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Grand Kingdom of Morocco & Sahara Desert & Gibraltar 7 Nights - Air Arabia Airlines, November 14 (November Break Special)
Meet at the Air Arabia Airlines counter in the international departures terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport 3 hours before departure. (You must be at the airport the evening before the scheduled departure date mentioned in the tour.) 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 the magnificent capital city of Rabat with our waiting vehicle. Following our 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 back to Casablanca. Upon arrival, our Casablanca city tour begins. As the main port of Morocco, Casablanca is famous for the 1942 Hollywood film named after the city. Besides being the economic center of the country, it is also the most densely populated city. While walking through its streets, you can observe Islamic, French, and Berber influences reflecting its rich cultural heritage. The heart of Casablanca is Mohammed V Square, the United Nations Square where the past and present of Morocco are wonderfully blended, the majestic Hassan II Mosque (exterior view) known for its grand structure and having the second tallest minaret in the world, the Old Medina, the Hobus district famous for its open-air markets, the coastal strip Ain Diab located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, and Corniche are among the places we will see. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
2.Day Casablanca – Marrakech
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Marrakech. Upon arrival in Marrakech, we begin to explore this city whose narrow streets take you back centuries ago. Named “mur akush” meaning “Land of God” in the language of the Berbers, the oldest indigenous people of North Africa, Marrakech is one of the most important tourist centers of the country and is also known as 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 means to be a nobleman from 19th-century Morocco, the Koutoubia Minaret, one of the most important symbols of the city, the Majorelle Gardens hosting 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.
3.Day Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech
After breakfast at the hotel, we join the UNESCO World Heritage Magnificent Essaouira Tour. Essaouira, whose streets have hosted civilizations since ancient times, is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and is known for its white-walled old city 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 seaside town where art and culture intertwine. A very quiet 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 Game of Thrones series. During our tour, we will visit the Essaouira ramparts and fortress, the Essaouira Port where the fish market is located, and the world-famous Medina. In Essaouira, which carries traces of modern life with the elegance of traditional Moroccan architecture, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy shopping while exploring the city. After the tour, we return to our hotel in Marrakech. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
4.Day Marrakech – Film Studios – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Ouarzazate. Our first stop along the way will be the Film Studios and Ait Ben Hadou. Here, we will visit the film studios where movies like The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander the Great, and the TV phenomenon Game of Thrones were filmed, then we will proceed 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. Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987, Aït Ben Haddou offers incredible shots for photographers, especially with its structures turning reddish tones at sunset. Our last stop on the tour is Ouarzazate, a city that has hosted many Hollywood films and artists, where we arrive at our hotel and have free time. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
5.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.
6.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.” After the tour here, we depart for Fes. In accordance with the tradition of naming countries after their capitals, just as Tunisia and Algeria are named after Tunis and Algiers respectively, 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 city center 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 İnania 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’ bazaar. 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.
7.Day Fes – Blue Chefchaouen – Tangier
After breakfast at the hotel, we join the ‘‘Magnificent City Blue Chefchaouen’’ tour. This enchanting town, located in the northwest of 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 wandering through the narrow streets of the city, you can discover traditional markets, handicraft shops, and local restaurants. The city also bears traces of local culture and lifestyle; the local people, keeping the Berber tradition alive, offer a warm welcome to visitors. Chefchaouen’s unique blue atmosphere and natural beauties have made it one of the most attractive and unforgettable destinations in Morocco. After the tour, we depart for Tangier. Upon arrival, we check into our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
8.Day Tangier & Gibraltar & Istanbul (Saw)
After breakfast at the hotel, we leave the hotel with our luggage and begin the Tangier tour. During our Tangier tour, we will view the Strait of Gibraltar, then visit the famous Heracles Cave in mythology, and after touring the historic market of Tangier, we proceed to Tangier Airport. After baggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport on Air Arabia Airlines flight 3O528 at 17:00. Arrival at 23:30 local time marks the end of our tour.
What's Included
Services Included in the Price;
- Air Arabia airline tickets between Istanbul (Saw) – Casablanca // Tangier – Istanbul (Saw),
- Airport Taxes
- Transfer services from 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, and Casablanca
- Turkish-speaking guide service
Not Included
Services Not Included in the Price;
- Exit Tax
- 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