A two-week journey through Portugal, Spain, and Morocco with Explore Travel revealed a hidden story of the Moors. From Lisbon’s azulejos to Fez’s souks, we traced history in reverse, crossing from Tarifa to Tangier where Al-Andalus came home.

Step inside Dar El Bacha, the 1910 palace once home to the Pasha of Marrakech, now a museum and the original Bacha Coffee café. From its carved cedar ceilings to the scent of freshly brewed Arabica, this is where elegance and history meet over a perfect cup.

A guided walk through Marrakech’s medina that revealed colour, chaos, and crowds, but little connection. From Koutoubia Mosque to Bahia Palace, here’s how we found our own way to Dar El Bacha.

A slow, sunlit train ride from Fez to Marrakech with Explore. Watch Morocco unfold through the window — Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca — in this lyrical travel moment.

Lose yourself in Fez el-Bali’s maze of history and craft, from the splendour of the Royal Palace to the tanneries, blacksmiths, and mosaics of Art Naji. Fez isn’t just seen, it’s felt.

Chefchaouen felt like a dream in blue. Once a fortress, later a refuge for Andalusian exiles, the town still glows with quiet faith and light.