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Grand Tour of the Kingdom of Morocco, Sahara Desert & Gibraltar: 7 Nights with Air Arabia Airlines on November 14 (Special November Break Offer)
Day 1: Istanbul – Casablanca – Rabat – Casablanca
Meeting 3 hours before departure at the Air Arabia Airlines counter in the Sabiha Gökçen Airport international departures terminal. (Passengers must be present at the airport on the evening of the day before the departure date specified in the tour.) After baggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Casablanca via Air Arabia Airlines flight 3O438 at 00:20. Upon arrival in Casablanca at 03:25 local time, we proceed to the magnificent capital city of Rabat with our vehicle waiting for us in the area. Following our arrival, during the panoramic city tour, we will visit Hassan Tower and the Muhammad V Mausoleum, built in memory of the grandfather of the current king, who was a pioneer of Morocco's independence; the Royal Palace is also among the places we will see. After our tour, we head back to Casablanca. Upon arrival, our Casablanca city tour begins. As Morocco's main port, Casablanca is famous as the title of the 1942 Hollywood film named after the city. In addition to being the country's economic center, it is also the most populous city. While walking through the city streets, you can observe Islamic, French, and Berber influences reflecting its rich cultural heritage. Among the places we will visit are Mohammed V Square, the heart of Casablanca; United Nations Square, where the past and present of Morocco are wonderfully blended; the Hassan II Mosque (exterior view), famous for its grand structure and having the world's second-longest minaret; the Old Medina; the Hobus district, known for its open-air markets; Ain Diab and Corniche, located along the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Casablanca – Marrakech
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we depart for Marrakech. Upon our arrival in Marrakech, we begin to explore the city, whose name derives from the Berber word "mur akush," meaning "Land of God" in the language of North Africa's oldest indigenous people, the Berbers. With its narrow streets, Marrakech takes you back centuries. Known as the "Red City" due to its famous red walls, Marrakech is one of the country's most important tourist centers. During our city tour, we will visit the Bahia Palace, which offers a wonderful impression of what it was like to be an aristocrat in 19th-century Morocco; the Koutoubia Minaret, one of the city's most iconic landmarks; the Majorelle Gardens, home to plant collections from all over the world; and Djemaa El Fna square, known as the "Courtyard of Souks and Miracles," the heart of the city. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and enjoy free time. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech
After the breakfast served at the hotel, we join the UNESCO World Heritage Grand Essaouira Tour. Essaouira, whose streets have hosted civilizations since ancient times, is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and is known for its whitewashed old city walls surrounding the medina (city center), narrow streets, and traditional markets. The city center, listed by UNESCO as a ‘‘World Heritage’’ site, is a tranquil coastal town where art and culture intertwine, in addition to being a fishing port. A very calm atmosphere prevails in the city, offering visitors a relaxing escape compared to Marrakech. Over the years, this atmosphere has attracted many world-famous artists such as Cat Stevens, Jimi Hendrix, and Orson Welles, turning the city into a center of art and culture. Recently, the town also hosted filming for the famous Game of Thrones series. During our tour, we will visit the Essaouira ramparts, Essaouira Fortress, the Essaouira Port where the fish market is located, and the world-renowned Medina. While exploring Essaouira, which carries the traces of modern life with the elegance of traditional Moroccan architecture, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy shopping. After the tour, we return to our hotel in Marrakech. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Marrakech – Film Studios – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
After the breakfast served at the hotel, we head to Ouarzazate. Our first stop along the way will be the film studios and Ait Ben Hadou. Here, you will see the film studios where The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander the Great, and the television phenomenon Game of Thrones were filmed, before moving on to Ait Ben Haddou, a historic village famous for its traditional earthen architecture. Located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains on an old Saharan caravan route, this impressive settlement offers visitors a sense of time travel with its high mud-brick walls, corner towers, and narrow streets. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, Aït Ben Haddou provides incredible photo opportunities, especially when its structures take on reddish hues at sunset. Our tour's final stop is our hotel in Ouarzazate, a city that has hosted many Hollywood films and artists, where we will have free time. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Ouarzazate – Sahara Desert (Merzouga)
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we set off towards the Sahara Desert. With a view of the desert on one side and the Atlas Mountains on the other, our first stops will be Todra Valley and M’gouna (City of Roses). Then we head to our hotel in Merzouga (Sahara Desert). Upon arrival, we settle into our rooms and enjoy the desert. Do not forget to photograph the night sky in the darkness of the desert and the morning sunrise. Overnight stay at our camp in the desert.
