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

Meeting 3 hours before the flight in front of the Air Arabia check-in counter at Sabiha Gökçen Airport international departures terminal. (Passengers must be at the airport on the evening 1 day prior to the departure date specified in the tour.) Following baggage and ticketing procedures, departure for Casablanca at 00.20 on Air Arabia flight number 3O438. Upon arrival in Casablanca at 02.25 local time, departure for Marrakech with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Upon our arrival in Marrakech, we begin exploring Marrakech, whose name derives from the word "mur akush", meaning "Land of God" in the language of the Berbers, the oldest indigenous people of North Africa, which will take you back centuries with its narrow streets. Marrakech, one of the country's most important touristic centers, is also known as the "Red City" due to its famous red walls. During our city tour, the Bahia Palace, which offers a wonderful impression of what it was like to be a 19th-century nobleman in Morocco, 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", will be among the places we see. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we participate in the Magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Essaouira Tour. Essaouira, whose streets have been home to civilizations since ancient times, is known for its medina (city center) surrounded by white old city walls, narrow streets, and traditional markets, located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Listed on the UNESCO "World Heritage" list, Essaouira is a tranquil coastal town where art and culture intertwine, alongside its feature as a fishing port. A very calm atmosphere prevails in the city, offering visitors a relaxing getaway 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 hub. The town also recently hosted the filming of the famous Game Of Thrones series. During our tour, the Essaouira ramparts and Essaouira Castle, the Essaouira Port where the fish market is located, and the world-famous Medina will be among the places we see. While exploring Essaouira, which carries the elegance of traditional Moroccan architecture and the 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 morning breakfast at the hotel, departure for Ouarzazate. On the way, our first stop 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 historical village famous for its traditional earthen architecture. Located at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains on the old Sahara caravan route, this impressive settlement offers visitors a feeling of 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 turning into reddish 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 the Todra Valley and M’gouna (City of Roses). Afterwards, 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 dark of the desert at night and the sunrise in the morning. Accommodation will be at our desert camp.

After breakfast at the hotel, we head towards Ifrane, located at an altitude of 1,700 meters and drawing attention with its orderly city plan; it is referred to as the "Switzerland of Morocco" due to its clean air, wide streets, and chalet-style architecture with sloping roofs. Here, we depart for Fes. In accordance with the tradition of naming Berber country capitals, Morocco takes its name from the city of Fes, just like the examples of Tunisia and Algeria. Built around the Fez River flowing from west to east, the walled city is also known as the "Mecca of the West". The Fes city center is listed as a World Heritage Area and is one of the largest and oldest pedestrian urban zones in the world. During our old city tour, we will see the Bou Inania and Al Attarine Madrasas, unique examples of Islamic architecture, the Andalusian Mosque, the Karaouine University, the world's oldest institution of higher learning, Nejjarine Square, and the artisans' bazaar. The tanneries in the Medina where leather is processed still use techniques unchanged since the Middle Ages. 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". With every corner and street painted in different shades of blue, Chefchaouen captivates 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 bears traces of local culture and lifestyle; the local people, who keep the Berber tradition alive, offer visitors a warm welcome. 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 stay and dinner at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards 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. Known as the "city of a hundred minarets," Meknes is home to numerous structures. During our city tour in Meknes, which holds the feature of being one of the country's four imperial cities, the places we will see include the eye-catching Bab Mansour city gate with its Moorish architecture, which is 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 Magnificent Capital Rabat. During the panoramic city tour we will make upon our arrival, the places we will see include the Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum built in memory of the current king's grandfather who was the pioneer of Morocco's independence, and the Royal Palace. After our tour, departure to Casablanca. Following our arrival, our Casablanca city tour begins. Morocco's main port and the city famous for the 1942 Hollywood movie named after it, Casablanca is not only the economic center of the country but also its most populous city. While wandering the streets of the city, you can see the Islamic, French, and Berbers influences of its rich cultural past. The places we will see include Mohammed V Square, the heart of Casablanca, United Nations Square where Morocco's past and present blend magnificently, the Hassan II Mosque (from the outside) famous for its magnificent structure and having the 2nd tallest minaret in the world, the Old Medina, the Hobus district famous for its open-air markets, and Ain Diab and Corniche along the Atlantic coast. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast and check-out procedures at the hotel, free time. Afterwards, transfer to the airport at the time to be announced by our guide.  After baggage and ticket procedures, departure for Istanbul with Air Arabia flight number 3O437 at 15.50’y. Arrival at 00.40’y local time and end of our tour.