Elegant Fas & Desert Safari Tour - Extra Tours Included - With Air Arabia

We meet three hours before departure at the international departure terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

After luggage, ticket, and check-in procedures, our flight to Casablanca begins with Air Arabia. Upon arrival at Casablanca Airport, we transfer to Marrakech with our private bus. After breakfast at a local restaurant, we depart for a full-day tour of the red city, Marrakech. We will see the Koutoubia Minaret and the Jemaa el Fna square, which showcases Africa's vibrant colors, street performances, snake charmers, and open-air restaurants. Our panoramic city tour also includes the Bahia Palace, decorated with traditional Moroccan tiles. Marrakech has been a favorite place for many European designers, artists, musicians, and adventurers since the early 1900s. It is an important center for African trade and contains all the colors of Africa. Once a city that influenced Islamic art and philosophy, it still preserves medieval traditions in its medinas. We will also visit Yves Saint Laurent’s secret garden, Jardin Majorelle, renowned for its beautiful plants. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Route: Casablanca-Marrakech 250 km (3 hours 30 minutes)
Recommendations for food and drink: You may try Tanjia (lamb stew) or Tanjia (tangia kebab).
Shopping suggestions: You can buy Moroccan spices, herbal products, and straw bags.

After breakfast at the hotel, we visit the Aït Benhaddou, which has been used as a filming location for the recent TV phenomenon Game of Thrones. Then, we continue our journey to Zagora. On the way, we will make a short stop in Tamegroute, famous for its ceramics. Pottery making in Tamegroute is an age-old craft passed down through families, originating from Fes traditions and producing green enamel. Upon arrival in Zagora, we begin our camel ride in the Tinfou sand dunes. After the tour, transfer to our hotel and enjoy free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Route: Marrakech - Aït Benhaddou 180 km (3 hours 30 minutes), Aït Benhaddou - Zagora 185 km (3 hours 30 minutes)

Food and drink suggestions for the day: You may try Lamb Stew and Moroccan Salad.

Shopping suggestions: You can purchase Moroccan ceramics and pottery items.

After breakfast at the hotel, we head towards Ouarzazate. Known for hosting many Hollywood films and having welcomed stars like Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, and Martin Scorsese, we will visit the Hollywood film studios where many movies including The Message, The Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander, and Babel were shot. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel in Marrakech and enjoy free time. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Route: Zagora - Ouarzazate 160 km (3 hours)

Food and drink suggestions for the day: You may try grilled skewers or stew.

Shopping suggestions: You can buy valuable fossils, rose water, rose-scented cosmetics, and traditional Berber kilims.

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Essaouira. In this region, known for its dense Argan trees, we first visit an Argan Oil Cooperative to learn about Argan Oil. Then, we arrive at Essaouira, a city located on the Atlantic coast, reminiscent of old Bodrum. Declared a "World Heritage Site" by UNESCO, it is a fishing port with a vibrant seaside town full of art and culture, having served as the setting for numerous productions such as Orson Welles' Othello and the popular series Game of Thrones. The city’s fortress, fishing harbor, and the medina built in the style of ancient Roman towns are among the sights. You can explore the maze-like narrow streets, enjoy shopping, and experience this lively city. After visiting, we transfer to Casablanca. Known for the World War II negotiations and espionage activities, Casablanca is also famous thanks to the classic film "Casablanca." Today, it is one of the largest ports in Africa and a major industrial city. We will see Mohamed V Square, the Hassan II Mosque, and the lively Corniche. After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Casablanca. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Route:: Marrakech – Essaouira 175 km (3 hours). Essaouira – Casablanca 380 km (4 hours 30 minutes).

Food and drink suggestions for the day: You can try fresh seafood and fish.

Shopping suggestions: You can buy world-famous Moroccan Argan oil and argan-based cosmetics.

We begin the day with breakfast at the hotel. After checking out, we head to Casablanca Airport at the time specified by our guide. After luggage, ticket, and check-in procedures, our flight to Istanbul begins. After a comfortable flight, we arrive at Sabiha Gökçen Airport and conclude our tour.