Day 1 ISTANBUL – CASABLANCA
We meet three hours before the flight at the international departures terminal of Istanbul New Airport. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight to Casablanca begins with a scheduled Turkish Airlines service. Upon arrival at Casablanca Airport, we begin our city tour. Casablanca owes its fame to the Hollywood film Casablanca, which portrayed the era and is remembered for the line “Play it again, Sam,” and to having hosted the parties’ negotiations and very intense espionage activities during World War II. Today, Casablanca is an industrial city with one of Africa’s and the country’s largest ports; among the panoramic sights we will see are Mohammed V Square, Rick’s Cafe, inspired by the location where the film Casablanca was shot, Hassan II Mosque, Anfa and Zerktouni boulevards, among the liveliest streets of the modern city, and the colorful Corniche promenade. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
Food and drink recommendation of the day: You should try Moroccan-style couscous or tagine (meat or chicken stew).
Day 2 CASABLANCA – RABAT – FES
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. First, we head to Rabat, the country’s capital. Rabat is located on the banks of the Bou Regreg River, surrounded by eucalyptus and cork oak forests. In Rabat, which has served as the capital of the country since the exiled king announced his return from this city, we will visit Kasbah Oudaya, Hassan Tower, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. After the tour, we continue to Fes. Upon arrival in Fes, we begin our optional Old Capital Fes & Medina Tour (30 Euro) for those who wish to join. In our Medina tour, after a walk through Bab-el Makhzen, the monumental gate of the royal palace, and the surrounding Jewish quarter Mellah, we will see Attarine Madrasa, Karaouine University, Nejarine Square, the market where Morocco-specific jewelry and copperware are sold, workshops where the finest ceramic craftsmanship in the world is produced, and the tannery near the Fes River, where traditional leather processing continues today. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
Route: Casablanca-Rabat 90 Km (1 Hour 30 Minutes), Rabat-Fes 205 Km (2 Hours 30 Minutes)
Food and drink recommendation of the day: You should try harira soup and stew.
Shopping recommendation: You can buy leather and ceramic products
Day 3 FES – CHEFCHAOUEN – FES
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the Blue City Chefchaouen Tour (80 Euro), which will be organized as an extra for our guests who wish to join. After breakfast at the hotel, we set out for the Chefchaouen tour. After a walk through the maze-like deep blue streets of Chefchaouen, whose fame has long surpassed Morocco’s borders, we will have free time for shopping and lunch for those who wish. After fully enjoying our Chefchaouen excursion, we return to our Fes hotel and have free time to rest. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
Route: Chefchaouen-Fes 200 Km (3 Hours 45 Minutes)
Food and drink recommendation of the day: You should try harira soup and stew.
Shopping recommendation: You can buy leather and ceramic products
Day 4 FES – ERFOUD
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off toward the Sahara Desert. Today will pass like a road story. Along the way, the desert will be on one side and the Atlas Mountains on the other. Accommodation and dinner at our Erfoud hotel. For our optional Sahara Desert Sunset (with Jeep & Camels) tour (80 Euro), we depart with guests who wish to join. We are heading to the sand dunes where we will go on safari in the desert. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Erfoud and free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
Route: Fes-Erfoud 410 Km (7 Hours)
Shopping recommendation: You can buy dates.
Day 5 ERFOUD – OUARZAZATE
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Ouarzazate. Upon arrival in Ouarzazate, we set off for the Hollywood (Atlas) Film Studios (25 Euro), which will be organized as an extra. In addition to many Hollywood films such as The Message, Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander, and Babylon, it has also been used as a set for the television phenomenon Game of Thrones in recent years. Among the places we will see are the dazzling Ait Benhaddou and the Hollywood film studios. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel in Ouarzazate, which has hosted many Hollywood films and welcomed Hollywood celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Martin Scorsese, and many others, and have free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
Route: Erfoud – Ouarzazate 320 Km (5 Hours)
Food and drink recommendation of the day: You should try grilled kebabs or stew.
Shopping recommendation: You can buy valuable fossil pieces and authentic Berber rugs.
