Elegant Fas Royal Cities Tour - Extra Tours Included - with Air Arabia Airlines
We meet at the departure terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport three hours before the flight, (one calendar day before the departure date).
Day 2 ISTANBUL – TANGIER – SHAFSHAVAN – FESAfter luggage, ticket, and check-in procedures, our flight with Air Arabia Airways to Tangier begins. Upon arrival at Tangier Airport, we transfer to Chefchaouen with our private bus. Continuing our journey to the Blue City of Chefchaouen, which has long been famous beyond Moroccan borders. After a walk through its maze-like, blue streets, guests who wish will have free time for shopping. After the tour, we head towards Fes.Then, for the Ancient Capital Fes & Medina Tour, we depart. In Fes, we visit the monumental gate of the Royal Palace Bab-el Makhzen and walk through the Jewish quarter Mellah. During our Medina tour, we will see Attarine Medrese, the Karaouine University, Nejjarine Square, the market where Morocco’s special jewelry and copper items are sold, workshops with the finest ceramics, and the tanneries along the Fes River where traditional leather processing continues today. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel in Fes and free time.
Route: Shafshavan-Fes 200 Km (3h 45m)
Today's food and drink recommendation: Try harira soup and tagine.
Shopping Recommendation: You can buy leather and ceramic products.
Day 3 FES – MARRAKECHAfter breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to Marrakech. During our panoramic city tour upon arrival, we will see the Koutoubia minaret, and the vibrant, colorful streets of Africa filled with street shows, snake charmers, and outdoor restaurants, including Jemaa el-Fna Square, the largest square in Africa. Then, we depart for Marrakech Medina & Bahia Palace. Today, learn about argan oil and exotic spices, and visit the Bahia Palace adorned with Morocco's traditional zellij tile work. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Marrakech and enjoy free time to rest. Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.
Route: Fes-Marrakech 534 Km (6 hours)
Today's food and drink recommendation: Try Moroccan mint tea.
Day 4 MARRAKECH – ESSAOUIRA – MARRAKECHAfter breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Argan Trees & Essaouira & Atlantic Ocean. In this region, where argan trees are most densely located, we first visit an Argan Oil Cooperative to learn about argan oil. Then, we arrive at Essaouira, a city on the Atlantic coast, reminiscent of old Bodrum, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Known as a former Portuguese city, this seaside town is a fishing port, a hub of art and culture, and has been featured in numerous productions such as Orson Welles’ Othello and the popular series Game of Thrones. We see the city walls, fishing harbor, and Medina built on ancient Roman foundations. Explore the maze-like narrow streets and enjoy shopping. After the tour, we transfer back to Marrakech and have free time to relax. Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.
Route: Marrakech – Essaouira 175 km (3 hours) / Essaouira – Marrakech 175 km (3 hours)
Food and drink recommendation of the day: Try fresh seafood and fish.
Shopping recommendation: Buy world-famous Moroccan argan oil and argan-based cosmetics products.
Day 5 MARRAKECH – JARDINS MAJORELLE – MARRAKECHAfter breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Atlas Mountains Berber House & Yves Saint Laurent's Mysterious Treasure Majorelle Gardens Tour. We explore the Majorelle Gardens, one of Marrakech’s most beautiful spots, established by French designer and painter Jacques Majorelle and later shaped into its current form by the famous fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Marrakech.
Food and drink recommendation of the day: Be sure to try fresh fruit juices at Jemaa el-Fna square.
Shopping recommendation: Moroccan spices, traditional herbal products, and woven baskets are available for purchase.
Day 6 MARRAKECH – CASABLANCAAfter breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Casablanca for a panoramic city tour. Casablanca is famous for hosting negotiations during World War II and numerous espionage activities. It is also known for the phrase “Play it again, Sam” from the Hollywood movie Casablanca. Today, it is one of Africa’s largest ports and an industrial city. We will see Muhammad V. Square, Rick’s Café inspired by the movie Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque, the bustling streets of Anfa and Zerktouni boulevards, and the lively Corniche promenade.
Day 7 CASABLANCA – ISTANBULAfter breakfast at the hotel and check-out, we transfer to Casablanca Airport as instructed by our guide. After luggage, ticket, and check-in procedures, we depart with Air Arabia Airways for Istanbul. Upon arrival at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, our tour and services conclude.
What's Included
* Airport taxes
* Airport-hotel-airport transfers
* Breakfast on the day of arrival
* 3* & 4* hotels with 5 nights half-board accommodation
* Marrakech Panoramic City Tour
* Casablanca Panoramic City Tour
* Old Capital Fes & Medina Tour
* Marrakech Medina & Bahia Palace Tour (entrance fees excluded)
* Essaouira & Atlantic Ocean tour following Argan Trees
* Atlas Mountains Berber House & Yves Saint Laurent's Mysterious Treasure Majorelle Gardens Tour (entrance fees excluded)
* Capital Rabat Tour
* TURSAB professional liability insurance
* Turkish-speaking guide service
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