Experience three of Europe and Africa's most captivating destinations in a single transformative 18-day journey designed specifically for high school freshmen and sophomores. Travel for Teens' Spain, Portugal & Morocco program takes you beyond typical tourist experiences, immersing you in the authentic daily lives, histories, and cultures of three countries bound by 1,300 years of shared Mediterranean and North African heritage.

Your adventure begins in Portugal's vibrant capital, Lisbon, where you'll visit the iconic San Jorge Castle, taste the secret-recipe Portuguese pastries at their birthplace, and experience traditional fado music in a local dining setting. From there, you'll venture to the enchanting mountain town of Sintra to explore the Castle of the Moors and Pena Palace, then relax on the pristine beaches of Lagos while kayaking through stunning coastal grottoes. Every meal, accommodation, and activity is carefully chosen to reflect authentic local life rather than catering to tourist expectations.

Crossing into Spain, you'll experience the soul of Andalusia in Seville—taking traditional Sevillanas dance classes, witnessing a flamenco show, and exploring the world's third-largest cathedral. In Granada, you'll walk in the footsteps of Moorish kings at the spectacular Alhambra Palace and browse the Arab marketplace's treasures. Madrid showcases Spain's cosmopolitan side, with visits to the Prado Museum's masterpieces (including Picasso's Guernica), the legendary Real Madrid stadium, and authentic churrerías where even royalty dines.

Your journey culminates in Morocco, where you'll discover how the cultures of all three countries intertwine. In Marrakech, you'll navigate the mesmerizing souks, learn to make traditional Moroccan cuisine in a cooking class, have intricate henna designs applied while sipping mint tea, and ride camels through the Atlas Mountains. A day trip to the spectacular Waterfalls of Ouzoud offers an easy hike and refreshing swim, while a visit to the coastal gem of Essaouira reveals the Argan Oil Forest and Atlantic charm.

Throughout this program, you'll develop real travel skills—navigating international public transportation, learning conversational Arabic and Spanish, and gaining the confidence to explore the world independently. Expert TFT guides weave together history, daily life, cuisine, and the arts into an experience that challenges you to step outside your comfort zone. You'll stay in carefully selected family-run hotels and authentic riads in the heart of each city, dine on all breakfasts and dinners at local establishments, and benefit from constant chaperone support and guidance. This is authentic teen travel at its finest—designed to transform not just your view of these three countries, but your view of yourself as a global citizen.