Meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter in Istanbul Airport's international departures terminal 3 hours before departure. After baggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Casablanca at 11:50 on Turkish Airlines flight TK617. Upon arrival in Casablanca at 14:50 local time, our city tour of Casablanca begins with our vehicle waiting for us in the area. As Morocco's main port, Casablanca is famous as the setting for the 1942 Hollywood film "Casablanca." In addition to being the country's economic hub, it is also the most populous city. While wandering through the city's narrow streets, you can observe Islamic, French, and Berber influences reflecting its rich cultural heritage. Highlights include Mohammed V Square, the heart of Casablanca; United Nations Square, where Morocco's past and present are wonderfully blended; Hassan II Mosque, renowned for its grand architecture and the world's second-tallest minaret; the Old Medina; the Hobus district, famous for its open-air markets; and Ain Diab and Corniche along the Atlantic Ocean coastline. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
After the breakfast served at the hotel, we depart for Majestic CapitalRabat. Upon arrival, during our panoramic city tour, we will visit Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V built in memory of the current king's grandfather and a pioneer of Morocco's independence, and the Royal Palace. After our tour, we set off towards Marrakech. Upon arriving in Marrakech, we begin to explore this city whose narrow streets transport you centuries back in time. Named after the word "mur akush" meaning "Land of God" in the language of the Berbers, North Africa's oldest indigenous people, Marrakech is one of the country's most important tourist centers and is also known as the "Red City" due to its famous red walls. During our city tour, we will see 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 important symbols; Majorelle 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". After the excursion, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
After the breakfast served at the hotel, we will join the Unesco World Heritage Grand Essaouira Tour. Home to civilizations since prehistoric times, Essaouira is a coastal town on the Atlantic Ocean, known for its whitewashed old city walls, medina (city center), narrow streets, and traditional markets. The city center, listed by Unesco as a "World Heritage" site, is a tranquil seaside town that combines art and culture alongside its identity as a fishing port. A very peaceful atmosphere prevails in Essaouira compared to Marrakech, offering visitors a relaxing escape. Over the years, this atmosphere has attracted many world-renowned artists such as Cat Stevens, Jimi Hendrix, and Orson Welles, turning the city into a center of art and culture. Most recently, the town also hosted filming for the famous series Game of Thrones. During our tour, we will visit the walls of Essaouira, the Essaouira Fortress, the Essaouira Port where the fish market is located, and the world-famous Medina. While exploring Essaouira, with its elegance of traditional Moroccan architecture blended with traces of modern life, 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.
After the breakfast served at the hotel, we join the Magnificent Atlas Mountains and Ourika Valley tour. The highest peak of the mountain range that acts as a wall separating the Mediterranean coasts of Northwest Africa from the Sahara Desert is Toubkal, located near Marrakech. The mountain ranges also host diverse flora and fauna, many of which are at risk of extinction. In this region, the unique cultures and lifestyles of the Berbers, North Africa's oldest indigenous people who form the main population, offer visitors a different experience alongside the majestic scenery of the mountains. After our tour, we will find peace under the spell of natural beauty during a break in the Ourika Valley at the foot of the Atlas. After the trip, we return to Marrakech. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Free time after breakfast at the hotel and check-out procedures. Then, departure for the airport at the time announced by our guide. After baggage and ticket procedures, departure to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK618 at 16:45. Arrival at 23:25 local time and end of our tour.