Air Arabia 7 Nights Tour to Fez and the Sahara Desert - CMN-CMN

10 October 2026 – 17 October 2026 | 7 Nights, 8 Days
Tour details
AIR ARABIA AIRLINES
WITH AIR ARABIA
7 NIGHTS 8 DAYS
TOUR TO MOROCCO AND SAHARA DESERT
2026
7 Nights 8 Days in 4* and 5* Hotels and Desert Tent Accommodation, Includes 5 Dinners
Casablanca – Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Tinghir – Sahara Desert – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes – Chefchaouen – Tangier – Rabat – Casablanca
 
Tour Departure Dates
May 2 / May 23 / May 24 / May 30 / June 6 / June 13 / June 20 / July 18 / September 12 / September 26 / October 3 / October 10 / October 17 / October 24 / October 31 / November 7 / November 14 / November 21 / November 28 / December 12 / December 19 / December 26

 
Tour Program:
 
Day 1 – ISTANBUL
We meet at Sabiha Gökçen Airport departure terminal three hours before the flight (the day before the departure date).
 
Day 2 – ISTANBUL – CASABLANCA – MAJORELLE GARDENS – MARRAKECH
After the baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight with Air Arabia Airlines flight 30438 to Casablanca begins at 00:10. At 03:15, we arrive at Casablanca Airport, and transfer to Marrakech with our private bus. After breakfast at our hotel, we have free time. During the free time, guests who wish can participate in a full-day “Red City Marrakech Tour” (Extra 80 €). After the panoramic city tour, we visit the Bahia Palace, decorated with local tiles. During the tour, we discover the enchanting atmosphere of Marrakech, a place frequented since the early 1900s by European fashion designers, artists, musicians, and travelers. We see that medieval traditions are still maintained in the historical medina of the city. We will also visit Yves Saint Laurent's famous “Jardin Majorelle.” In this garden, one of the best examples of Moroccan architecture, we will have the chance to see and photograph unique plants. After the tour, we return to our hotel for free time, accommodation at our hotel. Guests wishing can optionally take part in the local dinner of the Berber night show Fantasia Chez Ali (Extra 70 €).
Hotel: Hotel Palm Plaza 5*, Hotel Blue Sea 4* etc.

Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time at a location determined by the guide..
Dinner:
Will be taken extra during free time at a location determined by the guide..

Route: Casablanca – Marrakech: 250 km (approximately 3 hours 30 minutes)
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 3 – MARRAKECH – ESSAOUIRA – MARRAKECH
After breakfast at the hotel, we have free time. During the free time, guests can join an extra “Essaouira Tour” (Extra 80 €). Essaouira, a former Portuguese port city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a place where art and culture intertwine on the Atlantic Ocean coast. It is known for being the filming location of Orson Welles' Othello and scenes from the Game of Thrones series. We will visit the Jewish quarter Mellah, the Portuguese fort, the famous fishing port with blue boats, and the historical market. After the tour, we return to our hotel in Marrakech for free time, accommodation at our hotel.
Hotel: Hotel Palm Plaza 5*, Hotel Blue Sea 4* etc.
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time at a location determined by the guide..
Dinner: Will be taken extra during free time at a location determined by the guide..
Route: Essaouira – Marrakech 175 km (approximately 3 hours)
Eating recommendations: You should try fresh seafood and fish.
Shopping Recommendation: Worldwide famous Moroccan Argan oil and argan oil-based cosmetic products can be purchased.
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
 
Day 4 – MARRAKECH – FILM STUDIOS – AIT BENHADDOU – OUARZAZATE
After breakfast, we head to Ouarzazate. On the way, we visit Ait Benhaddou, where many famous productions such as Gladiator, The Mummy, and Game of Thrones were filmed. After checking in to the hotel, guests will have free time. During the free time, guests can optionally join an extra “Atlas Film Studios Tour” (25 €). Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
Hotel: Karam Palace 4* etc.
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time at a location determined by the guide..
Dinner: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Route: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate: 215 km (approximately 4 hours)
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 5 – OUARZAZATE – TINGHIR – SAHARA DESERT
After breakfast, we head to Tinghir. We progress through the stunning view of the desert on one side and the Atlas Mountains on the other. On our way, we stop by the Grape City M'Gouna and the Todra Valley.
Then, we arrive at Merzouga Desert and settle into our camp. After dinner, there is free time. During the free time, guests can optionally participate in a camel sunset or sunrise tour (extra tour 40 €). Accommodation is in the camp area.
Hotel: Les Dunes de Berbere Tent Camp.
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time at a location determined by the guide..
Dinner: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Route: Ouarzazate – Tinghir: 175 km (2 hours 30 min)Tinghir – Merzouga: 200 km (3 hours)
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
 