Day 6: Sahara Desert (Merzouga) – Ifrane – Fes
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we visit Ifrane, located at an altitude of 1,700 meters and known for its regular city planning. Due to its clean air, wide avenues, and mountain-house-style architecture with sloped roofs, it is referred to as "Switzerland of Morocco." After our tour here, we proceed to Fes. In accordance with the tradition of naming countries after their capitals, just as in the cases of Tunisia and Algeria, Morocco takes its name from the city of Fes. The walled city, built around the Fez River flowing from west to east, is also known as "The Mecca of the West." The city center of Fes is listed as a World Heritage Site and is one of the largest and oldest urban pedestrian areas in the world. During our old town tour, we will see unique examples of Islamic architecture such as the Bou Inania and Al Attarine Madrasas, the Andalusian Mosque, Karaouine University—one of the world's oldest higher education institutions, Nejjarine Square, and the artisans' souk. In the tanneries of the Medina where leather is processed, techniques unchanged since the Middle Ages are still used. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Day 7: Fes – Blue Chefchaouen – Tangier
After the breakfast served at the hotel, we join the 'Magnificent City Blue Chefchaouen' tour. This enchanting town, located in northwestern Morocco at the foot of the Rif Mountains, is famous for its blue-painted buildings and is also known as the "Blue City". Every corner and street of Chefchaouen is painted in different shades of blue; besides its natural beauty, it attracts visitors with its unique atmosphere. While strolling through the city's narrow streets, you can explore traditional markets, 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 a warm welcome to visitors. Chefchaouen's unique blue atmosphere and natural beauty have made it one of Morocco's most attractive and unforgettable destinations. After our tour, we depart for Tangier. Upon arrival, we check into our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8: Tanca & Ceblitarık & Istanbul (Saw)
After taking the breakfast at the hotel, we will leave the hotel with our luggage and start our Tangier tour. During our Tangier tour, we will view the Strait of Gibraltar, then see the famous Heracles Cave from mythology, after which we will visit the historic bazaar of Tangier and then depart for Tangier Airport. After baggage and ticket procedures, we will take Air Arabia flight number 3O528 at 17:00 to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Arrival at 23:30 local time and end of our tour.
Important Notes:
• A passport valid for at least 6 months is required to cover the minimum tour duration for this tour.
• Bluemaxx Travel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol.
• During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number appearing on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. Any flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests as no-show fees.
• The city where the plane lands may vary. Bluemaxx Travel cannot be held responsible for time changes made by airlines or any potential delays.
• Airline rules apply to group tickets; according to group ticket regulations, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight also cannot be used.
• For most flights departing from Turkey, checked baggage allowance is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the visited countries, this allowance may drop to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not under the responsibility of Bluemaxx Travel.
• In case there are insufficient participants for the package tour, cancellation will be communicated to the consumer 20 days in advance.
• The tour route specified in the program is an example route, and changes may occur in the actual tour itinerary. City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city. Sightseeing activities specified in the programs may be carried out on a different day(s) than indicated, at the guide's discretion due to any reason.
• City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city.
• Sightseeing activities specified in the programs may be carried out on a different day(s) than indicated, at the guide's discretion due to any reason.
• Extra tours can only be organized with a minimum participation of 20 people. If participation is lower, they may still be organized at the guide's discretion and, if necessary, with adjusted prices. Bluemaxx Travel cannot be held responsible if these tours or excursions cannot be carried out.
• Extra tours along the route will take place only if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be waited for at the rest stop.
• Tours or excursions that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be conducted. Bluemaxx Travel cannot be held responsible if these tours or excursions cannot be carried out.
• Entrance fees for museums and historical sites are not included in the prices.
• In last-minute reservations, if availability for entrance tickets to the Majorelle Gardens is difficult to secure depending on the regional season, the entrance fee will be refunded during the tour.
• Bluemaxx Travel reserves the right to change hotel names, provided the star category remains the same.
• All hotel names etc. (and similar) specified in the programs are examples written to indicate star category and distance; they do not imply that accommodation will be made at the named hotels.
• In triple rooms, an extra bed is applied; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional foldable/collapsible bed.
• Children under 18 years of age who are not considered legal adults must have the required consent letters from their mother or father, or both, with them during travel if they are not participating in the tour with one or both parents.
• In case of cancellation or changes, the "Bluemaxx Travel Sales Contract" applies.
What's Included
Services Included in the Price;
- Air Arabia Airlines flight tickets between Istanbul (Saw) – Casablanca // Tangier – Istanbul (Saw),
- Airport Taxes
- Transfers between airport – hotel – airport
- 7 nights half-board accommodation: 6 nights in 3*/4* hotels + 1 night camping in the desert,
- Tours of Marrakech, Essaouira, Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate, Sahara Desert, Ifrane, Fes, Chefchaouen, Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca
- Turkish-speaking guide service
Not Included
Services Not Included in the Price;
- Exit Tax
- Travel Health Insurance
- Majorelle Gardens + Bahia Palace Entrance + Film Studios + Tourist City Taxes + Jeep and Camel Safari Tour - 175 Euro (To be paid to the guide on the first day of the tour.)
- Tips for Guide and Driver