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 a scheduled Turkish Airlines service, we proceed to our private coach waiting for us at the airport. Then we depart for our Marrakech city tour. The Koutoubia Minaret and Jmaa el Fna, Africa’s largest square, where all the colors of Africa come together and where street performances, snake charmers, and open-air restaurants create a lively atmosphere, are among the places we will see. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Marrakech and free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
MARRAKECH - ESSAOUIRA - MARRAKECH
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Essaouira, which is on the UNESCO “World Heritage” list. Essaouira, a Portuguese port city on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean where art and ancient culture intertwine, is also known by its Portuguese name, Mogador. It has been the setting for many productions such as Orson Welles’s Othello and the recently popular series Game of Thrones. In the extraordinary city of Essaouira, where art and culture intertwine, after our tour of the Jewish quarter mellah, the Portuguese fortress, the fishing harbor famous for its blue boats, and the extremely spacious old town center with its streets crossing at right angles, transfer to our hotel in Marrakech and free time to rest. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel
MARRAKECH - MAJORELLE GARDEN - FILM STUDIOS - AIT BENHADDOU - OUARZAZATE
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we will visit Yves Saint Laurent’s secret garden, Jardin Majorelle, one of the finest examples of Moroccan architecture. In the garden, we will have the opportunity to see and photograph unique plants. Then departure to Ouarzazate. Before our arrival in Ouarzazate, among the places we will see are the eye-catching Ait Benhaddou and the Hollywood film studios, which have been used as sets for many Hollywood films such as The Message, Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander the Great, and Babylon, as well as for the television phenomenon of recent years, Game of Thrones. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in the city of 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.
OUARZAZATE - SAHARA DESERT CAMP
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off toward the Sahara Desert via Tinghir. Our day will pass like a road story. Along the way, there will be the desert on one side and the Atlas Mountains on the other. Water canals, Todra Valley, and M'gouna (the city of roses) are among the places we will visit. Then we arrive at our camp, where we will stay in the desert, and settle in. At our facility overlooking the sand dunes, we watch the magnificent sunset. After dinner, we experience unforgettable moments accompanied by the stars illuminating the sky. We recommend that you do not miss the sunrise in the morning and capture the beautiful moments in photos. Overnight in our camps.
SAHARA DESERT CAMP - MIDELT - IFRANE - FES
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Fes. After the photo break we will take in the magnificent Ziz Valley, we stop for lunch at a local restaurant in the town of Midelt, which is on our route. Afterwards, Ifrane, located in the Atlas Mountains and known as Morocco’s little Switzerland, is a notable tourist center with its ski resort and Swiss-style architecture. After the coffee break we will take here, we continue to Fes. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
FEZ - CHEFCHAOUEN - FEZ
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we are departing for the Blue City Chefchaouen Tour. After our walk through the labyrinth-like azure streets of Chefchaouen, whose fame has long surpassed the borders of Morocco, we will have free time for shopping and lunch for our guests who wish. After our fully enjoyed Chefchaouen excursion, transfer to our Fez hotel and free time to rest. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
FES - RABAT - CASABLANCA
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we begin our Fes tour. In Fes, after our walk through the monumental gate of the royal palace, Bab-el Makhzen, and the Jewish quarter Mellah surrounding it, our Medina tour includes the Attarine Madrasa, the Karaouine University, Nejarine Square, the bazaar where Moroccan 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 leather is still processed by traditional methods. Afterwards, we head to Rabat, the capital of the country. Surrounded by eucalyptus and Portuguese cork oak forests, Rabat lies on the banks of the Bou Regreg River. Since the exiled king announced his return from this city, Rabat has served as the capital of the country. 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 our arrival, Casablanca owes its fame to the famous Hollywood film Casablanca, which portrayed the era and is remembered for the line “Play it again, Sam,” as it hosted the negotiations of the parties during World War II and very intense espionage activities. Today, Casablanca is an industrial city with one of the largest ports in Africa and the country. 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, some of the liveliest avenues of the modern city, and the colorful waterfront Corniche. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
CASABLANCA - ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel, we check out of the rooms. At the time indicated by our guide, we transfer to the airport. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, flight to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines scheduled service. Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, the end of our tour and services.
Accommodation;
• 4* Meriem or Ayoub Hotel Marrakech etc. 2 nights Half Board accommodation
• 4* Riad Menzeh Fes Hotel etc. 2 nights Half Board accommodation
• Riad Maktoub Ouarzazate etc. 1 night Half Board accommodation
• Le Belle Etoile Tent Camp or Kasbah Tombuctou etc. 1 night Half Board accommodation
• 4* Suisse Hotel etc. Casablanca etc. 1 night Half Board accommodation
**** Our hotels will be the ones specified or similar ones with equivalent standards.
o Check-in times for hotels are between 15:00 – 17:00 / Check-out times 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 Inquire about domestic connection details and price differences.
o Group rates are not applicable; please inquire about our special prices.
Hassan II Mosque + Atlas Film Studio + Mohammed V Mausoleum + Camel and Jeep Safari + Fes Madrasa +
Majorelle Garden + Local Guide Services + Tourist City Taxes
€185 per person
***You can pay this to our guide or agency during the tour***
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
Exit tax fee
Lunches
Tourist city taxes
Beverages taken with meals
Driver tips 5 Euro / per person
Hassan II Mosque + Desert Atlas Film Studios + Mohammed V Mausoleum + Camel and Jeep Safari + Fes Madrasa + Majorelle Garden + Local Guide + Tourist City Taxes
185 € per person
***You can pay our guide or your agency during the tour***