Magnificent Morocco & Sahara Desert & Gibraltar 7 Nights – with Air Arabia Airlines, November 14 (November Break Special)

Meeting in front of the Air Arabia Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport 3 hours before the flight. (It is required to be at the airport on the evening of the day before the departure date specified in the tour.) Following baggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Casablanca at 00.20 on Air Arabia Airlines flight number 3O438. After arriving in Casablanca at 03.25 local time, we depart for the Magnificent Capital Rabat in our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Following our arrival, during the panoramic city tour, the Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum built in memory of the grandfather of the current king, the pioneer of Morocco’s independence, and the Royal Palace are among the places we will see. Following our tour, we depart for Casablanca. Following our arrival, our Casablanca city tour begins. Morocco’s main port, the city made famous by the 1942 Hollywood film Casablanca, which took its name from the city, is not only the country’s economic center but also the city with the highest population. As you walk through the city’s streets, you can see Islamic, French and Berber influences reflecting its rich cultural past. 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 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 coastline of the Atlantic Ocean, are among the places we will see. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
 

Following breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Marrakech. After arriving in Marrakech, we begin exploring the city, which will take you back centuries with its narrow streets and takes 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, 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 landmarks; the Majorella Gardens, home to a collection of plants from all over the world; and Djemaa El Fna Square, the heart of the city known as the “Courtyard of Souks and Miracles,” will be among the places we visit. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 
 

After breakfast at the hotel, we join the Unesco World Heritage Magnificent Essaouira Tour. Essaouira, whose streets have 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 included on the ‘’World Heritage’’ list by Unesco, is a tranquil seaside town where art and culture intertwine, in addition to being a fishing port. The city has a quite peaceful atmosphere compared to Marrakech, offering its 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 an art and cultural center. The town has also recently hosted the filming of the famous Game Of Thrones series. During our tour, the Essaouira walls and Essaouira Castle, Essaouira Port, 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 and traces of modern life, you will also have the opportunity to shop with pleasure while exploring the city. After the tour, we return to our hotel in Marrakech. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
 

Following breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Ouarzazate. Our first stop along 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 proceed to Ait Ben Haddou, a historic village famous for its traditional earthen architecture. Located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, on the ancient Saharan caravan route, this impressive settlement gives visitors the feeling of travelling back in time with its high adobe walls, corner towers and narrow streets. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, Aït Ben Haddou offers incredible photo opportunities, especially with its buildings taking on reddish hues at sunset. The final stop of our tour is our hotel in the city of Ouarzazate, which has hosted many Hollywood films and Hollywood artists, where we will have free time. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
 

After having breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards the Sahara Desert. With the desert on one side and views of the Atlas Mountains on the other, our first stops will be the Todra Valley and M’gouna (Rose City). We then 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 darkness of the desert at night and the sunrise in the morning. Accommodation is at our camp in the desert.
 

Following the breakfast we will have at the hotel, Ifrane, located at an altitude of 1,700 meters and notable for its orderly urban plan, is known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” due to its clean air, wide avenues, and mountain chalet-style architecture with pitched roofs. After the tour we will take here, we will depart for Fes. In accordance with the tradition of naming Berber countries after their capitals, as in the examples of Tunisia and Algeria, Morocco also took its name from the city of Fes. The walled city, founded around the Fez River, which flows from west to east, is also known as the “Mecca of the West.”  The city center of Fes has been listed as a World Heritage Site and is one of the largest and oldest urban pedestrian areas in the world.  During our old city tour, we will see the Bou Inania and Al Attarine Madrasas, the Andalusian Mosque, one of the world’s oldest institutions of higher education, Karaouine University, Nejjarine Square, and the artisans’ bazaar, all unique examples of Islamic architecture. The tanneries in the Medina, where leather is processed, still use techniques that have remained unchanged since the Middle Ages. Transfer to our hotel after the tour. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel. 
 

After breakfast at the hotel, we join the ‘’Magnificent City Blue Chefchaouen’’ tour. This fascinating town, located in northwestern Morocco at the foothills of the Rif Mountains, is famous for its blue-painted buildings and is also known as the "Blue City" for this characteristic. Chefchaouen, every corner and street of which is painted in different shades of blue, attracts visitors with its unique atmosphere as well as its natural beauty. While strolling through the city’s narrow streets, you can discover its 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 visitors a warm welcome. Chefchaouen’s unique blue atmosphere and natural beauty have made this city one of Morocco’s most appealing and unforgettable destinations. After our tour, we depart for Tangier. Upon arrival, we check into our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
 

After having breakfast at the hotel, we check out with our belongings and begin our Tangier tour. During our Tangier tour, we will view the Strait of Gibraltar, then see the famous Hercules Cave from mythology, and after touring Tangier’s historic bazaar, we depart for Tangier Airport. Following baggage and check-in procedures, we depart at 17.00 for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport on Air Arabia flight 3O528. Arrival at 23.30 local time and the end of our tour.