The Magnificent Kingdom of Morocco and Sahara Desert – 7 Nights with Turkish Airlines (Autumn & Winter 2026)

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 12.05 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 617. After arriving in Casablanca at 15.00 local time, departure for Marrakech in our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Upon arrival in Marrakech, we begin exploring this city, which will take you centuries back with its narrow streets and takes its name from the words “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 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,” will be among the places we see. After the 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. Essaouira, which has hosted civilizations since ancient times, is located on the Atlantic 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 in the ‘’World Heritage’’ list by Unesco, is a tranquil coastal town where art and culture intertwine, 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, turning the city into an art and culture center. The town most 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 alongside traces of modern life, you will also have the opportunity to shop 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.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Ifrane, located at an elevation of 1,700 meters and notable for its orderly urban planning. It is known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” due to its clean air, wide streets, and mountain chalet-style architecture with sloping roofs. From here, we depart for Fez. In accordance with the tradition of naming Berber countries after their capitals, as in the examples of Tunisia and Algeria, Morocco also takes its name from the city of Fez. Founded around the Fez River, which flows from west to east, the walled city is also known as the “Mecca of the West.”  The city center of Fez 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, unique examples of Islamic architecture; the Andalusian Mosque; Karaouine University, the world’s oldest institution of higher education; Nejjarine Square; and the artisans’ souk. 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 Blue City of 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" because of this feature. With every corner and street painted in different shades of blue, Chefchaouen attracts visitors with its unique atmosphere as well as its natural beauty. As you wander through the narrow streets of the city, you can discover traditional bazaars, handicraft shops and local restaurants. The city also bears traces of the local culture and lifestyle; the local people, who preserve Berber traditions, offer visitors a warm welcome. Chefchaouen’s unique blue atmosphere and natural beauty have made it one of Morocco’s most attractive and unforgettable destinations. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay 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 Antiquity. Known as the “city of a hundred minarets,” Meknes is home to many architectural treasures. In Meknes, one of the country’s four imperial cities, our city tour will include Bab Mansour, one of the city’s most important symbols and an impressive city gate with Moorish-style architecture; the Agdal Basin, built by Moulay Ismail; Lahdim Square; and Dar El Makhzen (the Royal Palace). Following our tour, we depart for Rabat, the Glorious Capital. During the panoramic city tour following our arrival, we will see the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, built in memory of the grandfather of the current king and a pioneer of Morocco’s independence, and the Royal Palace. Following our tour, we depart for Casablanca. Upon arrival, our Casablanca city tour begins. Morocco’s main port and the city made famous by the 1942 Hollywood film Casablanca, named after the city, Casablanca is not only the country’s economic center but also its most densely populated city. As you stroll through the city’s streets, you can see 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 magnificently blended; the Hassan II Mosque (outside), famous for its magnificent structure and the world’s second-tallest minaret; the Old Medina; the Habous 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.
 

After breakfast at the hotel and check-out, free time. Then, depart for the airport at the time indicated by our guide.  After baggage and ticket procedures, depart for Istanbul at 16.55 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 618. Arrival at 23.25 local time and the end of our tour.