Day 6 – SAHARA DESERT – MIDELT – IFRANE – FES
We wake up enjoying the sunrise at our special facility in the desert. After taking beautiful photos and having breakfast, we move to Ifrane. We have our lunch break at a local restaurant in Midelt. After the break, we have a chance to photograph the spectacular Ziz Valley. Then, we head to Ifrane, a tourist center noted for its Swiss-style architecture. After we take a coffee break here, we transfer to our hotel in Fes and have free time to rest. Dinner and accommodation is at our hotel.
Hotel: Zalagh Butik Sky 4*, Zalagh Park Palace 5* etc.
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time at a location determined by the guide..
Dinner: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Route: Merzouga – Ifrane: 400 km (8 hours)Ifrane – Fes: 70 km (1 hour)
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
 
Day 7 – FES – CHEFCHAOUEN – TANGIER
After breakfast at the hotel, there will be free time. During the free time, guests can join the Fes tour (extra 25€). We start exploring the Fes Medina, starting at the monumental gate of the royal palace, Bab-el Makhzen. Next, we continue our exploration through the labyrinthine streets of the historical Medina. The Attarine Medresa, Karaouine University, Nejarine Square, the bazaar selling traditional Moroccan jewelry and copper utensils, and the tannery established near the Fes River where traditional leather processing continues will all be visited. Next, we go to the world-renowned Blue City, Chefchaouen. After a walk through the maze of blue streets, guests wishing to shop will have free time. After we meet at the time determined by our guide, we transfer to our hotel in Tangier for rest. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
Hotel: Hotel Solazur 4* etc.
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time at a location determined by the guide..
Dinner: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Route: Fes – Chefchaouen: 200 km (3 hours 45 min) Chefchaouen – Tangier: 110 km (2 hours 20 min)
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
 
Day 8 – TANGIER – RABAT – CASABLANCA
After breakfast at the hotel, we give guests free time. Guests can optionally join a Tangier tour (extra 25 €). We start our Tangier city tour from the Spanish Quarter and continue in the medina. After visiting Ibn Battuta's tomb, Petit Soco, Grand Soco, we hop on the bus and head to the capital of the country, Rabat. Surrounded by the eucalyptus and cork oak forest, Rabat is situated by the Bou Regreg river. As it has served as the capital of the country since the announcement of the royal return from exile, we visit Kasbah Oudaya, Hassan Tower, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, then transfer to our hotel in Casablanca. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
Hotel: Hotel Fourteen 4* etc.
Breakfast: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra during free time at a location determined by the guide..
Dinner: Will be served at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Route: Tangier – Rabat: 245 km (3 hours) Rabat – Casablanca: 90 km (1 hour 30 min)
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated at 20:00 depending on road conditions
Day 9 – CASABLANCA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel and the rooms are vacated, we see around Casablanca, known as one of Africa's biggest industrial cities and the largest harbor in the country. We will visit Mohammed V Square, the panoramic view of the Hassan II Mosque, and the vibrant Corniche boulevard. After the tour, we transfer to the airport. After check-in, baggage, and ticket procedures, our flight with Air Arabia Airlines flight 3O437 to Istanbul begins at 18:00. We will arrive at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 00:40.
Marrakech City Tour (Extra 80 €) / Fantasia Chez Ali (Extra 70 €) / Essaouira Tour (Extra 80 €) / Atlas Film Studios Tour (Extra 25 €) / Camel Tour (Extra 40 €) / Fes Tour (Extra 25 €) / Tangier Tour (Extra 25 €)
Total Extras 345 EUR
 
 
 
