Cruise · 13 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Colour & Culture of Morocco
Thirteen nights aboard Fred. Olsen’s Bolette from Newcastle to Morocco’s medinas and Spanish ports, with time ashore in Tangier, Casablanca and Cádiz’s tapas bars along a gently paced Atlantic route.
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Departs
- 12 Feb 2028
- Sails from
- Newcastle
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Bolette
- From
- £1,399
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Two days sailing from Newcastle to El Ferrol
Visits to Tangier with tours to Marrakech and Chefchaouen
Day in Cádiz with tapas and flamenco connections
Call in Casablanca’s blend of Moorish and colonial influences
Ports in northern Spain and Portugal for quieter exploration
About the trip
Fred. Olsen’s Bolette sets off from Newcastle and crosses the North Atlantic with two days at sea before reaching El Ferrol on Spain’s northwest coast. After another day sailing, the ship docks in Tangier, gateway to Morocco’s souks and medinas, with optional excursions to Marrakech’s vast markets or Chefchaouen’s famously blue streets.
The route continues to Cádiz, an Andalusian port where Moorish history mingles with flamenco and tapas culture, then to Casablanca, where the beaches and the mix of French colonial and Moorish architecture provide a different view of Morocco. The journey concludes with calls in northern Spain’s La Coruña and the Portuguese port of Matosinhos, both offering a quieter contrast to the Mediterranean’s usual bustle.
There is no rush here, with plenty of sea days to settle into life aboard Bolette, a ship small enough to slip into these ports with ease. The return to Newcastle closes the circle, leaving time to reflect on the colours, scents and tastes of the Atlantic coast and southern Morocco.
- 1 Newcastle
- 2 El Ferrol
- 3 Tangier
- 4 Cádiz
- 5 Casablanca
- 6 Matosinhos
- 7 La Coruña
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Newcastle, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
El Ferrol, Spain
Day 4
At sea
Day 5
Tangier, Morocco
Day 6
Cádiz, Spain
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Flights
- Not needed if you join at Newcastle
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Cabin
For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Colour & Culture of Morocco?
- Colour & Culture of Morocco is a 13 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Colour & Culture of Morocco depart from?
- Colour & Culture of Morocco departs from Newcastle.
- Who operates Colour & Culture of Morocco?
- Colour & Culture of Morocco is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Bolette.
- How much does Colour & Culture of Morocco cost?
- Prices for Colour & Culture of Morocco start from £1,399, subject to availability.
The operator
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports
A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.
You book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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