Wings Over Spain & Morocco 2019

Granada | The Incomparable Alhambra

Discover the Alhambra, a medieval Muslim palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site, led by a top local guide. See the delicate beauty of the Nazaries Palace, the Court of Myrtles and the intricately decorated Court of the Lions. Then, discover the gardens of the Generalife, a palace from the days of Granada’s last Arab kings.

Fez, Morocco | Land of Rich Heritage

Enjoy a private visit to the Fundación Rodríguez-Acosta Museum before boarding your privately chartered flight to Morocco, landing in Fez. Transfer to your hotel, a refurbished former palace, where you enjoy lunch. This afternoon, tour Fez el-Jedid (modern Fez). See the Royal Palace, madrasas (school-mosques), the city wall and the mellah (Jewish quarter). Tonight at your hotel, enjoy a special cocktail reception and dinner, joined by a guest speaker who reveals fascinating aspects of Moroccan culture.

Fez | Timeless Medieval City

Explore Fez el-Bali (Old Fez), the cultural heart of Morocco. Stroll the labyrinthine old quarter, with its 9,000 narrow lanes, alleys and souks. Enter the intricately detailed 14th-century Karaouine — one of the oldest universities in the world, and then visit Nejjarine Square.

Volubilis & Meknes | Roman Ruins, Sunny Vineyards

Journey overland to explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site brimming with iconic architecture and mosaics depicting mythical scenes. Proceed to a local winery outside of Meknes, for a special Chef ’s Table experience set among the region’s sun-bathed vineyards and olive groves. Enjoy a gourmet meal made from locally sourced, organic ingredients.

Erfoud | Camel Ride to Your Desert Camp

Fly to Er-Rachidia Moulay Ali Cherif, and then transfer overland to Erfoud. Enjoy lunch before rolling out into the Sahara Desert, between the towering red sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, in a 4x4 vehicle. Change modes of transport, mounting a camel to complete your journey to A&K’s exclusive nomadic tented camp. As the sun sets over the dunes, toast your desert sojourn with a Scenic Sundowner. Later, enjoy authentic Moroccan entertainment beside a campfire, before adjourning to a nearby tent for a dinner of regional dishes with wine. Slumber tonight in comfort, in the silent Sahara.

Marrakech | Arabian Horses & Moroccan Cuisine

Fly by private charter to Marrakech, saving hours of over-the-road travel time. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and a horse show featuring stunning Arabian stallions. Then, check in to your hotel — and your elegant riad room. Tonight, gather for a traditional Moroccan dinner prepared by an award-winning chef at the hotel’s restaurant.

Marrakech | Exploring the Red City

Explore Marrakech, starting at the 19th-century Bahia Palace. Then, visit the Dar El Bacha Palace. After several years of heavy rehabilitation work, the palace was reopened by his Majesty King Mohamed VI in 2017. The colorful, geometric tiles, painted ceilings and carved cedar wood are an exhibition on their own, but the palace also boasts an area for the Art of Islam, an international collection of Patty Cadby Birch that represents the four continents as well as a private, temporary, exhibition space. Savor lunch in the lively medina, followed by an opportunity to discover the labyrinthine souks and Djemaa El Fna Square.

Marrakech | Historic Gardens & Design Your Day

Ride by horse-drawn carriage to Jardin Majorelle, a picturesque garden created by French painter Jacques Majorelle and later restored by design legend Yves Saint Laurent. Tour the on-site Berber Museum and the newly opened Yves Saint Laurent Museum nearby, which reveals his vast portfolio. This afternoon, personalize your travel experience to suit your own interests by choosing from three Design Your Day activities.

DESIGN YOUR DAY | Select from these options

Learn to Cook with Moroccan Spices 
Perhaps no place on earth is more associated with fine spices than Marrakech, which you discover during a hands-on cooking class with a top local chef.

Explore the Souks of Marrakech 
Venture with an expert guide into the souks, narrow winding streets lined with shops that have been plying locally grown food and handicrafts for centuries.

Walk the Historic Jewish Quarter
Visit the mellah — a once-thriving center of Jewish life in Marrakech that shone as an example of religious freedom and tolerance — for a guided walking tour. Later, gather for a special dinner featuring entertainment by a gnaoua band.

Seville, Spain | After-Hours at the Royal Alcázar

Board a privately chartered flight to Seville, Spain, where you check in to your hotel, and then walk with your guide to the Royal Alcázar — a monumental palace — for a special after-hours visit. Finish the evening with a tapas dinner.

Seville | Private Visit to Hospital de la Caridad

Today, enjoy a guided tour of the Seville Cathedral, followed by a guided visit to the Casa de Salinas, where you meet a member of the family that owns this small, private 16th-century palace. Tonight, after dinner at a local restaurant, make a private, after-hours visit to Hospital de la Caridad, to hear Gregorian chant performed live.

Córdoba & Seville | A Vibrant Flamenco Finale

Venture by train to Córdoba, in Spain’s Andalusia region, for a walking tour of its whitewashed medieval streets. Stroll to its heart: the old Jewish quarter, part of the historic center of Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, discover the magnificent Mezquita, viewing its 10th-century splendors, and continuing to Medina Azahara, one of the main archaeological sites in Spain, before returning to Seville. Later this evening, ride by horse-drawn carriage to a private reception and farewell dinner, followed by a performance of flamenco dancing and singing — a fitting coda to your amazing Moorish adventure.

Depart Seville

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and depart.