10 days in Barcelona, Madrid & Rabat Itinerary

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: walk around Parc Guell, ponder the design of The Magic Fountain, pick up some local products at La Boqueria, and wander the streets of Las Ramblas.

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Washington DC, USA to Barcelona is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Washington DC to Barcelona. In April in Barcelona, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 52°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to fly to Madrid.

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Change things up with these side-trips from Madrid: Toledo (Museo del Greco & Catedral Primada). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, walk around Parque del Retiro, don't miss a visit to Puerta del Sol, and steep yourself in history at Plaza Mayor.

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Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Madrid takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona in May, plan for little chillier nights in Madrid, with lows around 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can fly to Rabat.

On a vacation in Rabat, a World Heritage Site and Morocco's capital, you can discover the city's long and rich history while enjoying a laidback atmosphere, less touristy than in the booming Casablanca and Marrakech.

On the 5th (Fri), explore the different monuments and memorials at Chellah, steep yourself in history at Kasbah des Oudaias, and then browse the exhibits of Au Grain de Sesame. On the 6th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: learn more about the world around you at Musee De l'Abeille Vivante, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hassan Tower, then make a trip to Mausoleum of Mohammad V, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Russian Orthodox Church.

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You can fly from Madrid to Rabat in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Madrid to Rabat due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Madrid in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be warmer in Rabat, with lows of 75°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.