Magnificent Kingdom of Morocco and Sahara Desert 7 Nights - with Air Arabia (2027 Spring Season)

Meeting at Sabiha Gökçen Airport international departures terminal in front of the Air Arabia counter 3 hours before the flight. (It is required to be at the airport on the evening 1 day prior to the departure date specified in the tour.) After baggage and ticketing procedures, departure for Casablanca with Air Arabia flight number 3O438 at 00.10. Following arrival in Casablanca at 03.15 local time, departure for Marrakech with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Upon our arrival in Marrakech, we begin exploring Marrakech, which will take you back centuries with its narrow streets and whose name is derived 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 country's most important tourist centers, is also known as the “Red City” due to its famous red walls. During our city tour, places we will see include the Bahia Palace, which offers a wonderful impression of what it was like to be a nobleman in Morocco in the 19th century; the Koutoubia Minaret, one of the city's most important symbols; the Majorelle Gardens, home to plant collections from all over the world; and Djemaa El Fna square, the heart of the city called the “Souks and Courtyard of Miracles”. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we join the Magnificent Essaouira Unesco World Heritage Tour. Essaouira, whose streets have hosted civilizations since ancient times, is located on the Atlantic Ocean coast and is known for its medina (city center) surrounded by white-colored old city walls, narrow streets, and traditional markets. Essaouira, whose city center is listed on the UNESCO “World Heritage” list, is a tranquil coastal town where art and culture intertwine, as well as featuring a fishing port. A very calm atmosphere prevails in the city, offering visitors a relaxing escape compared to Marrakech. This atmosphere has attracted many world-famous artists such as Cat Stevens, Jimi Hendrix, and Orson Welles over the years, turning the city into an art and culture center. Finally, the town has hosted the shooting of the famous Game Of Thrones series. During our tour, places we will see include the Essaouira ramparts and Essaouira Castle, the Essaouira Port where the fish market is located, and the world-renowned Medina.  While exploring the city in Essaouira, which bears the elegance of traditional Moroccan architecture and traces of modern life, you will also find the opportunity to shop with pleasure. After the tour, we return to our hotel in Marrakech. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, departure for 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 proceed to Ait Ben Haddou, a historic village famous for its traditional earthen architecture. Situated at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains along the ancient Sahara caravan route, this impressive settlement makes visitors feel like they are traveling back in time with its high mud-brick walls, corner towers, and narrow streets. Aït Ben Haddou, which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987, offers incredible frames for photographers, especially with its structures taking on 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 give free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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

After breakfast at the hotel, we head towards Fez. Located at an altitude of 1,700 meters and noted for its regular urban plan, Ifrane is referred to as the "Switzerland of Morocco" due to its clean air, wide avenues, and sloped-roof, chalet-style architecture. In accordance with the tradition of naming countries after the capitals of Berber realms, as seen in the examples of Tunisia and Algeria, the country of Morocco also takes its name from the city of Fez. Surrounded by walls and established around the Fez River, which flows from west to east, the city is also known as the "Mecca of the West". The Fez city center is listed as a World Heritage Site and is one of the largest and oldest pedestrian urban areas in the world. During our old city tour, we will see Bou Inania and Al Attarine Madrasas, stunning examples of Islamic architecture, the Andalusian Mosque, the University of Karaouine, the oldest higher education institution in the world, Nejjarine Square, and the craftsmen's bazaar. In the tanneries of the Medina where leather is processed, techniques unchanged since the Middle Ages are used. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we participate in the “‘Majestic City 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". With every corner and street painted in different shades of blue, Chefchaouen attracts visitors with its natural beauty as well as its unique atmosphere. While wandering through the narrow streets of the city, you can discover traditional bazaars, handicraft shops, and local restaurants. The city also carries traces of local culture and lifestyle; the local people, keeping Berber traditions alive, offer a warm welcome to visitors. Chefchaouen's unique blue atmosphere and natural beauty have made this city one of Morocco's most attractive and unforgettable destinations. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight and dinner at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Meknes’s. Situated between coastal plains and the peaks of the Atlas Mountains, the city has been a commercial and cultural crossroads since ancient times. Known as the "City of a Hundred Minarets," Meknes is home to numerous structures. Boasting the feature of being one of the country's four imperial cities, during our city tour in Meknes we will see the Bab Mansour city gate, eye-catching with its Moorish architecture and one of the city's most important symbols, the Agdal Basin built by Moulay Ismail, Lahdim Square, and Dar El Makhzen (Royal Palace). After our tour, we depart for the Majestic Capital Rabat. Following our arrival, our panoramic city tour will include the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V built in memory of the current king's grandfather who was a pioneer of Morocco's independence, and the Royal Palace. After our tour, we depart for Casablanca. Following our arrival, our Casablanca city tour begins. Morocco's main port and the city famous for the 1942 Hollywood production Casablanca, named after the city, is the country's economic hub as well as its most populous city. While wandering the streets of the city, you can see Islamic, French, and Berber influences reflecting its rich cultural heritage. The heart of Casablanca, Mohammed V Square, United Nations Square where Morocco's past and present brilliantly blend, the majestic Hassan II Mosque (from the outside) famous for having the world's 2nd tallest minaret, the Old Medina, the Hobus district famous for its open-air markets, and Ain Diab and Corniche on the Atlantic coast will be among the places we see. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel and check-out procedures, free time. Afterwards, transfer to the airport at the time to be announced by our guide. Following baggage and ticketing procedures, departure for Istanbul with Air Arabia flight number 3O437 at 18.00. Arrival at local time 00.40 and end of our tour.