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Casablanca and Canary Island DuoUncover 3,000 years of history in ancient C%u00e1diz before cruising to the bustling Moroccan port of Casablanca, where European, North African and Arab influences can be seen. The lanes of the city%u2019s 19th-century medina are overlooked by Moorish buildings that lead to the colonial downtown and the exotic spice and fruit stalls of the Central Market. Continue south to the Canaries where each island has its own unique identity. Step ashore in the greenest of the Canaries, La Palma, where large tracts of its laurel forests have been declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Its capital, Santa Cruz, was a hub for New World explorers and merchant traders during the Age of Exploration and its history is reflected in the 16th-century Castilian architecture. While Tenerife, whose skyline is dominated by the World Heritage Site, Mount Teide, is known for its dramatic coastal cli!s, black volcanic beaches and the lunar-like landscapes of Teide National Park. Your cruise concludes with an overnight visit to the %u2018floating garden in the Atlantic%u2019 Madeira, home to the world%u2019s largest laurel forest and Botanical Gardens.SHIP: Spirit of DiscoveryNIGHTS: 14INCLUDED EXCURSION IN EVERY PORTSAILING: January 6, 2027CRUISE CODE: SD203saga.co.uk/sd203Sailing from Portsmouth %u2022 C%u00e1diz , Spain %u2022 Casablanca, Morocco %u2022 Santa Cruz, La Palma %u2022 Santa Cruz, Tenerife %u2022 Funchal, Madeira. Returning to Portsmouth.Canary IslandsNew cruises 2027CASABLANCA, MOROCCOAt the start of the New Year, our boutique ship Spirit of Discovery will head to the winter sun of the Canaries. Expect beautiful volcanic scenery and charming villages as you go hopping around the di!erent islands. Each itinerary o!ers something a little di!erent, from the chance to explore the exotic shores of Morocco, to an overnight stay on the %u2018floral isle%u2019 of Madeira, famed for its botanical gardens. 14