Tour Detail
FASCINATING SAHARA DESERT AND ONE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS TOUR
WITH AIR ARABIA
VISA-FREE!
Rabat - Marrakech (2) - Essaouira - Ouarzazate (1) - Erfoud (1) - Sahara Desert - Midelt - Ifrane - Fes (1) - Casablanca (1) - Majorelle Garden
1st Day
ISTANBUL - RABAT – MARRAKECH
FLIGHT DETAILS
3O523 IST RBA 22.50 – 01.50*
3O522 RBA IST 15.15 – 22.00
As of March 31, 2025 for our Active Tours;
Meeting one day before the tour departure date.
3O523 IST RBA 00.40 – 02.35
3O522 RBA IST 17.15 – 23.50
IMPORTANT NOTE
Flight times may vary according to dates. It is highly recommended that guests purchasing domestic connecting tickets confirm their flights.
We meet at the international departure terminal of Istanbul Airport three hours before our departure (one calendar day before the departure date). After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight to Rabat begins with Air Arabia Airlines. Upon arrival at Rabat Airport, we transfer to Marrakech with our private bus waiting for us at the airport. After having breakfast at a local restaurant, guests wishing can join an extra tour organized to visit the Majorelle Garden & Bahia Palace & Marrakech Medina Shopping (80 Euro). We will visit the Majorelle Garden, one of the most beautiful places in Marrakech, established by French furniture designer and painter Jacques Majorelle and later transformed into its current state by famous designer Yves Saint Laurent. During this visit, we will get information about argan oil and exotic spices and visit the Bahia Palace adorned with country-specific tile work called zelij. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Marrakech and have free time to rest. Then, guests wishing can participate in the optional extra organized dinner at Chez Ali Fantasia Show (65 Euro). We will enjoy a delightful dinner featuring traditional Moroccan flavors in a carefully decorated Berber tent, with performances by folklore groups from various regions of Morocco. After dinner, we watch the Fantasia show, a horse acrobatics show, wedding procession, and oriental dance organization that has been performed on horseback for centuries, completing our evening with beautiful memories. Dinner and overnight accommodation at our hotel.
-Majorelle Garden & Bahia Palace & Marrakech Medina Shopping Tour: 80 Euro
-Dinner with Chez Ali Fantasia Show: 65 Euro
2nd Day
MARRAKECH – ESSAOUIRA – MARRAKECH
After having breakfast at the hotel, guests wishing can join an extra tour to Essaouira & Atlantic Ocean (80 Euro). In this region, the highest density of Argan trees can be found. First, we visit the Argan Oil Cooperative and learn about Argan oil. Then we reach Essaouira, located on the Atlantic coast. This city, reminiscent of the old Bodrum, is a world-famous ancient Portuguese city. Recognized as a "World Heritage" site by UNESCO, the city features a fishing port and is a coastal town where art and culture intertwine. It has also served as a backdrop for many productions, including Orson Welles' Othello and the widely-watched series Game of Thrones. The city's fortress, fishing port, and Medina, built by adapting ancient Roman cities, are among the places to see. You can explore the city in its narrow labyrinthine streets and enjoy some delightful shopping. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel in Marrakech for free time to rest. Then, guests wishing can join the extra organized dinner at Dar Soukkar Local Restaurant in Marrakech (75 Euro). While enjoying a specially prepared menu at one of Marrakech's favorite nightlife spots, Dar Soukkar, we witness dazzling shows by modern and traditional dancers, as well as live music and DJ performances, enjoying the evening until late. Dinner and overnight accommodation at our hotel.
-Essaoira & Atlantic Ocean Tour: 80 Euro
-Dinner at Dar Soukkar Local Restaurant: 75 Euro
3rd Day
MARRAKECH – OUARZAZATE – ATLAS FILM STUDIOS
After having breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Ouarzazate. On our route, we will see that Ouarzazate has been used as a set for many Hollywood films, including The Message, Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander the Great, and Babylon, as well as the recent television phenomenon Game of Thrones. After arriving in Ouarzazate, we proceed to our hotel. Then those who wish can participate in the extra organized tour of the Atlas Film Studios (25 Euro). Our tour includes a visit to the Atlas Film Studios, which has hosted many film and series sets like The Message, Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander the Great, and Babylon. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Ouarzazate and have free time. Dinner and overnight accommodation at our hotel.
-Atlas Film Studios: 25 Euro
4th Day
OUARZAZATE – ERFOUD
After having breakfast at the hotel, we start our journey towards the Sahara Desert via Tinghir. Today, we will have a travel story-like day, as on one side of the road is the desert and on the other side are the Atlas Mountains. We will visit places including the irrigation canals, Todra Valley, and M'gouna (rose city). Those who wish can join the extra organized Sahara Desert Sunset Activity Jeep and Camel Safari (80 Euro) tour. We are heading to the sand dunes where we will do a safari in the desert. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Erfoud and have free time. Dinner and overnight accommodation at our hotel.
-Sahara Desert Sunset Activity Jeep and Camel Safari: 80 Euro
5th Day
ERFOUD – MIDELT – IFRANE – FES
After having breakfast at the hotel, we head to Fes. After a photo stop at the magnificent Ziz Valley, we have free time for lunch in the town of Midelt. Next, we will visit Ifrane, which is called "Little Switzerland of Morocco" due to its ski center and Swiss-style architecture. After a coffee break here, we continue to Fes. Fes is under the protection of UNESCO. Upon arriving in Fes, we will take a walk around the monumental gate of the royal palace, Bab-el Makhzen, and the surrounding Jewish quarter, Mellah, before transferring to our hotel. Guests wishing can participate in the extra organized dinner and entertainment at Palais Medina (50 Euro). At Riad Palais Medina, decorated with traditional Moroccan architecture, we will taste exquisite Moroccan dishes accompanied by live traditional music and folklore and dance shows. Dinner and overnight accommodation at our hotel.
-Palais Medina Dinner and Entertainment: 50 Euro
6th Day
FES – CASABLANCA
After having breakfast at the hotel, we first depart for the Fes Medina tour. After visiting the Attarine Medrese, Karaouine University, Nejarine Square, and the leather tanneries where specific Moroccan jewelry and copper items exist, we transfer to Casablanca. Casablanca owes its fame to being the setting for the famous "Casablanca" film, which hosted meetings during World War II and supported intensive espionage activities. Today, Casablanca has the largest port in Africa and is an industrial city. We will take a panoramic tour of the Mohammed V Square, the stunning Hassan II Mosque, and the lively Corniche waterfront. After the tour, dinner and overnight accommodation at our hotel.
7th Day
CASABLANCA – RABAT – ISTANBUL
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. First, we move to the capital city, Rabat. Located on the banks of the Bou Regreg River, surrounded by eucalyptus and Portuguese cork oak forests, Rabat has served as the capital since the return of the exiled king. In Rabat, we will visit Kasbah Oudaya, the Hassan Tower, and the Mausoleum of King Mohammed V, before heading to Rabat Airport at the time determined by our guide. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight to Istanbul begins. After a comfortable and relaxing flight, we arrive in Istanbul, and the tour concludes.