Day 6 OUARZAZATE – MARRAKECH
After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Marrakech. Upon arrival in Marrakech, we depart for the Marrakech Medina & Bahia Palace & Jemaa el Fna Square Tour (30 Euro), which will be organized as an extra for our guests who wish to join. Today we learn about argan oil and exotic spices, and we visit Bahia Palace, decorated with the country’s characteristic zellige tilework. After our tour, transfer to our Marrakech hotel and free time to rest.
Route: Ouarzazate-Marrakech 200 Km (4 Hours)
Food and drink recommendation of the day: You must definitely try freshly squeezed juices in Jmaa el Fna Square
Day 7 MARRAKECH – ESSAOUIRA – MARRAKECH
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the Argan Trees Trail to Essaouira & Atlantic Ocean Tour (65 Euro), which will be organized as an extra for our guests who wish to join. In this region of Morocco, where argan trees are most abundant, we first visit the Argan Oil Cooperative and receive information about argan oil. Then we arrive at the city of Essaouira on the Atlantic Ocean coast. This is a former Portuguese city that reminds us of old Bodrum and is world-famous. Declared a “World Heritage” site by UNESCO, the city is not only a fishing port on the Atlantic Ocean coast and a seaside town where art and culture intertwine, but has also been the setting for many productions such as Orson Welles’s Othello and the recently very popular Game of Thrones series. The city’s fortress, fishing port, and Medina, built inspired by ancient Roman cities, are among the places to see. You can explore the city and enjoy some pleasant shopping among the narrow labyrinth-like streets you will never tire of wandering through. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Marrakech and free time to rest. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
Route: Marrakech- Essaouira 175 Km (3 Hours), Essaouira-Marrakech 175 Km (3 Hours)
Food and drink recommendation of the day: You should try fresh seafood and fish.
Shopping recommendation: World-famous Moroccan argan oil and argan-oil-based cosmetic products can be purchased.
Day 8 MARRAKECH – MAJORELLE GARDEN – ISTANBUL
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then, for those who wish to join, we depart for the extra Yves Saint Laurent’s Mysterious Treasure Majorelle Gardens tour (45 Euro). We carry out our Majorelle Garden tour, one of the most beautiful places in Marrakech. The Majorelle Garden, founded by French furniture designer and painter Jaques Majorelle and brought to its present form by the famous fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, continues our visit, and at the time determined by our guide we head to Marrakech Airport. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight to Istanbul begins. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, arrival in Istanbul and the end of our tour.
o Hotel check-in time is between 15:00 – 17:00 / check-out time is between 10:00 – 12:00.
o Departure and arrival times are local times.
o Flights marked with * arrive at the destination on the calendar day following the departure date.
o Please ask about domestic connection details and price differences.
o Prices are not valid for groups; please ask about our special prices.
o Points to note on our Morocco tour: men should not wear shorts; women should not wear sleeveless tops, miniskirts, leggings, or shorts; for mosque visits, a long-sleeved cardigan and a headscarf are required.
o The Moroccan dirham (MAD) is used in the country, and 1 € is approximately equal to 10 dirhams. Turkish lira is not valid in the country. We recommend carrying Euro or USD for exchange.
o The local time zone of the Kingdom of Morocco is GMT+1, and there is a (-2 hours) difference from Turkey. In some periods, this difference can increase to 3 hours.
o Since the Ourzazate region is a boutique area, a 3* or boutique hotel may be provided depending on season demand. Guests who purchased our tour did so knowingly.
TK617 ISTCMN 1150 1450
TK620 RAKIST 1615 2320
Economy class flight ticket with Turkish Airlines on the route Istanbul (IST) – Casablanca (CMN) - Marrakesh (RAK) – Istanbul (IST)
Airport taxes
Transfers between the airport and the hotel
Half Board Accommodation in 4* Hotels
Casablanca City Tour
Rabat City Tour
Ait Benhaddou Tour
7 Breakfasts & 7 Dinners
TURSAB professional liability insurance
Turkish Guiding services
Travel health insurance
Tourist city taxes
Extra Tours
Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites
Any personal expenses and hotel extras
All beverages including water served at dinner
International departure tax
Lunches
Driver tips 5 Euro per person (optional)