Magnificent Kingdom of Morocco & Sahara Desert 7 Nights - with Turkish Airlines May 15-16 (Eid al-Adha Special)

Meeting at Istanbul Airport international departures terminal in front of the Turkish Airlines counter 3 hours before the flight. After baggage and ticket procedures, departure for Casablanca at 12:05 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 617. Following arrival in Casablanca at 14:00 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, places we will see include the Bahia Palace, which offers a great 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, which host a plant collection from all over the world, and Djemaa El Fna square, the heart of the city called the “Souks and Courtyard of Miracles”. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After morning breakfast at the hotel, we participate in the Unesco World Heritage Magnificent Essaouira Tour’na participate. Essaouira, whose coast has hosted civilizations since ancient times, is located on the Atlantic Ocean 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 listed on the Unesco “World Heritage” list, is a tranquil coastal town where art and culture intertwine, alongside being 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, transforming the city into an art and culture center. The town has most 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 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 morning 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 we will proceed to Ait Ben Haddou, a historical village famous for its traditional earthen architecture. Located at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains along the old Sahara caravan route, this impressive settlement gives visitors a feeling of traveling back in time with its high adobe walls, corner towers, and narrow streets. Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987, Aït Ben Haddou offers incredible frames for photographers, especially with its structures taking on red tones at sunset. Our last stop on our tour is arriving at our hotel in the city of Ouarzazate, which has hosted many Hollywood films and Hollywood artists, and we give free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After morning breakfast at our 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 arrival, we settle 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 is at our camp in the desert.

After morning breakfast at our hotel, Ifrane, located at an altitude of 1,700 meters and drawing attention with its orderly city plan, is referred to as the “Switzerland of Morocco” due to its clean air, wide streets, and chalet-style architecture with sloping roofs. Here we will make Fes’e departure for. In accordance with the tradition of naming after the capitals of Berber countries, just like the examples of Tunisia and Algeria, the country of Morocco also takes its name from the city of Fes. Established around the Fez River flowing from west to east, the walled city is also known as the “Mecca of the West”.  Fes city center is listed as a World Heritage Site and is one of the largest and oldest urban pedestrian zones in the world.  During our old city tour, we will see Bou Inania and Al Attarine Medrasas, unique examples of Islamic architecture, the Andalusian Mosque, the Karaouine University, the world's oldest institution of higher learning, Nejjarine Square, and the artisan bazaar. Unchanged techniques since the Middle Ages are used in the tanneries where leather is processed in the Medina. Transfer to our hotel after the tour. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we participate in the ‘’Magnificent City of Blue Chefchaouen’’ tour. Located in northwestern Morocco at the foot of the Rif Mountains, this charming town is famous for its blue-painted buildings and is also known as the "Blue City". Chefchaouen, with every corner and street painted in various shades of blue, captivates visitors with its natural beauty as well as its unique atmosphere. While wandering 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, 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 stay and dinner at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Meknes’s. 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 of Meknes, one of the country's four imperial cities, we will see 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 Mulay Ismail, El Hedim Square, and Dar El Makhzen (Royal Palace). After our tour, we depart for the Magnificent Capital Rabat. During our panoramic city tour following our arrival, we will see the Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum built in memory of the current king's grandfather and the 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 film named after it, Casablanca is the country's economic center 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. Among the places we will see are Mohammed V Square, the heart of Casablanca; United Nations Square, where Morocco's past and present blend magnificently; the magnificent Hassan II Mosque (from the outside), famous for having the world's 2nd tallest minaret; the Old Medina; the Habous district, famous for its open-air markets; and Ain Diab and the Corniche along the Atlantic coast. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay 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 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 618 at 15:55. Arrival at 23:35 local time and end of our tour.