Hi gang. We will be in Valencia Spain for a week next July and are considering adding a few days in either Barcelona, Madrid or Marrakesh. Travelling with 2 female teenagers. Leaning towards Marrakesh but wondered if anyone had experiences good or bad in any of the three? We know it will be hot! TIA!

Barcelona is loads of fun and vibrant! That would be my vote.

Barcelona is amazing for teens and Madrid too. Options are endless in both cities

Yoanella I didn’t find Madrid had the same appeal for my teens.

Omg love Barcelona, the food and the vibe… also costa brava

Marrakesh was hit by the earthquake in Sept, be sure to check how they are doing before heading that.

We just got back from Marrakech. The earthquake did not affect the city.

Terry thx it’s ok bc we are going March break and heading to Fes too.

You will love it Lexa. If you can fit it in, Chefchaouen, the "blue city" is worth a visit.

Terry I have a week only so 2 days in MaKkarech then flying into Fes; one day in FES and a day trip to the blue city and a 2 day with one overnight trip through the Sahara desert back to MaKkarech to fly home. It’s tight but I will see the blue city for a day trip.

Terry may I ask bow you got to Chefchaouen?

We were touring with Exoticca Sue.

Terry on ok I heard, reasonable tour group. Am doing my own with day tips with tour company

Lexa happy Trails to you.

Barcelona will be easy to get to from Valencia. Marrakech less so. Sitges, Cadaques, Figueres are all amazing and are on the way or around Barcelona. Madrid is amazing but is a frying pan in July so, although it’s my fave place ever, I would discourage it as there is no respite from the heat.

Valencia in July/Aug is full of escapees from Madrid where the heat kills. Barcelona is a wonderful vibrant city with character, rich history & an art deco gallery.

There is a great train service from beautiful Valencia to Barcelona. Both are great choices for the teens and adults.

if you want contrast, marrakesh.
if you want more spain, either madrid/barcelona.
marrakesh is noisy, hot, and a bit crazy, but that's what makes it worthwhile. i would do marrakesh.

I absolutely love Barcelona. Amazing food, architecture, incredible vibe. I would go back again and again if I could.

I’m surprised no one mentioned Mallorca, which is a short flight or ferry ride away from Valencia!

LOVE Valencia - food, city riverwalk, beach! Not a fan of Barcelona - far too commercialized, food is mediocre, beach sub par but Gaudi is nice to see if u do go there. I've heard so many great things about Madrid & Marrakesh!

I'm a massive Madrid fan, so that's my bias. Check out all the ancient tapas bars full of great nibbles: https://www.restaurantescentenarios.es/en/
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