Air Arabia Tour to Morocco and Sahara Dunes 7 Nights - CMN-CMN

Tour details
AIR ARABIA AIRLINES
WITH AIR ARABIA
7 NIGHTS 8 DAYS
TOUR TO MOROCCO AND SAHARA DESERT
2026
7 Nights 8 Days in 4* and 5* Hotels and Desert Tent Accommodation, Includes 5 Dinners
Casablanca – Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Tinghir – Sahara Desert – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes – Chefchaouen – Tangier – Rabat – Casablanca
 
Tour Departure Dates
May 2 / May 23 / May 24 / May 30 / June 6 / June 13 / June 20 / July 18 / September 12 / September 26 / October 3 / October 10 / October 17 / October 24 / October 31 / November 7 / November 14 / November 21 / November 28 / December 12 / December 19 / December 26

 
Tour Program:
 
Day 1 – ISTANBUL
We meet at Sabiha Gökçen Airport departure terminal three hours before the flight (the day before the departure date).
 
Day 2 – ISTANBUL – CASABLANCA – MAJORELLE GARDENS – MARRAKECH
After the baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight with Air Arabia Airlines flight 30438 to Casablanca begins at 00:10. At 03:15, we arrive at Casablanca Airport, and transfer to Marrakech with our private bus. After breakfast at our hotel, we have free time. During the free time, guests who wish can participate in a full-day “Red City Marrakech Tour” (Extra 80 €). After the panoramic city tour, we visit the Bahia Palace, decorated with local tiles. During the tour, we discover the enchanting atmosphere of Marrakech, a place frequented since the early 1900s by European fashion designers, artists, musicians, and travelers. We see that medieval traditions are still maintained in the historical medina of the city. We will also visit Yves Saint Laurent's famous “Jardin Majorelle.” In this garden, one of the best examples of Moroccan architecture, we will have the chance to see and photograph unique plants. After the tour, we return to our hotel for free time, accommodation at our hotel. Guests wishing can optionally take part in the local dinner of the Berber night show Fantasia Chez Ali (Extra 70 €).
Hotel: Hotel Palm Plaza 5*, Hotel Blue Sea 4* etc.

Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time at a location determined by the guide..
Dinner:
Will be taken extra during free time at a location determined by the guide..

Route: Casablanca – Marrakech: 250 km (approximately 3 hours 30 minutes)
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 3 – MARRAKECH – ESSAOUIRA – MARRAKECH
After breakfast at the hotel, we have free time. During the free time, guests can join an extra “Essaouira Tour” (Extra 80 €). Essaouira, a former Portuguese port city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a place where art and culture intertwine on the Atlantic Ocean coast. It is known for being the filming location of Orson Welles' Othello and scenes from the Game of Thrones series. We will visit the Jewish quarter Mellah, the Portuguese fort, the famous fishing port with blue boats, and the historical market. After the tour, we return to our hotel in Marrakech for free time, accommodation at our hotel.
Hotel: Hotel Palm Plaza 5*, Hotel Blue Sea 4* etc.
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time at a location determined by the guide..
Dinner: Will be taken extra during free time at a location determined by the guide..
Route: Essaouira – Marrakech 175 km (approximately 3 hours)
Eating recommendations: You should try fresh seafood and fish.
Shopping Recommendation: Worldwide famous Moroccan Argan oil and argan oil-based cosmetic products can be purchased.
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
 
Day 4 – MARRAKECH – FILM STUDIOS – AIT BENHADDOU – OUARZAZATE
After breakfast, we head to Ouarzazate. On the way, we visit Ait Benhaddou, where many famous productions such as Gladiator, The Mummy, and Game of Thrones were filmed. After checking in to the hotel, guests will have free time. During the free time, guests can optionally join an extra “Atlas Film Studios Tour” (25 €). Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
Hotel: Karam Palace 4* etc.
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time at a location determined by the guide..
Dinner: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Route: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate: 215 km (approximately 4 hours)
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 5 – OUARZAZATE – TINGHIR – SAHARA DESERT
After breakfast, we head to Tinghir. We progress through the stunning view of the desert on one side and the Atlas Mountains on the other. On our way, we stop by the Grape City M'Gouna and the Todra Valley.
Then, we arrive at Merzouga Desert and settle into our camp. After dinner, there is free time. During the free time, guests can optionally participate in a camel sunset or sunrise tour (extra tour 40 €). Accommodation is in the camp area.
Hotel: Les Dunes de Berbere Tent Camp.
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time at a location determined by the guide..
Dinner: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Route: Ouarzazate – Tinghir: 175 km (2 hours 30 min)Tinghir – Merzouga: 200 km (3 hours)
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
 
