Elegant Fas & Desert Safari Tour - Turkish Airlines (Cmn - Rak)
Day 1 ISTANBUL – CASABLANCA
We meet at Istanbul New Airport, at the international departure terminal, three hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight with Turkish Airlines departs for Casablanca. Upon arrival at Casablanca Airport, we take a panoramic city tour with our private bus waiting at the airport. Casablanca is known for hosting negotiations during World War II and intense espionage activities; it is also famous for the iconic Hollywood film “Casablanca,” which is remembered with the phrase “Play it again, Sam.” Today, it is an industrial city with one of Africa’s and the country's largest ports. We will see Mohammed V Square, Rick’s Café inspired by the movie Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque, the lively streets of Anfa and Zerktouni Boulevards, and the bustling Corniche promenade. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time.
Dinner
Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Day 2 CASABLANCA – MARRAKESH
After breakfast at the hotel, we start our city tour of Marrakech, a favored spot for many Europeans including French, since the early 1900s, with artists, musicians, and adventurers. Besides being an important hub for African trade, Marrakech, which once influenced Islamic art and philosophy, still maintains medieval traditions in its old medina, where we will learn about argan oil and exotic spices, visit Bahia Palace decorated with traditional zellij tiles, and enjoy free time exploring colorful markets. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time.
Route: Casablanca-Marrakech 250 km (3.5 hours)
Food and Drink Recommendation: Moroccan-style couscous or Tagine (stew with meat or chicken)
Day 3 MARRAKECH – AIT BENHADDOU – TAMEGROUTE – ZAGORA
After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed towards Ouarzazate, which has hosted numerous Hollywood films and has welcomed celebrities like Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Martin Scorsese, and others. In Ouarzazate, we will visit the famous Hollywood film studios where movies such as Gladiator, Cleopatra, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, and others were shot. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Marrakech and enjoy free time.
Route:
Travel distances: Zagora-Ait Benhaddou 190 km (4 hours), Ait Benhaddou-Zagora 190 km (4 hours)
Food and Drink Recommendation: Try the lamb stew and Moroccan salad.
Shopping Suggestion: Moroccan ceramics and pottery can be purchased.
Day 4 ZAGORA – OUARZAZATE – FILM STUDIOS – MARRAKECH
After breakfast at the hotel, we start our journey towards Ouarzazate. Ouarzazate, which has hosted many Hollywood films and welcomed celebrities like Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Martin Scorsese, and others, is home to the famous Hollywood film studios where movies like Gladiator, The Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, and others were shot. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Marrakech and enjoy free time. Evening Meal and overnight at our hotel.
Route: Zagora-Ouarzazate 160 km (3 hours), Ouarzazate-Marrakech 200 km (4 hours)
Food and Drink Recommendation: Try the lamb stew and Moroccan salad.
Shopping Tip: You can buy Moroccan ceramics and pottery items.
Day 5 MARRAKESH – MAJORELLE GARDENS – ISTANBUL
We begin the day with breakfast at the hotel. After checking out, we visit the beautiful Majorelle Gardens, one of Marrakech’s most famous spots, established by French painter and designer Jacques Majorelle and later restored by renowned fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. After the visit, we transfer to the airport for our flight to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines.
What's Included
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