16 days from London to Morocco: All the places you can see on new rail adventure through Europe
Train travel thrives in Europe, but what if it could take you beyond the continent?
New overland voyage to North Africa with free from flying travel company Byway proves that you don’t have to get on a plane to go further.
The combination of train, bus and ferry will take you on a 16 day adventure from United Kingdom to Morocco through France and Spain.
The route starts in London and passes through Nimes in Francevia Madrid and Cadiz Spainthen crosses the Strait of Gibraltar on a ferry that takes you to Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fez and Casablanca in Morocco.
How to get from London to Tangier without a flight?
On the Morocco Byway you will travel by train from London via Paris to Nimeswhere you will spend your first night. After exploring some of the best preserved Roman ruins outside of Italy, you will travel by train to Madrid via Barcelona.
Leave museums and galleries Spanish capital behind as you hop back on the train and head to the Andalusian port city of Cadiz, one of the oldest cities in Western Europe.
After an overnight rest, the bus to Tarifa will take you to the ferry to Tangier, where you will have two nights to explore the vibrant arts centre.
Chefchaouen, famous for its blue buildings, is nearby. Here you can get lost among the ornate handicrafts, Ottoman carpets and ceramics in the winding streets of the Medina.
After a four-hour bus ride to Fes, relax in your traditional riad before embarking on a guided food tour, relaxing in the Palais Amani hammam, or enjoying the sights and smells of the Chouara tannery.
Casablanca will be your last stop before returning to Tangier on the TGV Al Boraq high-speed train. A popular winter sun spot for the French before World War II, the port city is full of antique shops and markets that date back to a bygone era.
Long-distance train travel gains momentum
Train travel across Europe is an increasingly popular alternative. short haul flights – and often work faster overall.
But now more and more people are showing interest in long-haul flights. train Trips: Last year, 30% of Byway holiday bookings were for trips of 10 days or longer, compared to 5% in 2021.
Land adventure is a journey that provides access to secluded places where you cannot reach by air.
Traveling by train is also a great way to see the world with less environmental impact than to fly. According to Eurostar, flying from London to Paris emits 14 times more CO2 than traveling by train.
Demand sustainable travel According to the UK travel organization ABTA, 45% of people are aware of the environmental impact of air travel when choosing their vacation in 2022, up from 37% in 2019.
ICAO carbon emissions The calculator calculated that an economy class return flight from London to Casablanca emits 315 kg of CO2. This would be much higher if separate flights were calculated for each destination. The online carbon footprint calculator adds up to approximately 88 kg of CO2 equivalent for train and bus trips on a Byway trip.
How do free Byway rides work?
Byway offers a range of ready-to-fly itineraries and can also plan individual trips. After you enter your travel dates, the company will book transportation and accommodation for you according to your chosen itinerary.
WhatsApp support is available throughout the trip and non-standard activity suggestions are provided for each destination.
