcades surrounded by lush gardens. Continue into the Barrio Santa Cruz while your guide brings each corner to life with stories of explorers, poets, and kings who once walked these streets.
Your evening unfolds in true Sevillian fashion, a private tapas tour through La Alameda or El Arenal. Step into atmospheric taverns known only to locals, savoring jamón ibérico, salted cod fritters, and regional wines as you experience the convivial pulse of Seville by night.
Day 2 – Seville’s Royal Heritage & Flamenco Passion
Private guided tour • Alcázar Palace • Seville Cathedral & Giralda Tower • Flamenco dinner show
This morning, your private guide introduces you to Seville’s most iconic landmarks.
Begin at the Real Alcázar Palace, a masterpiece of Mudéjar architecture, where every detail reveals centuries of Islamic and Christian craftsmanship. Wander through peaceful courtyards and jasmine-scented gardens as your guide weaves tales of dynasties, diplomacy, and devotion.
Continue to the Seville Cathedral, one of the world’s largest Gothic churches and the resting place of Christopher Columbus. Climb the Giralda Tower, originally a 12th-century minaret, for panoramic views over Seville’s golden rooftops and church spires.
In the afternoon, enjoy free time to relax or shop in the city’s elegant boutiques before an unforgettable evening of flamenco.
At a renowned tablao, passion takes center stage as singers, guitarists, and dancers perform with unrestrained emotion.
Day 3: Day Trip to Córdoba
Private driver-guide full-day excursion • Mezquita • Jewish Quarter • Artisan workshops
Set out this morning with your private driver-guide for a full-day journey to Córdoba, once Europe’s most sophisticated city and a symbol of coexistence among Muslim, Jewish, and Christian faiths.
Your tour begins at the Mezquita, the Great Mosque of Córdoba, a breathtaking forest of red-and-white arches, delicate columns, and intricate mosaics.
Here, your guide shares stories of the city’s Golden Age, when scholars, poets, and physicians shaped the course of medieval knowledge.
Wander the Jewish Quarter, a labyrinth of whitewashed lanes and hidden courtyards, where bougainvillea drapes over blue-painted pots.
Visit the Synagogue of Córdoba, one of Spain’s few surviving medieval synagogues, and browse local artisan workshops that keep centuries-old leather and silver traditions alive.
In the evening, you have the option to travel east by high-speed train or private car to Granada (approx. 2.5 hours) — where the next section of your itinerary, and the splendor of the Alhambra await!
Day 4: The Alhambra & Albaicín
Private art historian guide • Alhambra Palace • Generalife Gardens • Albaicín Quarter • Sunset viewpoint
What better place to begin your exploration of Granada than with an in-depth exploration of the Alhambra Palace, one of the world’s most enchanting architectural masterpieces.
Wander through the Nasrid Palaces, where filigree stucco, carved cedar, and arabesque calligraphy tell stories of poetry, faith, and fleeting empire. Step into the Court of the Lions, where slender columns frame an exquisite marble fountain, and admire the Hall of the Ambassadors, once the heart of Granada’s royal power.
Continue to the Generalife Gardens, the summer retreat of sultans, where fountains murmur among rose terraces and cypress groves. Your guide reveals the symbolism woven into this living tapestry, a balance between art, water, and paradise.
In the afternoon, wander the Albaicín Quarter, Granada’s old Moorish neighborhood and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its cobbled lanes wind past jasmine-scented patios and whitewashed houses cascading down the hillside.
Day 5: From Granada to Tangier
Boat crossing to Morocco • Arrival in Tangier Medina
Depending on your preference, travel to either Algeciras or Málaga, where you’ll board a fast ferry across the Strait of Gibraltar, the ancient boundary between Europe and Africa.
In just over an hour, the whitewashed skyline of Tangier rises ahead, shimmering against the Moroccan coast. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by your local driver and transferred to your boutique riad in the Tangier Medina.
Step onto your rooftop terrace and listen to the distant call to prayer mingling with the sea breeze. You’ve crossed continents, yet the thread of Moorish heritage continues — a seamless bridge between Spain and Morocco.
Day 6: Tangier Highlights
Private guided tour • Kasbah & Medina • Grand Socco • Caves of Hercules
Enjoy breakfast in Tangier before meeting your local guide for an immersive introduction to Tangier’s layered charm.
Begin at the Kasbah, the ancient citadel overlooking the sea. Stroll through narrow alleys lined with blue-trimmed houses, carved wooden doors, and hidden riads. Visit the Kasbah Museum, where your guide brings centuries of history to life.
Follow your guide into the lively Medina and the Grand Socco, a vibrant square filled with the scent of mint tea, the hum of conversation, and the rhythm of daily Moroccan life.
Later, drive along the coast to the Caves of Hercules, where myth meets nature — a vast seaside grotto said to be where Hercules rested after separating Europe and Africa.
The afternoon is yours to relax, perhaps browsing local art galleries, sipping coffee at Café Hafa (a haunt of writers and musicians), or simply wandering the breezy promenade as Tangier’s light fades into gold.
Day 7: Chefchaouen
Private driver-guide full-day excursion • Chefchaouen Medina • Traditional Moroccan lunch
Your destination for today, Chefchaouen, known as the Blue City, is a photographer’s dream, a maze of indigo-washed streets, arched doorways, and flower-filled terraces.
With your private driver-guide, wander through the Medina, where local artisans handcraft woven blankets, leatherwork, and intricate pottery in family workshops. Visit the Kasbah fortress in the main square and enjoy sweeping views over the rooftops and mountain slopes.
Take the time to enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch in a courtyard restaurant, fragrant tagines, warm bread, and mint tea served amid tiled walls and mountain breezes.
In the late afternoon, return to Tangier, arriving in time to relax at your riad or enjoy a quiet dinner overlooking the harbor lights.
Day 8: Tetouan & the Mountains of the North
Private driver-guide • UNESCO-listed Tetouan Medina • Andalusian heritage • Rif Mountain vistas
Today’s private excursion takes you east toward Tetouan, a cultural gem often called “the White Dove of the North.”
The journey (approx. 1.5 hours each way) follows scenic coastal and mountain roads, offering views of both the Mediterranean and the Rif foothills.
Accompanied by your private driver-guide, explore Tetouan’s Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its authenticity and Andalusian influence.
Discover elegant architecture, intricate zellige tilework, and artisan workshops that have preserved centuries-old crafts brought from Spain during the Reconquista.
Visit the Ethnographic Museum or Royal Palace Square, where daily life unfolds at a relaxed pace, and enjoy a Moroccan-Andalusian lunch in a traditional riad.
In the afternoon, venture into the nearby Rif Mountains for sweeping vistas or a short walk through local Berber villages before returning to Tangier in the evening.
Day 9 – Farewell to Morocco
And so concludes our remarkable 9-day private tour of Spain and Morocco. Your driver guide will collect you for one last transfer to the airport as you prepare to set off on your return journey, carrying with you unforgettable memories of your trip across continents!
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With private driver-guided transfers, expert local guides, and elegant boutique stays throughout, you’ll experience Spain and Morocco in unmatched comfort and depth, two countries connected by history, beauty, and spirit.
Contact us today to begin planning your bespoke cross-continental journey, where the romance of Andalusia meets the magic of Morocco.
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