Meeting in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at the international departures terminal of Istanbul New Airport 3 hours before the flight. After baggage and ticket procedures, departure for Casablanca at 11:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK617. After arriving in Casablanca at 14:50 local time, departure for Marrakech in our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Upon arrival in Marrakech, we begin exploring Marrakech, which will take you centuries back 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. One of the country’s most important tourist centers, Marrakech 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 Majorelle Gardens, home to plant collections from all over 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. After our tour, 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 Magnificent Essaouira Tour’na katılıyoruz. Essaouira, which has hosted civilizations since prehistoric times, is known for its medina (city center) located on the Atlantic coast and surrounded by old city walls painted white, its narrow streets, and traditional markets. This Essaouira, whose city center is included in UNESCO’s “World Heritage” list, is a tranquil coastal town where art and culture blend together, in addition to being a fishing port. The city has a quite peaceful atmosphere compared to Marrakech, offering visitors the opportunity for a relaxing escape. Over the years, this atmosphere has also attracted many world-famous artists such as Cat Stevens, Jimi Hendrix, and Orson Welles, transforming 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 walls and Essaouira Castle, the Essaouira Port where the fish market is located, and the world-famous Medina are among the places we will visit. 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 depart for Morocco’s capital, the Magnificent Capital Rabat. Following our arrival, during the panoramic city tour, the Hassan Tower and the Mohammed V Mausoleum, built in memory of the grandfather of the current king and pioneer of Morocco’s independence, as well as the Royal Palace, are among the places we will see. Following our tour, we depart for Casablanca. Upon arrival, our city tour begins. Morocco’s main port, Casablanca is a city famous for the 1942 Hollywood film named after it, and is not only the country’s economic center but also the city with the highest population density. As you stroll through the city’s narrow streets, you can observe Islamic, French and Berber influences reflecting its rich cultural heritage. Mohammed V Square, the heart of Casablanca; United Nations Square, where Morocco’s past and present are wonderfully blended; the Hassan II Mosque, famous for its magnificent structure and 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 and free time. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Free time after breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Then, depart for the airport at the time indicated by our guide. Following baggage and ticket procedures, depart for Istanbul at 16.45’ with Turkish Airlines flight TK618. Arrival at 23.25 local time and the end of our tour.