Day 6 – SAHARA DESERT – MIDELT – IFRANE – FES
We wake up enjoying the sunrise at our special facility in the desert. After taking beautiful photos and having breakfast, we move to Ifrane. We have our lunch break at a local restaurant in Midelt. After the break, we have a chance to photograph the spectacular Ziz Valley. Then, we head to Ifrane, a tourist center noted for its Swiss-style architecture. After we take a coffee break here, we transfer to our hotel in Fes and have free time to rest. Dinner and accommodation is at our hotel.
Hotel: Zalagh Butik Sky 4*, Zalagh Park Palace 5* etc.
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time at a location determined by the guide..
Dinner: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Route: Merzouga – Ifrane: 400 km (8 hours)Ifrane – Fes: 70 km (1 hour)
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
 
Day 7 – FES – CHEFCHAOUEN – TANGIER
After breakfast at the hotel, there will be free time. During the free time, guests can join the Fes tour (extra 25€). We start exploring the Fes Medina, starting at the monumental gate of the royal palace, Bab-el Makhzen. Next, we continue our exploration through the labyrinthine streets of the historical Medina. The Attarine Medresa, Karaouine University, Nejarine Square, the bazaar selling traditional Moroccan jewelry and copper utensils, and the tannery established near the Fes River where traditional leather processing continues will all be visited. Next, we go to the world-renowned Blue City, Chefchaouen. After a walk through the maze of blue streets, guests wishing to shop will have free time. After we meet at the time determined by our guide, we transfer to our hotel in Tangier for rest. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
Hotel: Hotel Solazur 4* etc.
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time at a location determined by the guide..
Dinner: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Route: Fes – Chefchaouen: 200 km (3 hours 45 min) Chefchaouen – Tangier: 110 km (2 hours 20 min)
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
 
Day 8 – TANGIER – RABAT – CASABLANCA
After breakfast at the hotel, we give guests free time. Guests can optionally join a Tangier tour (extra 25 €). We start our Tangier city tour from the Spanish Quarter and continue in the medina. After visiting Ibn Battuta's tomb, Petit Soco, Grand Soco, we hop on the bus and head to the capital of the country, Rabat. Surrounded by the eucalyptus and cork oak forest, Rabat is situated by the Bou Regreg river. As it has served as the capital of the country since the announcement of the royal return from exile, we visit Kasbah Oudaya, Hassan Tower, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, then transfer to our hotel in Casablanca. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
Hotel: Hotel Fourteen 4* etc.
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time at a location determined by the guide..
Dinner: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Route: Tangier – Rabat: 245 km (3 hours) Rabat – Casablanca: 90 km (1 hour 30 min)
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 9 – CASABLANCA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel and the rooms are vacated, we see around Casablanca, known as one of Africa's biggest industrial cities and the largest harbor in the country. We will visit Mohammed V Square, the panoramic view of the Hassan II Mosque, and the vibrant Corniche boulevard. After the tour, we transfer to the airport. After check-in, baggage, and ticket procedures, our flight with Air Arabia Airlines flight 3O437 to Istanbul begins at 18:00. We will arrive at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 00:40.
Marrakech City Tour (Extra 80 €) / Fantasia Chez Ali (Extra 70 €) / Essaouira Tour (Extra 80 €) / Atlas Film Studios Tour (Extra 25 €) / Camel Tour (Extra 40 €) / Fes Tour (Extra 25 €) / Tangier Tour (Extra 25 €)
Total Extras 345 EUR
 
 
 
