Elegant Fas Icons & Great Sahara Desert Air Arabia Airlines with 7 Nights CMN-CMN
Tour Detail
1. Day ISTANBUL
We meet at the international departure terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport three hours before the flight (one calendar day before the departure date).
2. Day ISTANBUL – CASABLANCA – MAJORELLE GARDENS – MARRAKECH
After baggage, ticket and boarding procedures, we start our flight to Casablanca with Air Arabia Airlines' scheduled flight. Upon our arrival at Casablanca airport, we transfer to Marrakech with our private bus waiting for us at the airport. Upon our arrival in Marrakech, we set off for a full day tour of the red city of Marrakech. After our panoramic city tour, we will see the Koutoubia Minaret and the largest square in Africa, Jmaa el Fna, characterized by street performers, snake charmers, and open-air restaurants. Other places we will visit include the Bahia Palace adorned with local tiles. Marrakech has been a favored place since the early 1900s, particularly for many European fashion designers, artists, musicians, and adventurers, especially the French. It has been an important center for trade in Africa, embodying all the colors of the continent. The Medina still maintains the living traditions of the medieval period, which once guided Islamic art and philosophy. Next, we will visit the hidden garden of Yves Saint Laurent, Jardin Majorelle, which is one of the best examples of Moroccan architecture. There will be unique plants to see and photograph in the garden. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel and have free time. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
Route: Casablanca-Marrakech 250 Km (3 Hours 30 Minutes)
Dining recommendation for the day: You must try the fresh squeezed juices at Jmaa el Fna square.
3rd Day MARRAKECH – ESSAOUIRA – MARRAKECH
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Essaouira, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Essaouira is a port city where art and old culture blend, located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, also known by its Portuguese name Mogador. It has served as a backdrop for many productions, including Orson Welles' Othello and the recently popular television series Game of Thrones. In this extraordinary city where art and culture intertwine, we will explore the Jewish quarter (Mellah), the Portuguese fortress, the fishing port famous for its blue boats, and the spacious old town center with its intersecting streets. After the visit, we will transfer back to our hotel in Marrakech and have free time to rest. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
Route: Essaouira-Marrakech 175 Km (3 Hours)
Dining recommendation for the day: You should try the fresh seafood and fish.
Shopping recommendation: You can purchase world-famous Moroccan Argan oil and argan oil-based cosmetic products.
4th Day MARRAKECH – FILM STUDIOS – AIT BENHADDOU – OUARZAZATE
After breakfast at the hotel, we move to Ouarzazate. Along our route, we will see Ait Benhaddou, an impressive place used as a set for many Hollywood films like Gladiator, The Mummy, Alexander, Babylon and the recent television phenomenon Game of Thrones, as well as Hollywood film studios. After an afternoon lunch break in Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, we will arrive at our hotel in Ouarzazate, a city that has hosted many Hollywood films and celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, and Martin Scorsese. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
Route: Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate 215 Km (4 Hours)
Dining recommendation for the day: You must try Lamb Tagine and Moroccan salad.
Shopping recommendation: You can purchase Moroccan ceramics and pottery.
5th Day OUARZAZATE – TINGHIR – ERFOUD
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Tinghir. Our day will unfold like a road story. Along the way, we will see deserts on one side and the Atlas mountains on the other. We will make stops at the water channels, Todra valley, and M'gouna (rose city). Afterward, we will reach Erfoud and check into our hotel. Then, we will go for a Sunset Event in the Sahara Desert, Jeep and Camel Safari tour. We will go to the sand dunes where we will have a safari. After watching the sunset over the desert, we will return to our hotel in Erfoud. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
Route: Ouarzazate-Tinghir 175 Km (2 Hours 30 Minutes), Tinghir-Merzouga (Sahara Desert) 200 Km (3 Hours)
Dining recommendation for the day: You should try Moroccan couscous or Tagine (meat or chicken stew).
Shopping recommendation: You can buy precious fossil pieces, rose water, and rose essence cosmetics, and authentic Berber carpets.
6th Day ERFOUD – MIDELT – IFRANE – FES
After breakfast at the hotel, we travel towards Fes. Along the way, we will have the opportunity to take pictures of the magnificent Ziz Valley. After that, we will have a lunch break at a local restaurant in Midelt. Next, we will visit Ifrane, known as Morocco's small Switzerland, located in the Atlas Mountains; a tourist center noted for its ski resorts and Swiss style architecture. After a coffee break here, we will transfer to our hotel in Fes and have free time to rest. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
Route: Merzouga (Sahara Desert) - Ifrane 400 Km (6 Hours), Ifrane - Fes 70 Km (1 Hour)
Dining recommendation for the day: You should try Trout and apple pie in Midelt.
Shopping recommendation: You can buy leather and ceramic products.
