Grand Morocco Sahara Desert Tour with Air Arabia – From the Atlantic Ocean to the Sahara Desert des de 1.567 €

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This 6-night, 7-day Morocco tour with Air Arabia Airlines invites you on an unforgettable journey stretching from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean to the enchanting dunes of the Sahara Desert.

Covering a range of impressive cities and destinations such as Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fez, Ifrane, Midelt, Erfoud, Todra, M'Gouna, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Essaouira, and Casablanca, this tour allows you to discover Morocco in all its glory with its rich historical texture, unique natural beauties, and authentic culture.

Throughout the tour, all tours and dinners are included in the price. This program, packed with special activities such as Jeep and camel safari in the Sahara Desert, Atlas Film Studio visit, Majorelle Garden, Bahia Palace, and many more, reveals both the modern and ancient sides of Morocco.

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6Nits

13Destinacions

1Allotjaments previstos

Visitant

Amplia el mapa

Istanbul

Tanger

Chefchaouen

Fez

Ifrane

Midelt

Erfoud

Merzouga

Ouarzazate

Marraqueix

Essaouira

Marraqueix

Rabat

Casablanca

Istanbul

Istanbul – Tangier – Chaouen – Fez

We meet at the International Departures terminal of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport three hours before the flight. After ticket, baggage and passport procedures, departure to Tangier at 01:15 with Air Arabia Airlines flight 3O529. Arrival in Tangier at 04:00.

Following passport, baggage, and customs procedures, we reach Tangier airport by our private bus. Upon arrival, we set off for Chefchaouen with our private bus waiting at the airport. After breakfast at the Parador hotel in Chefchaouen, 1 hour free time and we set off for Fez.

Transfer and free time at the Fez hotel. Afterwards, our FEZ Tour: We explore Fez Medina on foot; in this ancient labyrinth-like city:

Moulay Idris's tomb
Kairouan Mosque (served as a university until the 1950s)
A classic Fez madrasa (historically, 14 madrasas played a major role in the Islamization of North and West Africa)
The famous tannery and copper workshops
Fez Royal Palace Gate
Mellah (Jewish Quarter)

Breakfast: Provided at Chefchaouen Parador Hotel, included in the tour price.

Lunch: Not included, will be taken at a restaurant recommended by the guide during free time.

Dinner: Provided at the hotel, included in the tour price.

Accommodation: FES ZALAGH BOUTIQUE SKY 4* or similar.

Route: Tangier – Chaouen 112 KM, Chaouen – Fez 212 KM

Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 19:00 depending on road conditions

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Fez – Ifrane – Midelt – Erfoud

After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Ifrane in the Atlas Mountains. Known as Morocco's Little Switzerland, Ifrane is a remarkable tourist center with its ski resort and Swiss-style architecture. After free time here, we take a lunch break at a local restaurant in the town of Midelt, which is on our route.

Then, accommodation at our hotel in Erfoud in the Sahara Desert. Afterwards, we conduct our JEEP + CAMEL sunset or sunrise tour in the Sahara Desert. With our jeeps waiting at the hotel, we will set off for Merzouga, 45 km away. This road, which feels like a small desert safari, ends with meeting our camels. Now, Algeria is just 30 km away. After our camel ride, which will end on one of the most beautiful and tallest dunes of the Sahara Desert, we will all wait for the sunset together. Upon nightfall, we return to our hotel.

Breakfast: Provided at the hotel, included in the tour price.

Lunch: Not included, will be taken at a restaurant recommended by the guide during free time.

Dinner: Provided at the hotel, included in the tour price.

Accommodation: HOTEL BELERE 4* or similar.

Route: Fez – Ifrane 64 KM, Ifrane – Midelt 136 KM, Midelt – Erfoud 208 KM

Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 20:00 depending on road conditions

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Erfoud – Todra – M'Gouna – Ouarzazate

After breakfast at the hotel, we set out for Ouarzazate via Tinghir. Today will be like a road story. Along the way, the desert will be on one side and the Atlas Mountains on the other. After seeing the water channels, Todra Valley, and M'gouna (the city of roses), we arrive at our hotel.

Afterwards, we have our ATLAS FILM STUDIOS tour. We visit the stunning Ait Benhaddou, which was also used as a set for the recent TV phenomenon Game of Thrones. The Hollywood film studios, where many films such as The Message, Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander the Great, Babel were shot, are among the places we will see.

We then visit the ATLAS FILM STUDIOS in Ouarzazate, which has hosted many Hollywood stars including Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Martin Scorsese. With the support of the studio's private guide, our studio tour can instantly turn into our own production.

Breakfast: Provided at the hotel, included in the tour price.

Lunch: Not included, will be taken at a restaurant recommended by the guide during free time.

Dinner: Provided at the hotel, included in the tour price.

Accommodation: IBIS QUARZAZATE 3* or similar.