 
What's included
* Air Arabia Airlines Economy Class Flight Tickets from Istanbul to Tangier / Casablanca to Istanbul
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* 2 Nights accommodation in Marrakech at 4* and 5* hotels, 1 Night in Ouarzazate, 1 Night in Sahara Desert, 1 Night in Fez, 1 Night in Tangier, 1 Night in Casablanca, totaling 7 Nights with breakfast included
* 5 dinners taken at the hotels
* Casablanca city tour
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* Customs Taxes
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
Not included
* Museum and archaeological site entrance fees. 
* City Taxes 40 EUR (paid to the guide during the tour)
* Extras taken at the hotel. 
* All personal expenses 
* Extra tours
* Lunches
* All trips and tours not specified in the program.
* Tips for the driver (5 EUR per person)
* International departure tax
* International travel health insurance
Need to Know
- During the tour, it is sufficient to have Euro with us so that shopping and spending can be done in all countries included in the program. In regions where local currency is used, the guide will assist with exchanging money.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers should be preferred during the trip. It is advisable to bring a cardigan, etc., for the evening.
- In our tours, daily seat rotation (seat change) is applied in the seating arrangement, and no guarantee is given for fixed seats or front seats. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.

- When entering Turkey from abroad, there is a minimum 3-day stay requirement in order to bring items (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.).
- Free shop shopping limit when entering Turkey from abroad: Cigarettes: 3 cartons , Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverage (except alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne) , Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverage (including alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne) , Perfume: 600 ml , Makeup or Skincare Products: 5 items , Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg ,Coffee: 1 kg ,Tea: 1 kg 
- Guides in the tour program may make changes to the program flow depending on weather and road conditions, provided that all places specified in the program are shown.
- Our guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before departure. If there are fewer than 30 days left until the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if there are 20 days or less, a 100% penalty applies. Unfortunately, hospital reports, workplace permission documents, etc. obtained from authorities in Turkey and submitted together with the participant's cancellation request are not accepted for cancellation of the hotel and services they will receive outside Turkey.
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Our tour program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be announced by Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası.
-In cases where only category information is provided in the tour program without specifying a name and/or there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be announced by Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası 2 days before the trip departure.
-During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at a distance greater than the stated km.
- Triple rooms are provided according to hotel availability, and the bed assigned to the 3rd person in such rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are foldable and known as coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have accepted the cramped space and bed type that may occur in rooms for 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid only for one child staying with 2 adults and meeting the applicable age group.

-Breakfasts included in the tour program and taken at the hotel are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country where you are, and generally with a limited menu called continental breakfast consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated to the group for groups.
-Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours of up to 2-3 hours, organized for the general introduction of the cities, and performed panoramically with guide narration from the vehicle, excluding museum and archaeological site entrances. Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası is not responsible for the failure of such tours, including other tours specified in the program, if they are not carried out on the day and time corresponding to the tour because they are not allowed to be visited or entered by local authorities, or due to closed roads because of any event, or when weather conditions make the tour impossible. Some tours may be carried out by public transport or on foot as far as possible in places with closed roads or where vehicle entry is not allowed.
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During travel, waiting times at border gates crossed by road may exceed standards; Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası cannot be held responsible for any negative situations arising from these waiting times.
-Extra tours are organized by the local Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası we receive service from, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If the required number is not reached, the trips cannot be carried out, or extra tour prices, content, and the vehicle to be used may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide according to the opening/closing status of museums and archaeological sites at the destinations and weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional and not mandatory. Passengers who do not want to participate in the extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest stop on the route. These passengers are dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour starts and picked up from the point where they were left after the tour is completed.
- For people participating in flights, the check-in and boarding procedures to be carried out are personal processes and must be completed by the guest before the flight at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online on the airline companies' websites.

- Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası is not responsible for the inability of persons who are not present at the airport specified at the times announced by Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası for participation in the tour, who do not complete check-in and boarding on time, or who complete check-in and boarding on time but do not board the plane, to carry out the flight. The new round-trip plane tickets required for persons who miss the plane to join the tour and all expenses related to their transfers in the destination region are their responsibility.
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Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or the times before the current trip and flight may change. Arma Tur Turizm Seyahat Acentası is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip accepting the risk of schedule changes. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport service fees.
-The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified as follows according to the number of people. The vehicle types below are assigned according to the number of people in each tour.
Buses: (Used for 25 - 46 people)  *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo   *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna 
Midibuses: (Used for 17 - 24 people) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega 
Minibuses: (Used for up to 16 people) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter

-All guests are deemed to have sold the tour by accepting the above-mentioned items.