7th Day FES – CHEFCHAOUEN – TANGIER
After breakfast at the hotel, we start discovering Fes Medina. After walking around the monumental gate Bab-el Makhzen of the royal palace and the surrounding Jewish quarter (Mellah), we continue our exploration in the labyrinth-like streets of the historic Medina. We will visit the Attarine Medrese, the Karaouine University, Nejarine Square, and the traditional tannery that still processes leather in traditional methods near the Fes River. Afterward, we go to Chefchaouen, the Blue City, whose fame has long surpassed Morocco's borders. After a walking tour through its maze-like blue streets, we will have free time for shopping for those interested. After gathering at the time indicated by our guide, we will transfer to our hotel in Tangier and have free time to rest. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
Route: Fes-Chefchaouen 200 Km (3 Hours 45 Minutes)
Dining recommendation for the day: You should try Moroccan mint tea.
8th Day TANGIER – RABAT – CASABLANCA
After breakfast at the hotel, we first set off for a city tour of Tangier. We will visit the Tangier Medina and Ibn Batuta's shrine, then head to the capital of the country, Rabat. Rabat, located on the banks of the Bou Regreg river surrounded by eucalyptus and Portuguese cork oak forests, has served as the capital since the king in exile announced his return from this city. In Rabat, we will visit Kasbah Oudaya, the Hassan Tower, and the mausoleum of Muhammad V, before transferring to our hotel in Casablanca. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
Route: Casablanca-Rabat 90 Km (1 Hour 30 Minutes)
Dining recommendation for the day: You should try Moroccan mint tea.
9th Day CASABLANCA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel and checking out of the rooms, we will see sights in Casablanca, an industrial city that today has one of Africa's and the country's largest ports, including Mohammed V Square, and have a panoramic view of the Hassan II Mosque and the vibrant Corniche waterfront. After the tour, we will transfer to the airport. After baggage, ticket and boarding procedures, we board our flight to Istanbul with Air Arabia Airlines. With our arrival at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, our tour and services will end.
The Hassan II Mosque, Fes Karaouin Medrese + Film Studio + Mohammed V Mausoleum + Bahia Palace + Majorelle Garden + Local Guides + Tourist City Taxes + Jeep & Camel Sunset Safari
175 Euro per person
ACCOMMODATION NOTES, FLIGHT DETAILS, AND OTHER INFORMATION
The hotels' check-in times are between 15:00 – 17:00 / Check-out times are between 10:00 – 12:00.
The departure and arrival times are in local hours.
*Flight marked with an asterisk arrives at the destination one calendar day after the departure date.
Group prices do not apply, please inquire for our special prices.
Points to consider for our tour in Morocco; men should avoid wearing shorts, and women should not wear sleeveless tops, mini skirts, leggings, or shorts; it is necessary to have a long-sleeved jacket and a headscarf for mosque visits.
The currency used in the country is the Moroccan dirham (MAD), and approximately 1 € equals 10 dirhams. The Turkish lira is not accepted in the country. It is advisable to have Euros or USD for currency exchange.
The local time zone in the Kingdom of Morocco is GMT+1, and there is a time difference of (-2 hours) with Turkey. This difference can increase to 3 hours during some periods.
Participants accept in advance that they will pay local guide, museum & archaeological site entrance fees, city taxes, any audio system costs that may arise, for the amount specified in the tour program. Participants acknowledge that they have been fully and properly informed regarding this matter.
Since the Ouarzazate region is a boutique area, a 3-star hotel or boutique hotel may be provided depending on seasonal intensity. Guests who purchase our tour have bought it with this understanding.
Accommodation in Erfoud may be in the hotel or in a desert camp depending on availability.
30 438 SAW CMN 00.10 03.15
30 437 CMN SAW 18.00 00.40
11, 18 April & 02, 16, 23 May
30 438 SAW CMN 01.30 04.35
30 437 CMN SAW 16.40 23.20
25 October & November & December
30 438 SAW CMN 00.10 03.15
30 437 CMN SAW 16.40 23.20
What's Included
— Istanbul (SAW) – Casablanca (CMN) – Istanbul (SAW) route with Air Arabia Airlines economy class plane ticket
— Airport taxes
— Airport-hotel-airport transfers
— 7 nights half-board accommodation in 3*&4* hotels
— Marrakech City Tour
— Majorelle Garden Tour (entrance fee not included)
— Essaouira City Tour
— Film Studios Tour (entrance fee not included)
— Ait Benhaddou Tour
— Tinghir Tour
— Ouarzazate Tour
— Midelt Tour
— Ifrane City Tour
— Fes City Tour
— Chefchaouen City Tour
— Tangier City Tour
— Rabat City Tour
— Casablanca City Tour
— 7 Breakfasts & 7 Dinners
— TURSAB professional liability insurance
— Turkish Guiding service
Not Included
— Travel health insurance
— All personal expenses and hotel extras
— International departure tax
— Lunches
— Tourist city taxes
— Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
— Beverages served with meals
— Driver tips 5 Euro / per person (optional).