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Sahara Desert and One Thousand and One Nights Tour with Air Arabia Airlines for 6 Nights (RBA-RBA) FL001
Tour Detail
Day 1: ISTANBUL
We meet at the international departure terminal of Istanbul Airport three hours before the flight (one calendar day before the departure date).
Day 2: RABAT - MARRAKECH
Upon arrival at Rabat airport, we transfer to Marrakech with our private bus waiting for us at the airport. After having breakfast at a local restaurant, guests who wish can join the optional tour to Majorelle Garden & Bahia Palace & Marrakech Medina Shopping (80 Euro). We will visit the Majorelle Garden, one of the most beautiful spots in Marrakech, created by French furniture designer and painter Jaques Majorelle and transformed into its current shape by renowned fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. During our visit, we will learn about argan oil and exotic spices, and visit the Bahia Palace adorned with country-specific tile work called zelij. After the tour, we transfer to our Marrakech hotel and have free time to rest. Then, for those interested, we move to an optional dinner with the Chez Ali Fantasia Show (65 Euro). We enjoy a delightful dinner composed of traditional flavors from Morocco, served in a beautifully decorated Berber tent while watching dance performances from folklore groups from various regions of Morocco. After dinner, we attend the Fantasia show, featuring equestrian acrobatics, wedding parades, and oriental dance, creating beautiful memories to end the evening. Dinner and overnight accommodation at the hotel.
Route: Rabat - Marrakech 330 Km (3 Hours 41 Minutes)
Food and drink suggestion for the day: You must try the freshly squeezed fruit juices at Jmaa el fna square.
Day 3: MARRAKECH - ESSAOUIRA - MARRAKECH
After breakfast at the hotel, we move for the optional Essaouira & Atlantic Ocean (80 Euro) tour for those who wish. In the region with the densest argan trees in Morocco, we first visit an Argan Oil Cooperative and learn about argan oil. Then we reach the city of Essaouira, located on the Atlantic Ocean coast. This UNESCO World Heritage city, reminiscent of old Bodrum, is a famous former Portuguese city and a fishing port where art and culture intertwine, serving as the backdrop for several productions, including Orson Welles' Othello and the recent hit series Game of Thrones. The city’s fortress, fishing port, and Medina, built based on ancient Roman cities, are among the places to see. You can explore and enjoy shopping in the narrow, labyrinthine streets that you can’t get enough of. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel in Marrakech for free time to relax. For those interested, an optional dinner is available at the local restaurant Dar Soukkar (75 Euro). We enjoy a specially prepared menu at Dar Soukkar, one of the favorite places in Marrakech's nightlife, while watching dazzling shows by modern and traditional dancers, along with live music and DJ performances, making the most of the night until late hours. Dinner and overnight accommodation at the hotel.
Route: Marrakech – Essaouira 175 Km (3 Hours), Essaouira – Marrakech 175 Km (3 Hours)
Food and drink suggestion for the day: You should try fresh seafood and fish.
Shopping Recommendation: You can purchase world-famous Moroccan argan oil and argan oil-based cosmetic products.
Day 4: MARRAKECH - OUARZAZATE - ATLAS FILM STUDIOS
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Ouarzazate. On the way, we will pass by various Hollywood film set locations used in productions like The Message, Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander the Great, and Babylon, as well as the more recent television phenomenon Game of Thrones. After our arrival in Ouarzazate, we check in at our hotel. Then for those interested, we move for the optional Atlas Film Studios (25 Euro) tour. We visit the Atlas Film Studios, which have hosted many film and TV sets, including The Message, Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander the Great, and Babylon. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Ouarzazate for free time. Dinner and overnight accommodation at the hotel.
Route: Marrakech – Ouarzazate 193 Km (3.5 Hours)
Food and drink suggestion for the day: You must try Moroccan Mint Tea.
Day 5: OUARZAZATE - ERFOUD
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards the Sahara Desert via Tinghir. Today will feel like a journey through a movie. On one side of the road will be the desert and on the other, the Atlas Mountains. We will stop at places including water canals and Todra gorge, and visit M'gouna (the city of roses). For those interested, we can move for the optional Sahara Desert Sunset Event Jeep and Camel Safari (80 Euro). We go to the sand dunes where we will have a safari in the desert. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Erfoud for free time. Dinner and overnight accommodation at the hotel.
Route: Ouarzazate – Sahara Desert (Erfoud) 345 Km (5 Hours)
Food and drink suggestion for the day: Try grilled kebabs or tagine.
Day 6: ERFOUD - MIDELT - IFRANE - FES
After breakfast at the hotel, we head towards Fes. After taking a photo break in the magnificent Ziz Valley, we have free time for lunch in the town of Midelt. Next, we continue to Fes, which is protected by UNESCO. Upon arrival in Fes, we will transfer to the royal palace's monumental gate Bab-el Makhzen and take a walk in the surrounding Jewish quarter, Mellah. For those interested, we can move for the optional Palais Medina Dinner & Entertainment (50 Euro). In the historically significant Riad Palais Medina, reflecting the typical architecture of Fes, we taste selected dishes from Moroccan cuisine accompanied by traditional Moroccan music, folklore, and dance shows. Dinner and overnight accommodation at the hotel.
Route: Sahara Desert (Erfoud) – Ifrane 400 Km (6 Hours 30 Minutes), Ifrane – Fes 65 Km (1 Hour 30 Minutes)
Food and drink suggestion for the day: You should try trout and apple pie in Midelt.
Shopping suggestion: You can buy valuable fossil pieces, rose water, rose-scented cosmetic products, and authentic Berber carpets.
Day 7: FES - CASABLANCA
After breakfast at the hotel, we first move for the Fes Medina tour. We will visit Attarine Medrese, Karaouine University, Nejarine Square, and the tanneries of Fes. Afterward, we transfer to Casablanca. Casablanca owes its fame to the well-known film “Casablanca,” which hosted discussions during World War II and intensive espionage activities. Today, it is an industrial city with one of Africa’s and the world’s largest ports. In Casablanca, we will visit Mohammed V Square, see the panoramic Hasan II Mosque, and stroll along the lively Corniche promenade. After the tour, we have dinner and overnight accommodation at the hotel.
Route: Fes-Casablanca 300 Km (3 Hours)
Food and drink suggestion for the day: You should try Moroccan mint tea.
Day 8: CASABLANCA - RABAT - ISTANBUL
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. First, we move to the country's capital, Rabat. Surrounded by eucalyptus and Portuguese cork oak forest, Rabat is located along the Bou Regreg River. Since the exiled king announced his return from this city, it has been the capital. In Rabat, we will visit Kasbah Oudaya, the Hassan Tower, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, then head to Rabat Airport at the time determined by our guide. After luggage, ticket, and boarding processes, we begin our flight to Istanbul. After a comfortable flight, we arrive in Istanbul, concluding our tour.
NOTE
30 523 IST RBA 00.55 03.50
30 522 RBA IST 17.30 00.05*
October & November & December
30 523 IST RBA 01.40 04.30
30 522 RBA IST 18.00 00.45*
What's Included
Not Included
Travel health insurance
All personal expenses and hotel extras
International departure tax fee
Lunch meals
Tourist city taxes
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
Beverages taken with meals
Extras
Driver tips 5 Euro / per person (optional).