DAY 1
ISTANBUL – CASABLANCA-MARRAKECH
We meet at the international departure terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport three hours before the flight. (On the night connecting Friday evening to Saturday) After luggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight to Casablanca with Air Arabia Airlines begins.
DAY 2
MARRAKECH
Upon arrival at Casablanca airport, we set off for Marrakech with our special bus after having breakfast. First, we visit the Koutoubia minaret and the Jmaa el Fna square, the largest square in Africa filled with street performances, snake charmers, and open-air restaurants, followed by the Bahia Palace adorned with traditional Moroccan ceramic tiles called zelij. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Marrakech and have free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
DAY 3
MARRAKECH – ESSAOUIRA - MARRAKECH
After having breakfast at the hotel, we head to Essaouira, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The journey will bring us to Essaouira on the Atlantic Ocean coast, known for productions such as Orson Welles’ Othello and the recently popular TV series Game of Thrones. After visiting the Jewish quarter mellah, the Portuguese fortress, the fishing port famous for its blue boats, and the spacious old town square with intersecting streets in Essaouira, we return to our hotel in Marrakech and have free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
DAY 4
MAJORELLE GARDEN – MEKNES-FES
After having breakfast at the hotel, we begin our city tour of Marrakech, which has been a favorite spot for many European designers, artists, musicians, and adventurers since the early 1900s. First, we tour the Majorelle Garden, one of the most beautiful places in Marrakech, established by French furniture designer and painter Jaques Majorelle and shaped to its current form by the famous designer Yves Saint Laurent. After this visit, we head to Meknes, one of Morocco's richest cities in terms of historical beauty, which dates back to the 8th century. We will see the Moulay Ismail Tomb and the historical medina walls. After the tour, we move towards Fes. After free time, we transfer to our hotel in Fes. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
DAY 5
FES
After having early breakfast at the hotel, we head for our tour of Fes. In Fes, we will explore the monumental gate Bab-el Makhzen of the royal palace and take a walk in the Jewish quarter Mellah, followed by a Medina tour where we will see the Attarine Medersa, the Karaouine University, Nejarine Square, the bazaar selling Moroccan jewelry and copper items, workshops renowned for the finest ceramics, and the tannery still practicing traditional leather processing near the Fes River. We also take a break for traditional mint tea at a Riyad. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Fes and have free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
DAY 6
FES-SHAFSHAVAN - TETOUAN - TANGIER
After having breakfast at the hotel, we head to the world-famous Blue City of Chefchaouen. We will have a walk among its labyrinthine, blue streets, and then we will have free time for those who wish to shop. Next, we move towards another beauty, the White City of Tetouan. Upon arrival in Tetouan, while walking in the center, if you look at the buildings on the pedestrian street, you might feel like you are walking in a city in Spain. The old buildings in this city are famous for their beautiful white and green colors. We will visit Feddan Park in Tetouan, which is quite magnificent and large, offering great photo opportunities with stunning views of the White Medina. Afterward, we set off for Tangier. We will visit Tangier Medina and the tomb of Ibn Battuta, followed by a transfer to our hotel in Tangier and free time. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
DAY 7
TANGIER – RABAT- CASABLANCA
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. First, we head to the country’s capital, Rabat. Rabat is located on the shores of the Bou Regreg River, surrounded by a eucalyptus and Portuguese mushroom tree forest. Since the announcement of the return of the king from exile, Rabat has served as the capital of the country. In Rabat, we visit the Kasbah of the Oudayas, the Hassan Tower, and the mausoleum of Mohammed V. Afterward, we head to Casablanca. Famous for the film Casablanca, touted as "Play it again, Sam," the city now stands as an industrial city with one of the largest ports in Africa and the country. We will visit the Hassan II Mosque (the interior visit can only be done during prayer times) and then transfer to our hotel in Casablanca. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
DAY 8
CASABLANCA-AIRPORT
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. Then we head to the Mohammed V Square, visit the Rick's Cafe inspired by the film Casablanca, see some of the most lively streets of the modern city, such as Anfa and Zerktouni Boulevard, and the vibrant Corniche before heading to Casablanca Airport. After luggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight to Istanbul begins. After a comfortable and pleasant flight, we arrive in Istanbul and our tour ends.
