Southern Spain & Morocco

Southern Spain and Moroco—lands of spellbinding mosaics, breathtaking vistas, bright spices, festive cultures—and premier golf courses. As winter settles in at home, indulge both your zeal for adventure and passion for golf in one unforgettable voyage. Over the last ten years, top-notch courses have proliferated in this corner of the world because, in addition to scenic landscapes and piquant cuisine, its balmy Mediterranean breezes and 300 annual days of sunshine make it a year-round golfer’s and traveler’s paradise. Play on continental Europe’s preeminent courses, set amid green foothills and picturesque Andalusian villages, including Valderrama, which in 1997 became the only club outside of the United States and Great Britain to have hosted golf’s pinnacle event, the Ryder Cup. In dreamlike Morocco, leave the crowds behind and be one of the few to experience such pristine courses as the El Jadida Royal Golf Course, whose flowering dunes are backdropped by the Atlas Mountains. While sailing the blue waters between ports, our onboard golf host will provide instruction and personal feedback on your game. Should you want to take a break from golf, each day offers an alternative touring option—discover the sublime Alhambra and explore fabled Marrakech, among other sites. If you’re both a sophisticated traveler and a dedicated golfer, this unique voyage aboard the elegant Callisto is a dream come true.

Day 1
USA
Fly from the United States to Malaga, the gateway to Spain’s Costa del Sol.

Day 2
MALAGA, Costa del Sol, Spain | EMBARK
Arrive in Malaga. Meet at the airport and transfer to the port to embark Callisto. In the evening, attend a welcome cocktail reception hosted by the captain. Overnight aboard ship docked in Malaga.

Day 3
MALAGA
Golfers will enjoy the opening round of golf at Real Club de Golf Las Brisas. Near Marbella, our intimate group accesses Las Brisas, which hosted the World Cup of Golf in
1973 and 1989. This classic course is a great beginning to our golf in Spain and Morocco. Touring travelers will take a full-day excursion to Granada, site of the celebrated Alhambra, the palace-fortress of the 13th-century Nasrid sultans. With its splendid palaces, fragrant gardens and spacious courtyards, the Alhambra represents the brilliance
of Moorish culture, art and architecture.

Day 4
GIBRALTAR
Our two days in Gibraltar will make it possible to play two of europe’s finest courses, Spain’s Sotogrande and Valderrama. Golfers are first treated to Real Club de
Golf Sotogrande, a Robert Trent Jones, Sr., masterpiece on the Costa del Sol, often rated in the top ten courses in europe. Set in the foothills of the Sierra del Almeria, Sotogrande provides a memorable golf experience. Touring travelers will explore Gibraltar, the famed Rock landmark and one of Britain’s few remaining colonies. Ascend to the top of the Rock and visit Gibraltar’s main sites, including Saint Michael’s Cave, the upper Galleries
and the Gibraltar Museum. Other sites include Nelson’s Anchorage and, of course, Gibraltar’s famed tailless monkeys.

Day 5
GIBRALTAR
Today play at Club de Golf Valderrama, the perennial #1 golf course in continental Europe. venerable cork oak and olive trees frame this majestic layout and give each hole a distinctive feel. The site of the 1997 Ryder Cup and notorious for the approach shot to the 17th green, Valderrama offers one of the most superlative golf experiences worldwide. Those touring will explore the typical Andalusian “White Town” of Casares, set spectacularly on a hillside below a castle. Wander around the twisting and narrow alleyways flflanked by the architecture characteristic of the region, and enjoy the fantastic views from the Alcazar, the remains of a Moorish castle.

Day 6
TANGIER, morocco
Arrive in Tangier, Morocco’s historic city whose strategic position guarding the entrance to the Mediterranean has attracted Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths, Arabs, Portuguese, Spaniards and others. explore Tangier’s narrow lanes, and visit the interesting Old American Legation Museum.

Day 7
CASABLANCA | RABAT | CASABLANCA
After docking in Casablanca in the morning, drive to Rabat to play the Royal Dar Es Salam Golf Club, a glorious golf complex designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Royal Dar es Salam opened because of the late King Hassan II’s passion for golf and is now the heart of golf nationwide in Morocco. Touring passengers will explore Rabat, Morocco’s elegant capital, whose position on an estuary has attracted settlers from the earliest times. Visit Rabat’s historic monuments, including the Medina, which encompasses the evocative Kasbah des Oudaias, and other landmark sites.

Day 8
JORF-LASFAR | MARRAKECH | JORF-LASFAR
Arrive at the port of Jorf-Lasfar for our full-day excursion to fabled Marrakech, one of Morocco’s four Imperial Capitals, founded in the 11th century and set among gardens and palm groves. Our exploration includes the 12th-century Koutoubia Minaret; the Bahia Palace; the Ben youssef Medressa; the Jewish Quarter; and Djemma el-Fna, the city’s central square at the heart of the Medina. There will also be the opportunity to walk through Marrakech’s colorful souks before we drive back to Jorf-Lasfar to spend the night aboard ship docked in port.

Day 9
JORF-LASFAR | EL JADIDA | JORF-LASFAR
Golfers play El Jadida Royal Golf Course, recently listed by Golf Digest as the top golf course in Morocco. Situated close to the Atlantic Coast and designed by Cabell Robinson, el Jadida will capture guests with its stunning natural beauty. Those touring will explore el Jadida, whose old Medina has a distinct flavor of the Portuguese, who held the town for over 250 years from the 16th to 18th centuries. Nearby is Azemmour, another Portuguese stronghold, whose walls are built above the banks of a river and circle the city.

Day 10
CASABLANCA | DISEMBARK | USA
Disembark in Casablanca in the morning and transfer to the airport for return flights to the United States.