DAY 1 ISTANBUL - MARRAKECH
We meet three hours before the flight at the international departures terminal of Istanbul New Airport. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, following our flight to Marrakech on Turkish Airlines scheduled service, we proceed to our private bus waiting for us at the airport. Then we depart for our Marrakech city tour. Among the places we will see are the Koutoubia minaret and Jmaa el Fna, Africa’s largest square, lively with street performances, snake charmers, and open-air restaurants, bringing together all the colors of Africa. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Marrakech and free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
DAY 2 MARRAKECH - ESSAOUIRA - MARRAKECH
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for our extra tour of Essaouira and the Atlantic Ocean (75 Euro), organized for guests who wish to join. In this region, where Morocco’s argan trees are most abundant, we first visit the Argan Oil Cooperative and receive information about argan oil. Then we arrive in the city of Essaouira, located on the Atlantic coast. It is a world-famous old Portuguese city that reminds us of old Bodrum. Declared a “World Heritage” site by UNESCO, the city is not only a fishing port on the Atlantic coast and a seaside town where art and culture intertwine, but has also served as the setting for many productions such as Orson Welles’ Othello and, more recently, the highly watched series Game of Thrones. The city’s fortress, fishing harbor, and Medina, built inspired by ancient Roman cities, are among the places to see. You can explore the city among its narrow maze-like streets and enjoy shopping. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Marrakech and free time to rest. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
DAY 3 MARRAKECH - MAJORELLE GARDEN - FILM STUDIOS - AIT BENHADDOU - OUARZAZATE
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the extra tour of Yves Saint Laurent’s Mysterious Treasure Majorelle Gardens (70 Euro), organized for guests who wish to join. We carry out our Majorelle Garden tour, one of Marrakech’s most beautiful places. Founded by French furniture designer and painter Jaques Majorelle and brought to its current form by the famous fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, we continue our visit to the Majorelle Gardens and then set off for Ouarzazate. Upon arrival in Ouarzazate, we depart for the extra Hollywood (Atlas) Film Studios tour (30 Euro). The dazzling Ait Benhaddou and the Hollywood film studios are among the places we will see; these were used as a set not only for many Hollywood films such as The Message, The Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander, and Babel, but also for the television phenomenon of recent years, Game of Thrones. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Ouarzazate, which has hosted many Hollywood films and welcomed Hollywood stars such as Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Martin Scorsese, and many more, and free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
DAY 4 OUARZAZATE - SAHARA DESERT CAMP
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures and set off for the Sahara Desert. Upon arrival, we continue toward our desert camp where we will stay. We settle into our camp, set at the foot of the red sand dunes of the Great Sahara Desert. Then, for guests who wish to join, we depart for our Sahara Desert Sunset or Sunrise Activity Camel Safari (35 Euro) tour. We head to the sand dunes where we will do a desert safari. Afterwards, on our journey starting from Merzouga and continuing on camelback, an unforgettable sunset view will be waiting for us. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
DAY 5 SAHARA DESERT CAMP - MIDELT - IFRANE - FES
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Fes. Following a photo stop in the magnificent Ziz Valley, we take our lunch break at a local restaurant in the town of Midelt on our route. Ifrane, located in the Atlas Mountains and known as the little Switzerland of Morocco, is a striking tourist center with its ski resort and Swiss-style architecture. After our coffee break here, we continue to Fes. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
DAY 6 FES - CHEFCHAOUEN - FES
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the Blue City Chefchaouen Tour (80 Euro), organized as an extra for guests who wish to join. After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the Chefchaouen Tour. After our walk through the labyrinth-like azure streets of Chefchaouen, whose fame has long surpassed Morocco’s borders, we will have free time for shopping and lunch for guests who wish to do so. After fully enjoying our visit to Chefchaouen, we transfer to our hotel in Fes and have free time to rest. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
DAY 7 FES - RABAT - CASABLANCA
After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our extra Old Capital Fes & Medina Tour (80 Euro) for guests who wish to join. After our walk in Fes through the monumental gate of the royal palace, Bab-el Makhzen, and the surrounding Jewish quarter, Mellah, our Medina tour will include the Attarine Madrasa, Karaouine University, Nejarine Square, the market where Morocco’s special jewelry and copper items are sold, the workshops where the world’s finest ceramic craftsmanship is made, and the tannery near the Fes River, where traditional leather processing continues today. After the tour, we head to Rabat, the capital of the country. Surrounded by eucalyptus and Portuguese cork oak forests, Rabat is located on the banks of the Bou Regreg River. Since the exiled king announced his return to the country from this city, Rabat has been the capital. After our visits to Kasbah Oudaya, the Hassan Tower, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, we leave the city that once also served as the capital of the pirate republic established in the region and depart for our Casablanca city tour. Upon arrival, Casablanca owes its fame to the famous Hollywood film Casablanca, remembered for the line “Play it again, Sam,” and which depicted the events of the era and hosted negotiations between the parties and intense espionage activities during World War II. Today, Casablanca is an industrial city with one of Africa’s and the country’s largest ports. Among the places we will see panoramically are Mohammed V Square, Rick’s Cafe, inspired by the location where the film Casablanca was shot, Hassan II Mosque, Anfa and Zerktouni boulevards, two of the liveliest streets of the modern city, and the vibrant waterfront Corniche. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel
DAY 8 CASABLANCA - ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out from the rooms. At the time specified by our guide, we transfer to the airport. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, flight to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines scheduled service. With our arrival at Istanbul Airport, the tour and our services come to an end.
• 2 nights half-board accommodation at 4* Meriem or Ayoub Hotel Marrakech or similar
• 2 nights half-board accommodation at 4* Riad Menzeh Fes Hotel or similar
• 1 night half-board accommodation at Riad Maktoub Ouarzazate or similar
• 1 night half-board accommodation at Le Belle Etoile Tent Camp or Kasbah Tombuctou or similar
• 1 night half-board accommodation at 4* Suisse Hotel or similar in Casablanca
**** Our hotels will be the specified hotels or similar ones, provided their standards are the same.
o Hotel check-in hours are between 15:00 – 17:00 / check-out hours are between 10:00 – 12:00.
Flight Details ;
1 TK 619 08NOV ISTRAK 1145 1515
2 TK 618 15NOV CMNIST 1645 2325
o Departure and arrival times are local times.
o Flights marked with * arrive at the destination on the calendar day following the departure date.
o Please ask for domestic connection details and price differences.
o Prices are not valid for groups; please ask for our special prices.
Our services included in the price:
Economy flight ticket on Turkish Airlines scheduled service from Istanbul (IST) – Marrakech (RAK) / Casablanca (CMN) - Istanbul (IST) and the taxes for this ticket
Airport-hotel-airport transfers
Half-board accommodation in 4* hotels
All city tours specified in the program
7 Breakfasts & 6 Dinners
Turkish-speaking and local guide service
Our services not included in the price:
Travel health insurance
All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras
Extra Tours
Exit tax for overseas departure
Lunches
Tourist city taxes
Drinks taken with meals
Driver tips 5 Euro / per person