Magnificent Kingdom of Morocco and Sahara Desert 7 Nights - With THY (2027 Winter Period)

Meeting 3 hours before the flight at the Turkish Airlines counter in front of the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport. After luggage and ticket procedures, departure to Casablanca at 11:45 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 617. Arrival in Casablanca at 13:50 local time, followed by departure to Marrakech with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. After our arrival in Marrakech, we begin to explore Marrakech, which will take you centuries back with its narrow streets, and takes its name from the word “mur akush” in the language of the Berbers, the oldest indigenous people of North Africa, meaning “Land of God”. 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 the city tour we will carry out, 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 city's most important symbols, the Majorelle Gardens, which house a plant collection from all over the world, and Djemaa El Fna square, the heart of the city called “Souks and the Square of Miracles”, are among the places we will see. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we participate in the Magnificent Essaouira Tour, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Essaouira, which has hosted civilizations for ages on its shores, is known for its medina (city center) surrounded by white old city walls on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, its narrow streets and traditional markets. Essaouira, which is listed by UNESCO as a “World Heritage” site, 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, 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, making the city an art and culture center. The town has most recently hosted the filming of the famous Game Of Thrones series. In the tour we will carry out, the walls of Essaouira and the Essaouira Fortress, the Essaouira Port where the fish market is located, and the world-famous Medina will be among the places we will see.  You will also have the opportunity to enjoy shopping while exploring the city in Essaouira, which carries the elegance of traditional Moroccan architecture and the traces of modern life. After the tour, we return to our hotel in Marrakech. Dinner and overnight stay 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 Hadou. Here, we will see the film studios where The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander the Great and the television phenomenon Game of Thrones were filmed, then we will move 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 makes visitors feel as if they are traveling back in time with its high walls made of mud-brick, corner towers and narrow streets. Aït Ben Haddou, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987, offers incredible frames for photographers, especially with its structures that turn red tones at sunset. Our final stop in the tour is the arrival at our hotel in the city of Ouarzazate, which has hosted many Hollywood films and Hollywood artists, and we provide free time. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we set out for the Sahara Desert. With 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 (the City of Roses). Then we move to 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 darkness of the desert night and the sunrise in the morning. Accommodation in our camp in the desert.

After breakfast at the hotel, Ifrane, located at an altitude of 1,700 meters and notable for its regular city plan, is referred to as the “Switzerland of Morocco” due to its clean air, wide streets and chalet-style architecture with sloping roofs. After our visit here, we move to Fes. Following the tradition of naming based on the capitals of Berber countries, as in the examples of Tunisia and Algeria, Morocco also took its name from the city of Fes. The walled city built around the Fez River flowing from west to east is also referred to as the “Mecca of the West”.  The center of Fes, listed as a World Heritage Area, is one of the largest and oldest urban pedestrian zones in the world.  In the old city tour we will carry out, the Bou Inania and Al Attarine Madrasas, unique examples of Islamic architecture, the Andalusian Mosque, the world's oldest higher education institution Karaouine University, Nejjarine Square and the artisans' bazaar will be seen. In the tanneries of the Medina, techniques that have not changed since the Middle Ages are used. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay 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 enchanting town is famous for its blue-painted buildings and is also known as the "Blue City." Chefchaouen, with every corner and street painted in different shades of blue, attracts visitors with its unique atmosphere as well as its natural beauty. 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 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 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,” hosts many structures. During our city tour in Meknes, one of the country's four imperial cities, the dazzling Bab Mansour city gate with its Moorish architecture, the Agdal Basin built by Moulay Ismail, Lahdim Square and Dar El Makhzen (Royal Palace) are among the places we will see. After our tour, we depart for the Magnificent Capital Rabat. Following our arrival, during the panoramic city tour, the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, built in memory of the grandfather of the current king and pioneer of Morocco's independence, and the Royal Palace are among the places we will see. After our tour, departure for Casablanca. Following our arrival, our Casablanca city tour begins. Morocco's main port, the city famous for the 1942 Hollywood production film Casablanca, which took its name from the city, is the country's economic center as well as the most densely populated city. While wandering through the streets of the city, you can see the Islamic, French, and Berber influences regarding its rich cultural history. Mohammed V Square, the heart of Casablanca, 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 for having the world's second longest minaret, the Old Medina, the Habous district famous for its open-air markets, Ain Diab and the Corniche on the coastline of 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 and check-out procedures, free time. Then, departure for the airport at the time specified by our guide. After baggage and ticket procedures, departure for Istanbul at 15:45 via Turkish Airlines flight TK 618. Arrival at 23:25 local time and the end of our tour.