WITH AIR ARABIA AIRLINES
MAJOR SAHARA DESERT TOUR
“FROM ATLANTIC OCEAN TO SAHARA DESERT IN MOROCCO”
2026
6 Nights 7 Days
DINNER INCLUDED!!!
TANGER – CHAOUEN – FEZ - IFRANE – MIDELT – ERFOUD – TODRA – M’GOUNA – OUARZAZATE - MARRAKECH – ESSAOUIRA – CASABLANCA
Tour Departure Dates
March 15 / March 22 / March 29 / April 5 / April 12 / April 19 / April 26 / May 3 / May 10 / May 17 / May 24 / May 31 / June 7 / June 14 / June 21 / June 28 / July 5 / July 12 / July 19 / September 6 / September 13 / September 20 / September 27 / October 4 / October 11 / October 18 / October 25 / November 1 / November 8 / November 15 / November 22 / November 29 / December 6 / December 13 / December 20 / December 27
Special Days :
Eid al-Fitr and April Semester: March 15
April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day: April 19
May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day: April 26
May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day: May 17
Kurban Bayramı: May 24
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day: July 12
Republic Day on October 29: October 25
November Semester: November 8
Tour Program
Day 1 ISTANBUL – TANGER – CHAOUEN – FEZ
We meet at the international terminal of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport three hours before the flight. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we depart for Tangier at 01:15 by Air Arabia Airlines 3O529 flight. Arrival in Tangier at 04:00. After passport, luggage, and customs procedures, we are greeted by our private bus at the Tangier airport and we head towards Chefchaouen. After having breakfast at the Parador hotel, we have 1 hour of free time and then we depart for Fez. Transfer to our hotel in Fez and free time, guests wishing may join our FEZ tour (30€). FEZ Extra Tour: We explore the Fes Medina on foot, visiting the shrine of Molla Idris, Kairouan Mosque, which served as a university until the 1950s, a classic Fes madrasah (any one along our route, as historically, 14 madrasahs played a significant role in the Islamization of North and West Africa), the famous tannery and copper workshops. After that, we will visit one of the most beautiful gates of the Kingdom of Morocco, the Fes Royal Palace Gate, and the Mellah (Jewish quarter).
Breakfast; At Chefchaouen Parador Hotel which is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during the free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: FES ZALAGH BOUTIQUE SKY 4* or similar.
Route: Tangier – Chaouen 112 KM, Chaouen – Fez 212 KM
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated at 19:00 depending on road conditions
Day 2 FEZ - IFRANE – MIDELT - ERFOUD
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Ifrane, located in the Atlas Mountains. Known as Morocco's Little Switzerland, Ifrane is a ski resort with attention-grabbing Swiss-style architecture. After free time here, we will have our lunch break at a local restaurant in Midelt, which is on our way. Afterwards, we will stay at our hotel in Erfoud in the Sahara Desert. Guests wishing may join the optional Sahara Desert JEEP + CAMEL sunset or sunrise tour (80€). We'll move to Merzouga, 45 km away, with the jeeps waiting for us at the hotel. At the end of this small desert safari, we will meet the camels. Cezayir is just 30 km away. Our camel journey will end on top of one of the most beautiful and high sand dunes of the Sahara desert, where we will all wait for sunset. Once darkness falls, we will return to the hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during the free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: HOTEL BELERE 4* or similar.
Route: Fez – Ifrane 64 KM, Ifrane – Midelt 136 KM, Midelt – Erfoud 208 KM
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 3 ERFOUD – TODRA – M’GOUNA - OUARZAZATE
After breakfast at the hotel, we start our journey towards Ouarzazate via Tinghir. Our day will be a story of the road. On one side, there will be desert and on the other, the Atlas Mountains. Water canals, Todra valley, and M'gouna (rose city) will be on our route to the hotel where we will arrive. Guests wishing may join our ATLAS FILM STUDIOS tour (25€). We will visit Ait Ben Haddou, used as a set for the popular TV phenomenon Game of Thrones. It also hosted the sets for many Hollywood movies such as Gladiator, Alexander, and Babel. Afterwards, we will visit the ATLAS FILM STUDIOS in Ouarzazate, which has hosted several Hollywood films and many stars like Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Martin Scorsese. The studio tour can feel like our own production, backed up by a special guide from the studio.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during the free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: IBIS QUARZAZATE 3* or similar.
Route: Erfoud – Todra 141 KM, Todra – Ouarzazate 173 KM
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 4 OUARZAZATE - MAJORELLE GARDEN – BAHIA PALACE – MARRAKECH MEDINA
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Marrakech. Guests wishing may join the optional Majorelle Garden & Bahia Palace & Marrakech Medina Shopping Tour (80 Euros). We will visit Majorelle garden, one of the most beautiful places in Marrakech. Founded by French furniture designer and painter Jaques Majorelle and renovated to its current form by the famous designer Yves Saint Laurent, we will then visit Bahia Palace adorned with zellij tiles unique to the country. We will end our tour at Marrakech’s famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square where we can find snake charmers, henna artists, dentists, fruit juice sellers, open-air restaurants, and many more activities, alongside the souk, which includes over 10,000 shops.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during the free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: HOTEL JENA 4* or similar, HOTEL BLUE SEA LE PRINTEMPS 4* or similar
Route: Ouarzazate – Marrakech 196 KM
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 5 MARRAKECH – ESSAOUIRA – MARRAKECH
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for an optional Essaouira & Atlantic Ocean Tour (80€) with guests wishing to join. First, we visit the Argan Oil Cooperative in this region with the highest density of Argan trees and learn about Argan oil. Then we reach Essaouira, located by the Atlantic Ocean, a city that reminds us of ancient Bodrum, known for its fishing harbor and a blend of art and culture. Declared as a 'World Heritage' site by UNESCO, the city has served as a backdrop for many productions including Orson Welles's Othello and the highly watched Game of Thrones. Notable sites include the city’s fortress, fishing port, and the Medina, built with inspiration from ancient Roman cities. You can immerse yourself in the narrow labyrinthine streets, discovering the city and enjoying shopping. Afterwards, we return to our hotel in Marrakech and have free time to relax.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during the free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: HOTEL JENA 4* or similar, HOTEL BLUE SEA LE PRINTEMPS 4* or similar
Route: Marrakech – Essaouira 177 KM, Essaouira – Marrakech 177 KM
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 6 MARRAKECH - CASABLANCA
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Casablanca. After checking in to the hotel, guests wishing may participate in a Rabat city tour (30€). First, we visit Oudaya Fortress, built by the Almoravids but militarily utilized by the Almohads to serve in the Andalusian conquests. It holds significant strategic importance and is one of the finest examples of later Andalusian architecture, and we will visit Mohammed V mausoleum. A brief walk in the Royal Palace Gardens may also be included if conditions allow. After completing our panoramic city tour, we return to our hotel in Casablanca.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during the free time at a place determined by the guide.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: HOTEL FORTEEN 4* or similar
Route: Marrakech – Casablanca 245 KM
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 7 CASABLANCA - ISTANBUL
We begin our day with breakfast at the hotel. After checking out of the rooms, we start our panoramic tour of Casablanca. We will visit Hassan II Mosque, Mohammed V Square, and Corniche neighborhood by the sea before heading to Casablanca airport. After ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we depart to Istanbul with Air Arabia Airlines 3O437 flight at 16:40. Arrival in Istanbul at 23:20. After a comfortable flight, we arrive in Istanbul, marking the end of our tour.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.