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Magnificent Kingdom of Morocco and Sahara Desert 6 Nights - With THY on December 27 (New Year Special) || T326-5905
Meet at the Air Arabia Airlines counter in front of the Sabiha Gökçen Airport international departures terminal 3 hours before departure. (You must be at the airport on the evening of the day before the tour's scheduled departure date.) After baggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Casablanca on Air Arabia Airlines flight 3O438 at 00:20. Upon arrival in Casablanca at 03:25 local time, we proceed to Marrakech with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. After arriving in Marrakech, we begin exploring this city whose name comes from the Berber word "mur akush," meaning "Land of God" in the language of North Africa's oldest indigenous people, the Berbers. Marrakech, known for its narrow streets that take you back centuries, is also called the "Red City" due to its famous red walls. During our city tour, we will visit the Bahia Palace, which offers a wonderful impression of what it was like to be an aristocrat in 19th-century Morocco; the Koutoubia Minaret, one of the city's most important symbols; the Majorelle Gardens, home to plant collections from all over the world; and Djemaa El Fna square, known as the "Courtyard of Souks and Miracles," the heart of the city. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
2nd Day Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech
After breakfast at the hotel, we join the UNESCO World Heritage Grand Essaouira Tour. Essaouira, located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, has been home to civilizations since ancient times. It is known for its white-walled old medina (city center), narrow streets, and traditional markets. The city center, listed by UNESCO as a "World Heritage" site, is not only a fishing port but also a tranquil coastal town where art and culture intertwine. A very peaceful atmosphere prevails here compared to Marrakech, offering visitors a relaxing escape. This atmosphere has attracted many internationally renowned artists such as Cat Stevens, Jimi Hendrix, and Orson Welles over the years, turning the city into a center of art and culture. Recently, the town also hosted filming for the famous series Game of Thrones. During our tour, we will visit the Essaouira ramparts and Essaouira Fortress, the Essaouira Port where the fish market is located, and the world-famous Medina. While exploring Essaouira, which carries the traces of modern life with the elegance of traditional Moroccan architecture, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy shopping. After the tour, we return to our hotel in Marrakech. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
3rd Day Marrakech – Film Studios – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
After breakfast at the hotel, we head towards Ouarzazate. Our first stop along the way will be the film studios and Ait Ben Hadou. Here, we will see the film studios where movies such as The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander the Great, and the television phenomenon Game of Thrones were filmed, then we will move to Ait Ben Haddou, a historic village famous for its traditional earth architecture. Located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains on the old Saharan caravan route, this impressive settlement offers visitors a feeling of traveling through time with its high adobe walls, corner towers, and narrow streets. Aït Ben Haddou, added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987, offers incredible shots for photographers, especially when its structures turn reddish tones at sunset. Our tour's final stop is Ouarzazate, a city that has hosted many Hollywood films and artists. We arrive at our hotel in Ouarzazate and are given free time. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
4th Day Ouarzazate – Sahara Desert (Merzouga)
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards the Sahara Desert. With the desert on one side and the Atlas Mountains on the other, our first stops will be Todra Valley and M'gouna (City of Roses). Then we proceed to our hotel in Merzouga (Sahara Desert). Upon arrival, we settle into our rooms and enjoy the desert. Do not forget to photograph the night sky in the darkness of the desert and the morning sunrise. Overnight accommodation in our camp in the desert.
5th Day Sahara Desert (Merzouga) – Ifrane – Fes
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Ifrane, located at an altitude of 1,700 meters and noted for its orderly city planning. Due to its clean air, wide avenues, and mountain-house-style architecture with sloping roofs, it is known as "Switzerland of Morocco." From here, we proceed to Fes. As per the tradition of naming countries after their capitals, just like Tunisia and Algeria, Morocco takes its name from the city of Fes. Surrounded by walls built around the Fez River flowing from west to east, the city is also known as the "Mecca of the West." The Fes medina is listed as a World Heritage Site and is one of the largest and oldest urban pedestrian areas in the world. During our old city tour, we will visit the Bou Inania and Al Attarine Madrasas, unique examples of Islamic architecture; the Andalusian Mosque; the University of Karaouine, one of the world's oldest higher education institutions; Nejjarine Square; and the artisans' souk. In the tanneries in the medina where leather is processed, techniques unchanged since the Middle Ages are still used. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
6th Day Fes – Blue Chefchaouen – Fes
After breakfast at the hotel, we join the "Grand City Blue Chefchaouen" tour. This enchanting town, located in northwestern Morocco at the foot of the Rif Mountains, is famous for its blue-painted buildings and is also known as the "Blue City." Every corner and street of Chefchaouen is painted in different shades of blue, attracting visitors with its natural beauty and unique atmosphere. While strolling through the city's narrow streets, you can explore its traditional markets, handicraft shops, and local restaurants. The city also bears traces of local culture and lifestyle; the local population, keeping the Berber tradition alive, offers visitors a warm welcome. Chefchaouen's unique blue atmosphere and natural beauty have made it one of the most attractive and unforgettable destinations in Morocco. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight and dinner at the hotel.
7th Day Fes – Meknes – Rabat – Casablanca
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Meknes. Situated between the coastal plains and the peaks of the Atlas Mountains, the city has been a commercial and cultural crossroads since ancient times. Known as the "City of a Hundred Minarets," Meknes hosts many structures. During our city tour in Meknes, which holds the distinction of being one of the four royal cities of the country, we will visit Bab Mansour, the city gate with its striking Mauri-style architecture, one of the city's most important symbols; the Agdal Basin built by Molla Ismail; Lahdim Square; and Dar El Makhzen (Royal Palace). After the tour, we proceed to the magnificent capital, Rabat. Upon arrival, during our panoramic city tour, we will visit Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V built in memory of the current king's grandfather, who was a pioneer of Morocco's independence, and the Royal Palace. After the tour, we head to Casablanca. Upon arrival, our Casablanca city tour begins. As Morocco's main port, Casablanca is famous for the 1942 Hollywood film named after the city. Besides being the country's economic center, it is also the most populous city. While walking through its streets, you can observe influences from Islam, France, and the Berbers related to its rich cultural history. Among the places we will visit are Mohammed V Square, the heart of Casablanca; United Nations Square, where the past and present of Morocco are wonderfully blended; the Hassan II Mosque (exterior view), famous for its grand structure and having the second-longest minaret in the world; the Old Medina; the Hobus district, famous for its open-air markets; Ain Diab and Corniche, located on the beach strip along the Atlantic Ocean. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
8th Day Casablanca – Istanbul (Saw)
After breakfast at the hotel and checkout procedures, you will have free time. Then, at the time announced by the guide, we proceed to the airport. After baggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Air Arabia Airlines flight 3O437 at 16:50. Arrival at 23:40 local time marks the end of our tour.
What's Included
Services Included in the Price;
- Air Arabia Airlines flight tickets between Istanbul (Saw) – Casablanca // Tangier – Istanbul (Saw),
- Airport Taxes
- Transfers between airport – hotel – airport
- 7 nights half-board accommodation: 6 nights in 3*/4* hotels + 1 night camping in the desert,
- Tours of Marrakech, Essaouira, Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate, Sahara Desert, Ifrane, Fes, Chefchaouen, Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca
- Turkish-speaking guide service
Not Included
Services Not Included in the Price;
- Exit Tax for Abroad
- Travel Health Insurance
- Majorelle Gardens + Bahia Palace Entrance + Film Studios + Tourist City Taxes + Jeep and Camel Safari Tour - 175 Euro (To be paid to the guide on the first day of the tour.)
- Tips for Guide and Driver