Magnificent Kingdom of Morocco and Sahara Desert 7 Nights - With THY (2026 Autumn & Winter Season)

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 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 617 at 12:05. Upon arrival in Casablanca at 15:00 local time, we proceed to Marrakech with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. After arriving in Marrakech, we begin exploring this city whose narrow streets will take you back centuries; its name derives from the Berber word "mur akush," meaning "Land of God" in the language of North Africa's oldest indigenous people, the Berbers. Known as the "Red City" due to its famous red walls, Marrakech is one of Morocco'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 symbols; 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 have free time. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. 
 

After the breakfast served at the hotel, we join the UNESCO World Heritage Grand Essaouira Tour. Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Essaouira has hosted civilizations since ancient times and is known for its white-walled old city medina (city center), narrow streets, and traditional markets. The city center, listed by UNESCO as a ‘‘World Heritage’’ site, is a tranquil coastal town that combines art and culture alongside its identity as a fishing port. A very calm atmosphere prevails in the city compared to Marrakech, offering visitors a relaxing escape. 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 served as a filming location for the famous Game of Thrones series. 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-renowned Medina. As you explore Essaouira, with its elegant traditional Moroccan architecture blended with traces of modern life, you will 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 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 proceeding to Ait Ben Haddou, a historic village famous for its traditional earthen architecture. Located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains on an ancient Saharan caravan route, this impressive settlement offers visitors a sense of time travel with its high adobe 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 arrival at our hotel in Ouarzazate, a city that has hosted numerous Hollywood films and artists, where we will have free time. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
 

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.
 

After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we move towards Fes. Located at an altitude of 1,700 meters and known for its orderly urban planning, Ifrane is referred to as "Switzerland of Morocco" due to its clean air, wide avenues, and mountain-style architecture with sloping roofs. Following the tradition of naming countries after their capitals in Berber nations, just like 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."  Fes city center 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 visit the Bou Inania and Al Attarine Madrasas, which are unique examples of Islamic architecture, the Andalusian Mosque, Karaouine University, one of the world's oldest higher education institutions, Nejjarine Square, and the artisans' souk. In the tanneries in 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. 
 

After the breakfast served at the hotel, we join the 'Magnificent City Blue Safshavan' 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 Safshavan is painted in different shades of blue; besides its natural beauty, it attracts visitors with its unique atmosphere. While wandering through the city's narrow streets, you can explore traditional markets, handicraft shops, and local restaurants. The city also carries traces of local culture and lifestyle; the local people, who keep the Berber tradition alive, offer a warm welcome to visitors. Safshavan's unique blue atmosphere and natural beauty have made it one of Morocco's most attractive and unforgettable destinations. After our tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.
 

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off towards Meknes. Located between the coastal plains and the peaks of the Atlas Mountains, this city has been a commercial and cultural crossroads since antiquity. "The City of a Hundred Minarets," Meknes is home to many structures. As one of the country's four royal cities, our city tour in Meknes will include some of its most important symbols: the striking Bab Mansour gate with its Moorish architecture, the Agdal Reservoir built by Moulay Ismail, the Lahdim Square, and Dar El Makhzen (the Royal Palace). After our tour, we head to the magnificent capital, Rabat. Upon arrival, our panoramic city tour will include the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V (built in memory of the current king's grandfather, a pioneer of Morocco's independence), and the Royal Palace. Following the tour, we proceed to Casablanca. Upon arrival, our Casablanca city tour begins. Known as the main port of Morocco and famous for the 1942 Hollywood film named after it, Casablanca is not only the country's economic hub but also the most densely populated city. While strolling through its streets, you can observe the rich cultural influences of Islam, France, and Berber heritage. Highlights of our tour include Mohammed V Square, the heart of Casablanca; United Nations Square, where Morocco's past and present are wonderfully blended; the majestic Hassan II Mosque (exterior view), renowned for its grand structure and the second tallest minaret in the world; the Old Medina; the Hobus district, famous for its open-air markets; and Ain Diab and Corniche, located along the Atlantic Ocean coastline. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel. 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 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 618 at 16:55. Arrival at 23:25 local time and end of our tour.