Route: Erfoud – Todra 141 KM, Todra – Ouarzazate 173 KM

Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 20:00 depending on road conditions

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Ouarzazate – Majorelle Garden – Bahia Palace – Marrakech Medina

After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Marrakech. Afterwards, we conduct our Majorelle Garden & Bahia Palace & Marrakech Medina Shopping Tour.

We tour the Majorelle Garden, one of Marrakech's most beautiful spots. Established by French furniture designer and painter Jacques Majorelle and shaped into its current form by the famous fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, after our visit to Majorelle Garden, we visit Bahia Palace, decorated with country-specific tilework called zelij.

We finish our tour at Marrakech's famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. The backstreets of this square, famous for its jugglers, henna artists, dentists, juice sellers, open-air restaurants, and many other activities, are known as SOUK, the bazaar with more than 10,000 shops.

Breakfast: Provided at the hotel, included in the tour price.

Lunch: Not included, will be taken at a restaurant recommended by the guide during free time.

Dinner: Provided at the hotel, included in the tour price.

Accommodation: HOTEL JENA 4* or similar. / HOTEL BLUE SEA LE PRINTEMPS 4* or similar.

Route: Ouarzazate – Marrakech 196 KM

Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 20:00 depending on road conditions

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Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech

After breakfast at the hotel, we set out for the Essaouira & Atlantic Ocean Tour. In this region, where Morocco's argan trees are most concentrated, we first visit an Argan Oil Cooperative and get information about Argan Oil.

Then, we reach the city of Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. Reminding us of the old Bodrum, this world-famous old Portuguese city declared as a "World Heritage Site" by UNESCO, is not only a fishing port but also a coastal town where art and culture are intertwined. It has also been a setting for many productions such as Orson Welles's Othello and the recent hit series Game of Thrones.

Places to see include:

The city's fortress
Fishing port
The Medina, built after the style of ancient Roman cities

You can discover the city in its narrow labyrinthine streets where you can't get enough wandering and enjoy shopping. After our tour, transfer to your hotel in Marrakech and free time to rest.

Breakfast: Provided at the hotel, included in the tour price.

Lunch: Not included, will be taken at a restaurant recommended by the guide during free time.

Dinner: Provided at the hotel, included in the tour price.

Accommodation: HOTEL JENA 4* or similar. / HOTEL BLUE SEA LE PRINTEMPS 4* or similar.

Route: Marrakech – Essaouira 177 KM, Essaouira – Marrakech 177 KM

Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 20:00 depending on road conditions

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Marrakech – Casablanca

After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Casablanca. After checking into the hotel, we have a city tour of Rabat.

Places to be visited:

Oudaya Fortress – Initially built by the Almoravids, turned into a military base by the Almohads, and gained strategic importance during the Andalusian Conquests (then called Mehdiya)
Mohammed V Mausoleum – One of the finest examples of late Andalusian architecture
A short walk in the gardens of the Royal Palace (if possible)

After completing our panoramic city tour, we return to our hotel in Casablanca.

Breakfast: Provided at the hotel, included in the tour price.

Lunch: Not included, will be taken at a restaurant recommended by the guide during free time.

Dinner: Provided at the hotel, included in the tour price.

Accommodation: HOTEL FORTEEN 4* or similar.

Route: Marrakech – Casablanca 245 KM

Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated 20:00 depending on road conditions

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Casablanca – Istanbul

We start the day with breakfast at the hotel. After checking out, we begin our panoramic Casablanca tour.

Places to be visited:

Hassan II Mosque
Mohammed V Square
Corniche District by the sea

We go to Casablanca airport. After ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, departure to Istanbul at 16:40 with Air Arabia Airlines flight 3O437. Arrival in Istanbul at 23:20. Arrival in Istanbul after a comfortable and pleasant flight and end of tour.

Breakfast: Provided at the hotel, included in the tour price.

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Anterior

Pròxim

Idiomes del guia

Turc

Punt de trobada

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport

Itinerari

Dia 1: Istanbul, Tanger, Chefchaouen, Fez

Dia 2: Fez, Ifrane, Midelt, Erfoud, Merzouga

Dia 3: Merzouga, Ouarzazate

Dia 4: Ouarzazate, Marraqueix

Dia 5: Marraqueix, Essaouira, Marraqueix

Dia 6: Marraqueix, Rabat, Casablanca

Dia 7: Casablanca, Istanbul

Inclòs

Flight Tickets: Istanbul – Tangier / Casablanca – Istanbul Economy Class flight tickets with Air Arabia Airlines
Local Transportation: All local transportation services throughout the tour
Guidance: Local professional Turkish-speaking guide services
Accommodation: Total of 6 nights with breakfast; 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Fez, 1 night in Erfoud, 2 nights in Marrakech, 1 night in Casablanca, and 1 night in a 3-star hotel in Ouarzazate
Meals: 6 dinners at the hotels and breakfast on the first day are included in the tour price

The included city tours and excursions are as follows:

Casablanca city tour
Chefchaouen city tour
Ifrane city tour
M'gouna tour
Fez tour
JEEP + CAMEL tour in the Sahara Desert
Atlas Film Studios tour
Majorelle Garden, Bahia Palace and Marrakech Medina Shopping Tour
Rabat tour
Essaouira and Atlantic Ocean Tour
Mandatory local guide services in certain cities
Panoramic city tours as specified in the program

In addition, the following extra services are also included in the tour price:

All highway checkpoints and parking fees
Customs duties
Airport taxes and service charges

Note: Museum entrances (Fez Madrasa, Atlas Film Studios, Majorelle Garden, Bahia Palace, Mohammed V Mausoleum), JEEP+CAMEL tour, tourist city taxes, and local guiding require an extra payment of 150 EUR per person.

Exclosos

Museum and archaeological site entrance fees: Entrance fees for all museums and archaeological sites visited during the tour must be paid personally by participants.
City taxes: Tourist taxes for the cities of accommodation are not included in the tour price.
Extras at the hotel: Costs of minibar, room service, or similar additional services taken at hotels based on personal preference are the responsibility of the participant.
All personal expenses: Personal shopping and individual expenses during the tour are excluded from the package.
Extra tours: Fees for additional excursions that can be organized optionally outside the program should be covered by the participant.
Lunches: Lunches are not included in the tour fee and will be taken as extra during free time at restaurants recommended by the guide on all days.
All trips and tours not specified in the program: Any activity or visit not included in the tour program is subject to an extra charge.
Driver service fee: Applied as 5 EUR per person.
International departure fee: The tax required for leaving Turkey must be paid separately by the participant.
International travel health insurance: It is the participant's responsibility to obtain travel health insurance valid throughout the tour and it is not included in the tour fee.

It is recommended that participants bring sufficient Euros with them by considering these expenses before the trip. Having Euros is sufficient for shopping and spending in all destinations included in the program during the tour. In regions where the local currency is used, the guide will assist with currency exchange.

Galeria de fotos

8 fotos

Possibles allotjaments

3 allotjaments

Erfoud, Marroc

Hotel Belere Arfoud

7,4

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Marraqueix, Marroc

Blue Sea Le Printemps

8,1

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Marraqueix, Marroc

Palace Jena Hotel & Spa

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Remarks

General Tour Information

The tour program is organized with a minimum participation of 25 people. If sufficient participation is not met, the final cancellation date will be announced 20 days before the tour departure. The cancellation decision will be communicated by Viyatravel.
If only category information is given without specifying hotel names in the tour program, the hotels will be announced by Viyatravel 2 days before the trip.
During special periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events or sports tournaments, hotels may be used at a greater distance than the specified locations.

Cancellation and Refund Conditions

Participants who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days prior to departure.

Flights and Check-in Procedures

Check-in and boarding procedures are personal responsibilities and must be completed by participants at the relevant airline counters at the airport or online prior to the flight.
Viyatravel cannot be held responsible for participants who are not present at the airport at the specified times, do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or miss the flight.
Those who miss their flight are fully responsible for all costs of rejoining the tour, including new round-trip flight tickets and transfers.
Delays or changes in flight times may occur on scheduled or private flights. Viyatravel is obliged to inform participants of these changes as soon as possible.

Accommodation Information

Triple rooms are provided based on hotel availability, and the third bed in these rooms is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 double bed and 1 extra bed.
Since extra beds are in the form of folding or coach beds, it is stated that participants are deemed to have accepted the possible tightness and the type of bed in triple or child reservations in advance.
Child discounts apply to one child only who stays with 2 adults and fits the age category.
Breakfasts offered at hotels are generally served continental style, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea or coffee, in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited.

Tour Vehicles and Seating Arrangement

Rotation (seat changes) is applied in daily seat planning on the tour. Fixed or front seat guarantees are not given; seat changes are organized by the tour guide.
The type of vehicle used is determined by the number of participants: buses for 25-46 people, midibuses for 17-24 people, and minibuses for up to 16 people.

Extra Tours

Extra tours are not mandatory and are at the participant's discretion. Participants who do not wish to join extra tours must wait at a suitable rest facility on the route.
Extra tours are organized with a minimum of 20 participants; if the sufficient number is not reached, tours may be canceled or prices, content, and vehicle type may change.

Clothing and Other Recommendations

It is recommended to choose comfortable walking shoes or sneakers during the trip. As it may get cool at night, bringing a cardigan or similar clothing is advised.
To bring goods (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.) from abroad to Turkey, at least a 3-day stay is mandatory.

Panoramic City Tours

Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are a maximum of 2-3 hours and are held with guide narration from inside the vehicle for a general introduction of the cities. These tours do not include museum or archaeological site entries. Viyatravel is not responsible if these tours cannot be conducted due to local authority restrictions, closed roads, or adverse weather conditions.