Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. Following baggage and ticket procedures, departure for Casablanca at 11:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK617. After arriving in Casablanca at 14:50 local time, our Casablanca city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Morocco’s main port, Casablanca is a city famous for the 1942 Hollywood film named after it, and is the country’s economic center as well as its most populous city. As you walk through the city’s narrow streets, you can see Islamic, French and Berber influences reflecting its rich cultural heritage. The heart of Casablanca, Mohammed V Square; United Nations Square, where Morocco’s past and present are wonderfully blended; the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, famous for having the world’s second-longest minaret; the Old Medina; the Hobus district, famous for its open-air markets; and Ain Diab and Corniche, located along the Atlantic Ocean coastline, are among the places we will see. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Following the breakfast to be served at the hotel, we depart for Majestic Capital Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Following our arrival, during the panoramic city tour we will take, the Hassan Tower and the Mohammed V Mausoleum, built in memory of the grandfather of the current king, who pioneered Morocco’s independence, and the Royal Palace are among the places we will see. Following our tour, we set off for Marrakech. Following our arrival in Marrakech, we begin exploring Marrakech, which will take you back centuries with its narrow streets and derives its name from the word “mur akush,” meaning “Land of God” in the language of the Berbers, the oldest indigenous people of North Africa. Marrakech, one of the country’s most important tourist centers, is also known as the “Red City” due to its famous red walls. During our city tour, the Bahia Palace, offering 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 landmarks, the Majorella Gardens, home to plant collections from all around the world, and Djemaa El Fna Square, the heart of the city known as the “Courtyard of Souks and Miracles,” are among the places we will see. Following our excursion, transfer to our hotel and free time. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, we join the Unesco World Heritage Grand Essaouira Tour we participate in. Essaouira, which has hosted civilizations since prehistoric 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. This Essaouira, whose city center is included on UNESCO’s “World Heritage” list, is a tranquil coastal town where art and culture intertwine, as well as being a fishing port. Compared to Marrakech, the city has a remarkably calm atmosphere that offers visitors a relaxing escape. Over the years, this atmosphere has attracted many world-famous artists, such as Cat Stevens, Jimi Hendrix, and Orson Welles, turning the city into a center of art and culture. The town most recently hosted the filming of the famous Game of Thrones series. In our tour, the Essaouira ramparts and Essaouira Castle, the Port of Essaouira, where the fish market is located, and the world-famous Medina are among the places we will see. In Essaouira, which bears the elegance of traditional Moroccan architecture alongside traces of modern life, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy shopping while exploring the city. After the tour, we return to our hotel in Marrakech. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, we join the Magnificent Atlas Mountains and Ourika Valley tour. The highest peak of the mountain range, which forms a wall separating the Mediterranean coasts of northwestern Africa from the Sahara Desert, is Toubkal, located near Marrakech. The mountain range is also home to natural habitats containing numerous plants and animals, many of which are at risk of extinction. The distinctive cultures and lifestyles of the Berbers, the oldest known indigenous people of North Africa who make up the majority of the region’s population, offer visitors a unique experience alongside the mountains’ magnificent scenery. After our tour, we will find peace under the spell of the natural beauty during our break in the Ourika Valley at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. After our excursion, we return to Marrakech. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel and check-out, free time. Then depart for the airport at the time advised by our guide. After the baggage and ticket procedures, depart for Istanbul at 16:45 on Turkish Airlines flight TK618. Arrival at 23:25 local time and the end of our tour.