Magnificent Kingdom of Morocco & Sahara Desert & Gibraltar 7 Nights - with Air Arabia on November 14 (November Semester Special)

Meeting at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal in front of the Air Arabia counter 3 hours before the flight. (It is necessary to be at the airport the evening 1 day before the departure date specified in the tour.) After baggage and check-in procedures, depart for Casablanca with Air Arabia flight number 3O438 at 00.20. Following arrival in Casablanca at 03.25 local time, we depart for the Magnificent Capital Rabat with our vehicle waiting for us at the area. Following our arrival, the panoramic city tour will include the Hassan Tower and 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, depart for Casablanca. Following our arrival, our Casablanca city tour begins. Casablanca, Morocco's main port and famous for the 1942 Hollywood movie named after 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, United Nations Square where Morocco's past and present are magnificently blended, the magnificent 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, Ain Diab and Corniche on the coastline located by the Atlantic Ocean 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, depart for Marrakech. Upon arrival in Marrakech, we begin to explore Marrakech, which will take you back centuries with its narrow streets, taking its name from the word “mur akush” which means “Land of God” in the language of the Berbers, the oldest indigenous people of North Africa. Marrakech, one of the country's most important touristic centers, 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 great impression of what it was like to be an 19th-century nobleman in Morocco, the Koutoubia Minaret, one of the city's most important symbols, the Majorelle Gardens, which host plant collections from all over the world, and Djemaa El Fna square, the heart of the city called “Souks and Courtyard of Miracles”. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 
 

After breakfast at the hotel, we participate in the Unesco World Heritage Magnificent Essaouira Tour. Essaouira, whose streets have hosted civilizations since ancient times, is known for its medina (city center) surrounded by white old city walls located on the Atlantic Ocean coast, 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, turning the city into an art and culture center. Finally, the town hosted the shootings of the famous Game Of Thrones series. In our tour, we will see the Essaouira ramparts and Essaouira Castle, the Essaouira Port where the fish market is located, and the world-famous Medina.  While exploring the city in Essaouira, which bears the traces of modern life with the elegance of traditional Moroccan architecture, you will also have 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, depart for Ouarzazate. Our first stop on the way will be the Film studios and Ait Ben Hadou. Here we will see the film studios where The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander, and the television phenomenon Game of Thrones were filmed, and then move on to Ait Ben Haddou, a historical village famous for its traditional earthen architecture. Located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, along the old Sahara caravan route, this impressive settlement gives visitors the feeling of traveling back in time with its high mudbrick 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 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 give free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards the Sahara desert. Accompanied by desert views 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 will be in our camp in the desert.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Ifrane, located at an altitude of 1,700 meters and drawing attention with its orderly city plan, clean air, wide streets, and chalet-style architecture with sloping roofs, which is referred to as the “Switzerland of Morocco”. After our tour here, we depart for Fes. In accordance with the tradition of naming Berber country capitals, just like the examples of Tunisia and Algeria, the country of Morocco also takes its name from the city of Fes. Built around the Fez River flowing from west to east, the walled city is also referred to 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.  In 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 oldest higher education institution in the world, Nejjarine Square, and the artisans' bazaar. Techniques that have not changed since the Middle Ages are used in the tanneries where leathers are processed in the Medina. 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 foot of the Rif Mountains, this charming town is famous for its blue-painted buildings and is also known as the "Blue City" due to 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 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 the Berber tradition alive, offer a warm welcome to visitors. Chefchaouen's unique blue atmosphere and natural beauties make this city one of the most attractive and unforgettable destinations in Morocco. After our tour, depart for Tangier. Upon arrival, we check into our hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, we leave the hotel with our belongings and start the Tangier tour. On our Tangier tour, we will watch the Strait of Gibraltar, then see the famous Hercules Cave in mythology, and after touring the historical bazaar of Tangier, we depart for Tangier airport. After baggage and check-in procedures, depart for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport with Air Arabia flight number 3O528 at 17.00. Arrival at 23.30 local time and end of our tour.