Lisbon to Morocco
Jul 31, 2008, 8:28 am
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Lisbon to Morocco
Would appreciate advice on the following -
Am going to visit Morocco this fall, coming from US. I need to fly over the Atlantic on United (UAL metal, no code share).
Denver/Lisbon is as cheap as about $1000.
Denver/Madrid is as cheap as about $1300.
Denver/Casablanca (routes as Denver/Franfurt, Lufthansa to Casablanca), $1500
Airfare Lisbon/Casablanca is about $300 (Iberia, routes through Madrid)
Airfare Madrid/Casablanca is about 1/2 that, $150.
For me, flying into Lisbon is attractive not only for price, but I have never been in Portugal, have been in Spain, so it is another country.
Am considering - simply arriving in Lisbon - going to the train station, train to Algeciras, ferry to Cueta. Since the ferries seem to cancel for weather, would plan on returning to Lisbon 2-3 days early, which would give me time to visit Lisbon
This avoids Casablanca, and the flyertalkers seem to agree that that is a good thing.
I am having a hard time figuring the price for the train/ferry, and am wondering if in reality, I am just going to spend a lot of time and even more money, than simply flying Denver/Casablanca.
Maybe someone would route completely differently?
So - what would you recommend?
Ron
Am going to visit Morocco this fall, coming from US. I need to fly over the Atlantic on United (UAL metal, no code share).
Denver/Lisbon is as cheap as about $1000.
Denver/Madrid is as cheap as about $1300.
Denver/Casablanca (routes as Denver/Franfurt, Lufthansa to Casablanca), $1500
Airfare Lisbon/Casablanca is about $300 (Iberia, routes through Madrid)
Airfare Madrid/Casablanca is about 1/2 that, $150.
For me, flying into Lisbon is attractive not only for price, but I have never been in Portugal, have been in Spain, so it is another country.
Am considering - simply arriving in Lisbon - going to the train station, train to Algeciras, ferry to Cueta. Since the ferries seem to cancel for weather, would plan on returning to Lisbon 2-3 days early, which would give me time to visit Lisbon
This avoids Casablanca, and the flyertalkers seem to agree that that is a good thing.
I am having a hard time figuring the price for the train/ferry, and am wondering if in reality, I am just going to spend a lot of time and even more money, than simply flying Denver/Casablanca.
Maybe someone would route completely differently?
So - what would you recommend?
Ron
Aug 3, 2008, 12:13 pm
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Have you checked the fares nonstop LIS - CMN on Regional Air (FN) yet? (Mo, We, Fr, Su at this time, I believe.) Or Royal Air Maroc (AT,) every day except Wednesdays?
Using IB and MAD, you will arrive T4 (Portugal is Schengen,) and have to proceed to T4-S for the flight to CMN (UA arrives / departs T4-S.)
Lisbon is a very easy city to get around - a wonderful walking city with lots to see. MAD is somewhat less so, and the airport is a significant distance from town (though the new Metro station for T4 makes it easier.) Just my preference, but I think LIS is less expensive and offers more for the visitor.
Using IB and MAD, you will arrive T4 (Portugal is Schengen,) and have to proceed to T4-S for the flight to CMN (UA arrives / departs T4-S.)
Lisbon is a very easy city to get around - a wonderful walking city with lots to see. MAD is somewhat less so, and the airport is a significant distance from town (though the new Metro station for T4 makes it easier.) Just my preference, but I think LIS is less expensive and offers more for the visitor.
Aug 3, 2008, 12:51 pm
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I've taken the train to Algeciras, the ferry to Ceuta, and then a bus to Tangier. It's difficult traveling and not very rewarding.
If you want to experience the "real" Morocco, then go to Marrakesh. A truly amazing place.
Iberia flies from Madrid and AF from Paris. Not sure where Air Moroc flies into.
If you want to experience the "real" Morocco, then go to Marrakesh. A truly amazing place.
Iberia flies from Madrid and AF from Paris. Not sure where Air Moroc flies into.