Magnificent Kingdom of Morocco and Sahara Desert 7 Nights - With Air Arabia December 27 (New Year Special)

Meeting at Sabiha Gökçen Airport international departures terminal in front of the Air Arabia counter 3 hours before the flight. (You must be at the airport on the evening of the day before the departure date specified in the tour.) After baggage and check-in procedures, departure to Casablanca at 00.20 with Air Arabia flight 3O438. After arriving in Casablanca at 03.25 local time, we depart for Marrakech with our vehicle waiting for us. After arriving in Marrakech, we begin to explore the city, which will take you back centuries with its narrow streets and whose name comes from the word “mur akush,” meaning “Land of God” in the language of the Berbers, the oldest indigenous people of North Africa. Marrakech, one of the most important tourist centers of the country, is also known as the “Red City” due to its famous red walls. In our city tour, we will see the Bahia Palace, which offers a wonderful impression of what it was like to be a nobleman in 19th-century Morocco, the Koutoubia Minaret, one of the most important symbols of the city, the Majorelle Gardens, which house a plant collection from all over the world, and the heart of the city, Djemaa El Fna square, also known as the “Courtyard of Souks and Miracles.” After our trip, transfer to our hotel and free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, we participate in the Magnificent Essaouira Tour, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Essaouira, whose streets have hosted civilizations since ancient times, is located on the Atlantic coast and is known for its medina (city center) surrounded by white old city walls, narrow streets, and traditional markets. Essaouira, whose city center is on the UNESCO “World Heritage” list, is a serene coastal town where art and culture are intertwined, in addition to being a fishing port. A very calm atmosphere prevails in the city compared to Marrakech, offering visitors a relaxing escape. This atmosphere has attracted many world-famous artists such as Cat Stevens, Jimi Hendrix, and Orson Welles over the years, making the city an art and culture center. The town also recently hosted the filming of the famous Game of Thrones series. In our tour, we will see the Essaouira ramparts and Essaouira Citadel, the Essaouira Port where the fish market is located, and the world-famous Medina. You will also have the opportunity to shop with pleasure while exploring the city in Essaouira, which carries traces of modern life with the elegance of traditional Moroccan architecture. After the tour, we return to our hotel in Marrakech. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Ouarzazate. Our first stops on the way will be the Film Studios and Ait Ben Haddou. Here, we will see the film studios where The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander, and the television phenomenon Game of Thrones were filmed, and then we will move to Ait Ben Haddou, a historical village famous for its traditional earthen architecture. Located on the old Sahara caravan route at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, this impressive settlement makes its visitors feel like they are traveling in time with its high mud-brick walls, corner towers, and narrow streets. Aït Ben Haddou, which was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987, offers incredible frames for photographers, especially with its structures turning into red tones at sunset. Our last stop on our tour is the city of Ouarzazate, which has hosted many Hollywood films and Hollywood artists, where we arrive at our hotel and have free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards the Sahara Desert. Accompanied by the view of the desert on one side and the Atlas Mountains on the other, our first stops will be the Todra Valley and M’gouna (City of Roses). Then, we depart for our hotel in Merzouga (Sahara Desert). Upon arrival, we check into our rooms and enjoy the desert. Do not forget to photograph the sky in the desert darkness at night and the sunrise in the morning. Accommodation at our camp in the desert.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Fes, passing through Ifrane, which is located at an altitude of 1,700 meters and attracts attention with its regular city plan, clean air, wide streets, and mountain house-style architecture with sloping roofs, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Morocco.” In accordance with the tradition of naming capitals after Berber countries, as in the examples of Tunisia and Algeria, the country of Morocco also takes its name from the city of Fes. The walled city, built around the Fez River flowing from west to east, is also known as the “Mecca of the West.” The Fes city center is listed as a World Heritage Site and is one of the largest and oldest urban pedestrian zones in the world. In our old city tour, we will see the Bou Inania and Al Attarine Madrasas, unique examples of Islamic architecture, the Al-Andalus Mosque, the world's oldest higher education institution, the University of al-Qarawiyyin, Nejjarine Square, and the artisans' bazaar. Techniques that have not changed since the Middle Ages are used in the tanneries in the Medina where leathers are processed. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, we participate in the “Magnificent City Blue Chefchaouen” tour. Located in northwestern Morocco, at the foothills of the Rif Mountains, this charming town is famous for its blue-painted buildings and is also known as the “Blue City” for this feature. Chefchaouen, where every corner and street is painted in different shades of blue, attracts visitors with its unique atmosphere as well as its natural beauties. While wandering through the narrow streets of the city, you can discover traditional markets, handicraft shops, and local restaurants. The city also carries traces of local culture and lifestyle; the local people, who keep the Berber tradition alive, offer a warm welcome to visitors. Chefchaouen's unique blue atmosphere and natural beauties have made this city one of the most attractive and unforgettable destinations in Morocco. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight and dinner at the hotel.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Meknes. Located between the coastal plains and the peaks of the Atlas Mountains, the city has been a commercial and cultural crossroads since ancient times. Meknes, the “city of a hundred minarets,” is home to many structures. In our city tour in Meknes, which has the distinction of being one of the country's four imperial cities, we will see the eye-catching Bab Mansour city gate with its Moorish-style architecture, one of the most important symbols of the city, the Agdal Basin built by Moulay Ismail, Lahdim Square, and Dar El Makhzen (Royal Palace). After our tour, we depart for the Magnificent Capital, Rabat. In our panoramic city tour upon arrival, we will see the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, built in memory of the current king's grandfather, the pioneer of Morocco's independence, and the Royal Palace. After our tour, we depart for Casablanca. Upon our arrival, our Casablanca city tour begins. The city, which is Morocco's main port and famous for the 1942 Hollywood production Casablanca, which took its name from the city, is the country's economic center as well as the most populous city. While wandering the streets of the city, you can see Islamic, French, and Berber influences regarding its rich cultural past. The heart of Casablanca, Mohammed V Square, the United Nations Square, where Morocco's past and present are magnificently blended, the Hassan II Mosque (from the outside), famous for its magnificent structure and being the 2nd tallest minaret in the world, the Old Medina, the Hobus district famous for its open-air markets, and Ain Diab and Corniche on the Atlantic coast are among the places we will see. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
 

After breakfast at the hotel and check-out procedures, free time. Then, departure to the airport at the time to be notified by our guide. After baggage and check-in procedures, departure to Istanbul at 16.50 with Air Arabia flight 3O437. Arrival at 23.40 local time and end of our tour.