 
What's included
* Air Arabia Airlines Economy Class Flight Tickets from Istanbul to Tangier / Casablanca to Istanbul
* Local Transportation Services
* Local professional Turkish guiding services
* 2 Nights accommodation in Marrakech at 4* and 5* hotels, 1 Night in Ouarzazate, 1 Night in Sahara Desert, 1 Night in Fez, 1 Night in Tangier, 1 Night in Casablanca, totaling 7 Nights with breakfast included
* 5 dinners taken at the hotels
* Casablanca city tour
* Mandatory local guiding services in some cities
* All highway check-point and parking fees
* Customs Taxes
* Panoramic city tours specified in the program
* Airport taxes and service fees
Not included
* Museum and archaeological site entrance fees. 
* City Taxes 40 EUR (paid to the guide during the tour)
* Extras taken at the hotel. 
* All personal expenses 
* Extra tours
* Lunches
* All trips and tours not specified in the program.
* Tips for the driver (5 EUR per person)
* International departure tax
* International travel health insurance
Need to Know
- It is sufficient to have Euros with us in order to shop and spend money in all countries included in the program during the tour. In regions where the local currency is used, the Guide will assist with currency exchange.
- Comfortable walking shoes or sports shoes should be preferred throughout the trip. It is advisable to bring a cardigan or similar clothing for the evening.
- In our tours, rotation (seat changes) is applied to the daily seating plan, and no guarantee is given for fixed seats or front seats. Seat changes are organized by the vehicle guide.
- When entering Turkey from abroad, a minimum stay of 3 days is required in order to bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.).
- When entering Turkey from abroad, the duty-free shopping limits are: Cigarettes: 3 cartons , Alcoholic Beverages: 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (excluding alcoholic beverages containing more than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne) , Alcoholic Beverages: 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (including alcoholic beverages containing less than 22% alcohol, wine and champagne) , Perfume: 600 ml , Makeup or Skin Care Products: 5 items , Chocolate and Confectionery: 2 kg ,Coffee: 1 kg ,Tea: 1 kg 
- In the tour program, the Guides may make changes to the program flow depending on weather and road conditions, provided that they show every place specified in the program.
- Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour. If there are fewer than 30 days remaining until the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if there are 20 days or fewer remaining, a 100% penalty applies. Hospital reports, workplace permission documents, etc. obtained from authorities in Turkey and submitted with the participant's cancellation request are unfortunately not accepted for the cancellation of hotels where they will stay and services they will receive outside Turkey.
-Tour programs are organized with a minimum participation requirement of 25 people.  If sufficient participation cannot be achieved for the trip, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour departure. Bluemaxx Travel will notify participants if the tour is cancelled due to insufficient participation.
-In cases where only category information is provided without specifying names in the tour program and/or where there are options for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by Bluemaxx Travel 2 days before the trip departure.
-During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances exceeding the specified kilometers.
- 3-person rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and in these rooms, the bed allocated to the 3rd person is smaller than standard beds. 3-person rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 additional bed. Since additional beds consist of beds referred to as folding beds and coach beds, tour participants are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible cramped conditions and bed type in rooms for reservations for the 3rd person and/or children. Child discounts are valid for one child staying with 2 adults and belonging to the relevant age group.
-The breakfasts included in the tour program and served at the hotel are provided in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited and generally consist of a limited menu of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, referred to as a continental breakfast, and may be served in a separate room allocated to the group.
-The panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for a general introduction to the cities and conducted panoramically with the guide's narration from inside the vehicle, without including museum or archaeological site entrances. If panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, cannot take place because local authorities do not permit visiting or entering the relevant places on the scheduled day and time, because of roads closed due to any event, or when weather conditions make it impossible to conduct the tour, Bluemaxx Travel is not responsible for the inability to conduct such tours. Some tours may be conducted by public transportation or on foot, where possible, at locations with closed roads or where vehicle entry is not permitted.
- At customs gates crossed by road during travel, waiting times may exceed standard limits, and Bluemaxx Travel cannot be held responsible for inconveniences arising from these waiting times.
-Extra tours are organized by the local Bluemaxx Travel from which we receive service, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers cannot be reached, the excursions cannot be conducted, or extra excursion prices, content, and the vehicle to be used may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the tours may be changed by the guide according to whether museums and archaeological sites at the destinations are open or closed and according to weather conditions.
- Extra tours are optional for participants and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted waiting at a suitable rest facility along the route. These passengers are dropped off at a roadside rest facility before the extra tour begins and are picked up from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed.
- For persons participating in tours with flights, check-in and boarding procedures are personal procedures and must be completed by the guest before the flight at the relevant airline counters at the airports or online via the airlines' websites.
- Bluemaxx Travel is not responsible for the inability to take the flight of persons who are not present at the specified airport at the times notified by Bluemaxx Travel for participation in the tour, who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete check-in and boarding procedures on time but do not board the plane. All costs of new round-trip flight tickets required for persons who miss the plane to join the tour and of their transfers in the destination region shall be borne by them.
- Bluemaxx Travel acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delays on scheduled and special flights, or times may change before the existing trip and flight. Bluemaxx Travel is obliged to notify passengers of these changes as soon as possible. The passenger has purchased the trip accepting the risk of time changes. Children between 0 and 2 years of age do not pay airport taxes and airport service fees.
-The types of vehicles used in our tours are classified according to the number of persons as follows. The vehicle types listed below are assigned according to the number of persons on each of our tours.
Buses: (Used for groups of 25 - 46 persons)  *Mercedes Travego/Tourismo   *NEOPLAN Cityliner/Tourliner -*Temsa Safir/Maraton *Man Fortuna 
Midibuses: (Used for groups of 17 - 24 persons) *Isuzu Turkuaz , *Otokar Mega 
Minibuses: (Used for groups of up to 16 persons) *Vw Volt , *Mercedes Sprinter
-All guests are deemed to have accepted the above-mentioned provisions and completed the sale of the tour.